ABOUT
Stylistically versatile multi-instrumentalist/vocalist with good ear, and solid improvisation and sight-reading skills (both notation and chord charts). Has transportation. Able to work in the greater NYC metropolitan area, including Hudson Valley, Catskills, Long Island, and northern New Jersey.
- Screen name:
- Phil Grusen
- Member since:
- Dec 14 2019
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Beatles, Chicago, Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire, Doobie Brothers, Elton John, Billy Joel, Michael McDonald, Kenny Logins, etc. Jazz. Classical.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Saxophone:
- Expert
- Keyboard:
- Expert
- Piano:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Clarinet:
- Expert
- Flute:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Beginner
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Keys: Nord Stage 3, Roland FA-07, Roland RD2000, Roland System 1
Winds: Selmer Mark Vi Alto Sax, Yamaha YAS-52 Alto Sax; Selmer USA Pro Tenor Sax, Yamaha YAS-62 Tenor Sax; Kessler Handmade-One Pro Soprano Sax; Buffet R13 Clarinet; Gemeinhardt Flute
