ABOUT
Classically trained Pianist and Trumpet player. Also passionately pursuing guitar, bass, and drums. Bachelor's degree in Trumpet Performance, Masters degree in Jazz Studies, University of North Texas. Extensive experience in orchestras, big bands, jazz combos, cruise ship bands and cover bands. Solid sight reader. Solid by-ear player.
- Screen name:
- Ransom113
- Member since:
- Sep 26 2018
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Dream Theater, Metallica, Wayne Bergeron, Rafael Mendez, Andres Segovia, Arthur Rubinstein, David Helfgott, Oscar Peterson, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Parker, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News, Jamiroquai, John Williams.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Trumpet:
- Expert
- Keyboard:
- Expert
- Piano:
- Expert
- Drums:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Intermediate
- Lead Guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Bb Trumpet, C Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugelhorn.
Roland VR-09 Combo 61 key synth.
Ibanez SDGear 4-String Bass
Yamaha Classical Guitar
Fender Rumble 100 Bass Amp
