carljasper

SEEKING

Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

I am mostly a progressive rock bass player, although I have been in various bands over the last 40 years which include R&B, rock, new wave, country, pop, rock etc. The last few years I've spent recreating music from an original progressive rock band - which I just got the artwork back for the vinyl.. I sing although I don't consider myself a lead singer. I can play keyboards with one finger (smile) and midi correction. Most of the tunes below are from over the last 40 years or so etc - and "Entice Me" which was an early R&B band I was in about 35 years ago

Added a tune I wrote and played for a friend's wedding "Getting Married" that was recorded on my 8trk cassette around 1993. I was poor at the time and since music is priceless (big smile), well, it's what he got. (smile)

I am looking for either like minded musicians or a band that at least plans on playing out now and then or even every weekend. I haven't been playing top 40 or anything else at the moment. Just recording and writing mostly.

Thanks for listening!

Screen name:: carljasper
Member since:: Mar 13 2023; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week

Influences

Gentle Giant, Spocks Beard, PFM, Kaipa, Yes, Genesis, etc.
Black Sabbath, Uriah Heap, Led Zep, Beatles, etc.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Lead Guitar:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate
Vocalist:: Intermediate
Drums:: Beginner
Piano:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

guitars, bass, keys, e-drums

MUSIC

Rock N Roll DJ - by Jan King

Rock N Roll DJ - by Jan King
A Little Bit of Heaven - by Jan King

A Little Bit of Heaven - by Jan King Genre: Rock
This is from a session I did about 30 years ago. I, of course played bass. Had a blast doing this and Jan King is an excellent musician.
Night Blinded by Jan King

Night Blinded by Jan King Genre: Rock
This is a tune from a session I did about 30 years ago. Just played bass. I
The only way to go is up - by Jeff Deyoung, this was an R&B band I was in - "the Gary Efford Band"

The only way to go is up - by Jeff Deyoung, this was an R&B band I was in - "the Gary Efford Band" Genre: Rock
Written by the drummer of an R&B I was in - "The Gary Efford Band" - "Entice Me" was also a GEB tune.
kickstart-remix1 - Chuck Mills and I recorded this in my bedroom studio about 30 years ago!

kickstart-remix1 - Chuck Mills and I recorded this in my bedroom studio about 30 years ago! Genre: R&B
Chuck Mills and I recorded this in my bedroom studio about 30 years ago! I played all instruments, he sang lead and I contributed background vocals. I recently remixed this after I found an old 8trk tape
gettn_married

gettn_married Genre: Rock
A really good friend was getting married and I was poor, so I called a friend to sing a duet with me. He and his wife loved the tune and that was all that mattered.
Mint 16

Mint 16 Genre: Progressive
I wrote this while everyone in my office had gone to the club "The Mint" - my boss setup a recording room for me to use after hours! Cool boss!
Painting

Painting Genre: Progressive
Yup, another tune that shows what I like writing and playing.
As the day ends

As the day ends Genre: Progressive
Just an instrumental that I loved recording! Story music.
Entice Me - From the Gary Efford Band. about 35-40 years ago

Entice Me - From the Gary Efford Band. about 35-40 years ago Genre: R&B
From the Gary Efford Band. I was playing bass and recording for all shows and studio work. Almost 35-40 years ago for quite a few tunes.
Find My Faith - A friend sang the lead vocals on this one. I played all the other instruments.

Find My Faith - A friend sang the lead vocals on this one. I played all the other instruments. Genre: Christian Contemporary
A friend sang the lead vocals on this one. I played all the other instruments. Had a great time working on this.
Scraps - An old tune from my band "Hologram" about 35 years ago!

Scraps - An old tune from my band "Hologram" about 35 years ago! Genre: Rock
An old tune from my band "Hologram" about 35 years ago!
Boy In Your Life

Boy In Your Life
8trk Tascam 688 Midistudio. Didn't remember recording this! I believe Jeff DeYoung and Rob Nunn are doing background vocals. The tape is over 30-35 years old. There were only vocals and guitars on it. I synced the keyboards/bass and drums and fixed some bad notes etc. Was going to make a better version but hey, it's an 80's tune! Just leave it alone is sometimes the best policy (smile)
I'm a Zombie (Video)
I'm a Zombie (Video)rjOBKhn7H00