SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
I have a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance from UNCG 1987 and have been playing professionally for over 35 years. I've played countless pit orchestra shows, wedding and church services. I was the founding member and toured with several different Beach Music Bands and have recorded several CD's and singles.
I am the Trumpet Instructor at Music and Arts in Greensboro teaching 14 students ranging in age from beginner to as old as 65.
I'm a skilled lead and section player with a consistent range to high concert E. I also have a good baritone/tenor and harmonize well as a backup vocalist.
.RussGaffneyTrumpet
- Screen name:
- TrumpetGuy27407
- Member since:
- Jan 28 2020
- Active over 1 month ago
- 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:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My influences include Maynard Ferguson, Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Chet Baker and others.
Instrument experience:
- Trumpet:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Bb 1954 Mt. Vernon Bach Stradivarius
Jupiter Flugelhorn
Getzen 4 valve Bb/A Piccolo
MUSIC
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Let's Go Round Again
Let's Go Round Again Year: 1990 Album: The Dynamic Breakers Genre: Pop
Originally recorded by the AWB and recorded here by The Dynamic Breakers Beach Music Band.
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You Can't Fall Up
You Can't Fall Up Year: 1996 Album: The Connection Band Genre: R&B
Originally recorded by Tower of Power. This recording of The Connection Band features Trumpet solo by Russ Gaffney
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Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye Year: 1996 Album: The Connection Band Genre: R&B
Cover recording featuring The Connection Band with Flugelhorn solo by Russ Gaffney
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More Today than Yesterday
More Today than Yesterday Year: 1996 Album: The Connection Band Genre: R&B
Originally recorded by The Spiral Staircase and released here by The Connection Band
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You Keep Telling Me Yes
You Keep Telling Me Yes Year: 2010 Album: Just Here for the Weekend Genre: Other
Originally recorded by Cannonball and released here by Larry Moore and the Shag Doctorz
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634-5789 (Video)
634-5789 (Video)L-eqlf_9u1s
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More Today than Yesterday (Video)
More Today than Yesterday (Video)NTnySAn8VK8
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Beginnings - Chicago (Video)
Beginnings - Chicago (Video)NTnySAn8VK8