ABOUT
I can play all genres, but prefer Blues,Reggae,Jazz, R&B / Funk, and of course Rock n Roll. I'll always be prepared to play the songs! I am dedicated, organized, play with an orchestral style, and a team player with no agenda - except to make the best music possible in an ensemble setting. Looking to meet up with other serious minded musicians to lay down a certain grove that's pleasing to all participants and have some fun while doing it.
- Screen name:
- Preston Hoffman
- Member since:
- Oct 10 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
JAZZ: Max Roach,Art Blakey,Gene Kruppa,Fred Below,Charlie Parker, Dizzi,Monk,Miles,Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Jack Dejonnete, BLUES: Robert Johnson,Elmore James,Muddy Waters,Little Walter,Professor Longhair, Buddy Guy,Junior Wells, T-Bone Walker,BB King R&B/FUNK: The Funk Bros. Marvin Gaye,Smokey Robinson,T.O.P. Al Green BEYOND:Black Eyed Peas,Ry Cooder,Jim Keltner,Richie Hayward,Lowell George,Jimi Hendrix,Mitch Mitchell, Van Morrison....more
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
2 Gretsch kits: 1970's maple 4 piece BeBop and new 7 piece custom USA. 1 Slingerland 6 piece Nashville Studio Kings 1998; Zildjian Custom K's and A's
Sufficient Transportation
MUSIC
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Live at the C Note, Hull MA January 2010 (Video)
Live at the C Note, Hull MA January 2010 (Video)tEGE8APhUKc
