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Upright Bassist Available For Gigs (downtown / civic / van ness)
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Musical Background & Style
- Deep roots in classic jazz (1940s through 60s) with a focus on Bebop, Hard Bop, Cool, & Soul Jazz
- Heavily influenced by Ray Brown, Milt Hinton, Oscar Pettiford, & Ron Carter
- Strong sight-reading abilities with quick adaptation to new charts & arrangements
- Versatile performer comfortable in both intimate settings and larger ensembles
- Solid foundation in walking bass lines, ballads, & complex time signatures
- I swing really hard
Professional Standards
- Arrive minimum 30 minutes prior to performances
- Maintain professional appearance & demeanor
- Complete reliability & punctuality guaranteed
- Clean-living lifestyle (no substance use)
- Social drinker only (occasional glass of whiskey post-performance)
Performance Capabilities
- Small group settings (duos, trios, quartets)
- Large ensemble work (big bands, orchestras)
- Private events and corporate functions
- Recording sessions
- Regular weekly/monthly engagements welcome
I'm available for immediate hire. I currently have several regular weekday gigs and I'm open on the weekends. Please include details about the engagement, including date, time, location, and compensation expectations.