LeslieD

Description:

Screen Name:

LeslieD

Sex:

M

Age:

57

Studio Musician:

No

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:

4-5 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

Started playing 8yrs old in New York City. Started rhythm and blues band at 17. I am mostly self-taught, also attended Wagner College and City College for music study. Majority of experience in NYC, especially jazz, latin and funk. Instruments played include clarinet,bass clarinet,oboe,acoustic bass, [tenor,alto,soprano,baritone saxophones],flute, and keyboards. Currently working with tenor saxophone, flute and vocals in performances, concerts, and recordings. I read, write and improvise. Reach me at 941-623-2982.Visit my other website: http://lesliedacostajr.bandvista.com/

Thank You

Influences:

John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Joe Farrell,Joe Williams, Hubert Laws, Stanley Turrentine, Brook Benton, Charlie Parker,James Spaulding, Wayne Shorter, Harold Kinsey,Joe Henderson, Benny Maupin

Equipment List:

'Borgani'Soprano sax, 'conn m18' Alto sax, 'Selmer La Voix' Tenor sax, 'Gemeinhardt' Flute, Vocals

Audio/Video Downloads

1. St.James Infirmary.mp3
2. Come Just As You Are.mp3