lorijazzplus + Musician in Cincinnati, OH

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am a trained and professional 57-year-old vocalist whose preference is jazz and blues, and who also sings pop, classical rock, classical, and musical theatre. I'm also a professional actor, and my stage presence is fantastic: authentic, warm, fun, dramatic.

Just moved back to Cincinnati, OH from 13 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, performing in the Livermore and San Francisco areas.

I am looking for a band of skilled musicians - piano, drums, bass - or one keyboard genius. I want to make money at this, so I am ready to put in the time and energy. I like taking classics and doing them both classically, and also making brand new arrangements. I want to play for corporate events and weddings - money in them thar hills. I make my own arrangements by ear; I am not a deep theory student, but I am not a complete newbie either.

Screen name:

lorijazzplus

Member since:

Mar 27 2015

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

I'm influenced by phrasing, musicality, emotional authenticity, and unusual arrangements.
Ella Fitzgerald
Rene Marie
Sarah Vaughan
Al Jarreau
Dave Brubeck
Joni Mitchell
James Taylor
Sting
Billy Strayhorn
Bobby McFerrin
Roberta Flack

EQUIPMENT

Lead sheets
Portable Sound Equipment
Microphones
Mic Stand

MUSIC