SEEKING
Band to Join, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Other Percussion, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist.ABOUT
Seeking female musicians for Jazz/Fusion Group... If you enjoy the sounds of Russ Freeman, and The Rippingtons, you'll dig this new band. Looking for: Reeds(1), Electric Keys(2), Elect. Guitars w/Accoustic(2), Electric Bass (1), Percussion w/Drummer background(1). Must have own instruments. Classical/Jazz background a must. Site reading/charting sheet music is a plus. I'm hoping to re-establish my Casino connections. Been out of the game, for a while... Looking to play, again. Men are encouraged to apply also. Email detroitfirefighter(dot)com.
Detroit Metropolitan Orchestra 1986-89: Principal Percussionist
Has performed with Donald Walden, Marcus Belgrave, Raycee Biggs, The Brazeal Denard Chorale, Ernie Rogers, Joe Williams Quartet
Studied under James Gibson (1st Tenor, Composer/Arranger for The Falcons)... Studied under Donald Walden, Raycee Bigs, and Marcus Belgrave at The Center of Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit Institute Of The Arts (National Tour), 1990-91: Drummer/Sound EFX
Lettie Alston and Friends (Electric Symphony), 1998-Current: Drummer/Percussionist
TFS Sound Studios, Detroit, Michigan (1988-Current): Session Drummer/Percussion, Piano
- Screen name:
- detroitfire
- Member since:
- Dec 18 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Influences are: James Gibson, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea Electric Band, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Ronny Laws, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, Ramsey Lewis, Bob James, Billy Joe Walker Jr., George Benson, Al Jarreau, Spyro-Gyra, Joe Sample, Michael Franks, James Taylor, Earl Klugh, Mike Stern, Luther Vandross, Brian Culbertson, Sada, Motown, Prince (1st 3 albums) etc...
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Fredrick owns the following: 1 Roland TD-6SXT(electronic drums, pictured): V-Tour Series. Yamaha Stage Custom 8pc.(Cranberry Red w/many Sabian Cymbals, mics and hardware, pictured).
