Scotty Prater Trio / Djangobilly + Band in Manhattan, NY

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ABOUT

25 year old band, oriented as Jazz band for last few years. Now re-launching under previous Djangobilly name. Combining original and traditional vocal oriented Jump Blues and Jazz standards.

Screen name:

Scotty Prater

Member since:

Jul 16 2019

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Age:

56 years

Influences

Roy Eldridge, Wynonie Harris, Dizzy Gillespie, Melvin Smith, Charlie Parker, Mac Rebenack Dr John, Miles Davis, Earl King, Kenny Burrell, Lester Young, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Ruben Blades, Django Reinhardt, Charles Mingus, Buena Vista Social Club, Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, Duke Ellington

Members Of Band

Scotty Prater - Voice, Guitar, Band leader
Justin Martinez - Drums
Tom Wacker - Keyboard, Sax
Open position - Bass
Open position - Brass

EQUIPMENT

Guitar - Ibanez Artist series semi-acoustic, Fender Blues Junior III special 165W amp, SM58 & powered monitor.

Drums — vintage Ludwig from the early 80's, Sabian cymbals, cajon, timbales, shakers, cowbells, Tamberine, and Congas.

Keyboards - various

MUSIC