NoteWorker
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, Upright bass.

ABOUT

Hi!

My primary instrument is piano/keyboards, and I also have some fairly decent guitar chops (especially acoustic guitar). I thoroughly enjoy performing classic rock as well as Motown, funk and jazz.

I graduated with a jazz performance degree from the University of North Texas, and moved to the Raleigh (Triangle) area in 2010 after 15 years in Manhattan.

Other miscellaneous info:

- All the audio samples posted here were recorded with one pass through -- no overdubs: just two hands and a keyboard

- I am currently in three projects:

* keyboardist for jazz band Jazz Plus (dougkobs . com)

* pianist for jazz vocalist Lauren Meehan and the LJM Ensemble (laurenjmeehan . com)

* fill-in keyboardist for Motown/classic rock band West Street Band (weststreetband . com)

- I play solo jazz (piano) regularly in the Triangle area at upscale venues such as the Washington Duke Inn, Carolina Exotic Car Club and Heritage, Hasentree and Hope Valley Country Clubs. I am also in demand as a sideman with local jazz greats Gregg Gelb, John Simonetti, Rick Wolff, Dan Davis, David Saleeba Albert, David Richards and Andy Paolantonio among many others.

I'm looking for a working rock or jazz band of seasoned, professional musicians to add my rather hefty chops to.

For more information and audio samples, please check out my website at w w w .dougkobs. com.

Screen name:
NoteWorker
Member since:
Sep 16 2010
Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Patitucci, Jaco, Michael Brecker, Tribal Tech, Yellowjackets; Peter Gabriel, The Police/Sting, Yes, Zepplin, Clapton; James Taylor, Darrell Scott, Eric Mongrain/Michael Hedges

Instrument experience:

Keyboard:
Expert
Piano:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Vocalist:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Keyboards: Korg and Yamaha
Electric Guitars: Kiesel (Carvin)
Acoustic Guitars: Taylor, Larrivée and Kronbauer
Basses: RBass 5-String
Amp/Effects: Line 6
PA Systems: Yamaha and Bose Tower

MUSIC