Will Bennett Band + Band in Ann Arbor, MI

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am a pianist/composer who wants to put together a band with the best professional musicians, get a professional booking agent, book clubs, special events, festivals. Reviewers compared me in my previous band to Dr. John, Billy Joel and Ben Folds. Currently I am working on putting together a combo that plays everything from gypsy jazz and saloon piano to contemporary jazz plus my original compositions. Also working on a CD of original material. Would also like to record and place music in movies, TV, etc.

Screen name:

willbennettpiano

Member since:

Apr 04 2009

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

10

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Age:

31 years

Influences

In Jazz - Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, George Gershwin, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Brubeck.
In rock/pop - Beatles, Doors, Bob Dylan, The Who, Beach Boys, Billy Joel, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, various classic rock keyboardists.
In movie music - John Williams, Randy Newman
In Classical - Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Mendellsohn, Liszt

Members Of Band

Looking for drums, bass, possibly vocals, and other instruments, possibly multi-instrumentalists who can improvise and play by ear and read music. We will be inventing new music in addition to playing existing music.

EQUIPMENT

Keys, bass, mics, amps, PA system, etc.

MUSIC