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ABOUT

Exceptional pocket grooves. Eclectic tastes. Lots of experience with a keen interest in roots and world music. Many influences and genres from dixieland to bop to modern jazz to blues to reggae to alternative, etc. Willing to rehearse once per week - looking for a steady gig.

Screen name:
bill499225
Member since:
Oct 25 2012
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Antonio Sanchez, Brad Mehldau, Rez Abbassi, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Vijay Iyer, John Scofield, Ry Cooder, Medeski Martin & Wood, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith, Joni Mitchell, Cream, Weather Report, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, Chick Corea, Neil Young, Robert Randolph, Black Keys, Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, Tom Waits, Fela Kuti.

Drummers: Jeff Ballard, Dave King, Dan Weiss, Ginger Baker, Eric Harland, Billy Martin, Antonio Sanchez, George Recile, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Manu Katche, Brian Blade, Joe Morello, Steve Jordan, Jojo Mayer, Kendrick Scott.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

3 drum kits (2x Gretsch 4-piece 20 and 18 bass, Ludwig 5 piece), Korg Wavedrum, Nord Drum 2 synth, many pedals and effects.

MUSIC