ABOUT
I'm an experienced mature keyboard player. I grew up playing classical music and got into jazz in my teens. In my early 20s I really got into jazz funk/fusion (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett etc) and at this time worked as a professional musician for several years playing mainly this type of music.
Although I’ve listed myself as playing ‘Just for fun’ I do take playing music very seriously.
Now I’m retired I’m always looking for other good musicians with whom to collaborate. This is mainly with a view to enjoying playing together but I do get a lot out of performing and I’m always keen to get a few regular gigs. Although it’s nice to be paid, it’s not my main object. Playing in a nice venue to an appreciative audience is much more important to me.
These days I like to play jazz standards, Latin flavoured tunes, jazz funk/fusion (typically repertoire form the 70’s). I like playing classical music but this is strictly for my own consumption!
If you feel you are like minded, please get in touch for a chat and maybe a get together. Also, if you are in a band that could use a keyboard player with my sort of background, I’d love to hear from you.
- Screen name:
- john27
- Member since:
- Apr 26 2016
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Just for Fun
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Expert
- Piano:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Casio Privia PX560 stage piano
Roland Juno DS61 synthesiser
Behringer amp, mixer & speakers