SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Vocalist - Alto, Upright bass.ABOUT
I've been playing trumpet for many years. Originally from Illinois, I performed in various jazz groups, R&B groups, and orchestral ensembles.
I performed aboard cruiseships in showbands for 8 years. . . which included involvement in broadway style shows, jazz sets, and auxiliary blues shows. I'm currently residing in Spokane, WA, and looking forward to performing around here!
- Screen name:
- JeffroBuddy
- Member since:
- Dec 16 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- 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
Various trumpet personalities through the years including Maynard Ferguson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Lee Morgan, Kenny Dorham, Nicholas Payton, Wayne Bergeron, Winton Marsalis. Various bands including Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Brecker Brothers, Tower of Power, Bob Mintzer, Beatles, Jerry Garcia, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton and many others.
Instrument experience:
- Trumpet:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha 8335LA Bb Trumpet; Bach L Bore Bb trumpet w/ 25 bell/modified leadpipe; Cuesnon Flugelhorn; Aux. Percussion: Shakers, hand drums, cow bells, djembe
