Lawrence Israel

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Flute, Other, Mandolin, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass, Cello, Electronic Music, Clarinet.

ABOUT

Loves Jazz, Latin Jazz, Salsa, Flamenco, Reggae, Rock, Funk, Soul, Samba Blues. Likes working with a trap set player, is the primary drummer for 2 current projects. I show up on time, my gear works, my instruments sound amazing. I am playin in the pocket. People are dancing! Thank you for checking out my profile. Is the drummer for 9,999 Band. Has been busy with Kevin Miller giggin' summer 23 around Albuquerque, Madrid and Santa Fe New Mexico. I am the drummer for The Pulse Jazz Trio. We are doing contemporary jazz standards, smooth jazz, blues and funk. Paul Marin guitar and bass has contributed a bunch of orginal compositions that lean into smooth jazz and funk. We have 4 shows at the Sage Hotel lined up for February and March See pix. Is open to more music. I am creating a reputation and career as an amazing percussionist right on time. I was given the gift of the groove, gota go w the flow.. I am called to play the drums.

Screen name:: Lawrence Israel
Member since:: Jun 30 2019; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week

Influences

Miles Davis, Rubin Blades, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Willie Colon, Pete Escovito, Steel Pulse, Ojos De Brujo, Chambalo, CalTjader, Autoro Sandoval, Eddie and Charlie Plamieri, Ray Baretto, Tito Puente, Micky Heart, Buddy Rich, Luisito Quintero, Mongo Santamaria, Santana, Mr. Swing...George Rodriguez, Thievery Corporation, Black Sugar Sextet, Sammy Figueroa, Paul Marin, LOVES LATIN JAZZ, REGGAE, FUNK, ROCK, JAZZ, WORLD MUSIC, SALSA, FLAMENCO, CHILL.

Instrument experience:

Other Percussion:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Quinto, Conga and Tumbadora, Bongos, Djembe, Guiro, Cowbells, Clave Sticks, Shakers, Cajon, Cabasa, Triangle, Dumbek, Ashiko, 16 channel mixer, mics and powered speakers, pc, comfortable practice space in my home is available along with my truck w camper shell for getting out there.
Plays hand drums and percussion, primary instruments are congas and cajon.