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Guitarist looking for big band and/or jazz ensemble within 50 km radius of greater Toronto area to play arrangements of standards, swing and popular music
Reads guitar charts, improvises over changes, 'comping in 4 piece rhythm sections
Currently playing and practicing in an 18 piece community big band once a week and some casual playing in rock ensembles with friends for fun but primarily looking for opportunities for more playing in other jazz bands that rehearse regularly
Schedule is flexible - contact me anytime
Will consider subbing to get my foot in the door with your group
- Screen name:
- warren136214
- Member since:
- Feb 21 2024
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 12
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Standards, bebop, cool jazz, swing, R&B, arrangements of 50's, 60's and 70's popular music and film, really anything good that's fun to play
Guitarists: Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Brian Setzer, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessel, blues and classic rock
Upcoming gigs: March senior homes, Easter legion hall, Canada Day in Milton
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Semi-acoustic, solid body, bass guitar, amps, effects and alt. perc.
CALENDAR
Past Events
18 piece w/ female and male vox playing big band arrangements of popular and contemporary hits and film music
18 piece w/ female and male vox performing hits from american songbook
!8 piece with female and male vox performing songs from american songbook
