JRJ + Musician in Minneapolis, MN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm not flashy or ostentatious, but have good rhythm and play with emotion.
"You're really good on ballads" -Christine Rosholt

Currently playing with
FINESTRA -Jazz combo featuring Wally Worhal on trumpet and select female jazz singers in and around the Alexandria area
THE KGB BAND -blues and rock classics centered in south minneapolis
JOYFUL NOISE -praise and worship band

Screen name:

JRJ

Member since:

Mar 02 2007

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

I learned by studying Bud Powell, Eddie Higgins, Horace Silver, Tom Coster, Lorber, Christian Heaford

I aspire to play like Tom Shuman, Neal Evans, Bob James, Ethan Iverson,

Hiromi is the most fantastic and sensational artist of them all. Bar none.

Instrument experience:

Piano:

Advanced

Keyboard:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Roland RG-300
Yamaha P200
Alesis QS6
Sohmer T4 Studio
Eon G4's PA

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events