Paul Gerni
CONTACT

SEEKING

Drums, Saxophone, Piano, Upright bass.

ABOUT

Looking for an upright bassist and quality drummer to go with my pianist and me, for several small touring appearances and festivals for June of 2019, in Indiana.

If you would like to join me in other states, let me know what gigs or festivals you have in mind, and the dates, we can see if they fit.

I sing about 470 songs, mostly standards, and I carry three charts of each of 60 songs with me on the road.

Experience in the Kansas City jazz clubs, plus several other venues in Chicago, Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, and Stockholm.

Screen name:
paul1283440
Member since:
May 18 2018
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years together:
1
Gigs played:
Over 100
Age:
76 years

Influences

Singers:
Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Michael Buble, etc.

Composers:
Cole Porter, Kalmar and Ruby, Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Heusen, Jimmy McHugh, etc.

Members Of Band

Me - Baritone vocalist
Piano - Dr. Michael Pagan
Bass
Drum
Sometimes alto sax - Dr. Ian Corbett

Let us know where you are currently playing most in case we have a chance to pop in and see you work, and visit with you. Thanks.

EQUIPMENT

You bring your own drum kit and bass and amp.
The venues will provide the P.A. system, plus hotel and per diem.

Also looking for several other supporting gigs in the areas.