frank14827

SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Upright bass.

ABOUT

I am a composer, drummer, guitarist, bassist with 50 years experience, have a bachelor of music degree, and would like to play & record with like minded musicians. My preference is jazz / fusion / funk, Brazilian, Afro Cuban, Prog Rock ..... I have 40 years teaching experience and am available for lessons on any of my chosen instruments on any styles including AMBE classical guitar . . also theory or composition. Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry.

Screen name:: frank14827
Member since:: Jul 17 2015; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week
Most available:: Days

Influences

Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Afro Cuban, Brazilian, Classical, Rock, Pop, World - Weather Report,.. Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, , Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock,, Jean Luc Ponty, Billy Cobham, George Duke, John Scolfield, Snarky Puppy, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pancho Sanchez, Santana, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Cream, Blind Faith, Toto .........

Instrument experience:

Lead Guitar:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Bass Guitar:: Expert
Drums:: Expert
Other Percussion:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Advanced
Vocalist - Tenor:: Advanced
Piano:: Moderate
Vocalist - Alto:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

drum kit, electric guitar, 4 &; 6 string bass, classical guitar, congas, bongos, timbales & hand percussion, keyboard, Shure SM57 mic, small Laney PA,100 watt guitar & bass amps.