bob1172277
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.

ABOUT

played professionally since 1959 in rock, jazz, show music, pop, west indian, calypso, ragee and big bands with GAC booking agency through the 90's full time and part time after that in the US, Canada, and the Bahamas in clubs, casinos and supper clubs. Currently working solos or with Guitar, Organ and Drums as needed. Performing all genera of jazz, R&B, and standards. Playing mainly for weddings, company and private parties, festivals and special events.
Clubs depending on the audience, primarily blues and jazz.

Screen name:
bob1172277
Member since:
Dec 16 2016
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
60
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

Clarinet: Benny Goodman, Pete Fountain, Artie Shaw.
Sax: Paul Desmond, Roland Kirk, Getz, Sonny Stitt, Mulligan, Bird, Rollins, Coletrane, Menza, Lockjaw, King Curtis and Sanborn. Big Bands Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

Instrument experience:

Saxophone:
Expert
Harmonica:
Expert
Flute:
Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:
Advanced
Clarinet:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

PA System, Alto and Tenor Sax, Bb Clarinet, flute and assorted harmonicas. Can play solo gigs with computerized backup systems.

MUSIC