SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.ABOUT
I have been playing bass for 14 years. This has included several function bands, orchestras and most recently the house band on a cruise ship.
Original compositions:
https://soundcloud/mattcrawley_music
Showreel:
https://youtu.be/td7st2kSr00
Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube/c/MattCrawley/videos
I completed a music performance degree from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London, and am soon to start my masters in music. I am competent in all popular styles, including jazz and blues, though I specialise in Soul and Jazz Fusion. Very competent sight reader. I have played for function bands, funk bands and various one-off performances. I also play upright bass.
Have been playing saxophone for 20 years, which has included jazz and classical orchestras, function bands and open air performances. I have written and arranged for horn sections.
I have also played piano and keyboard competently for several, focusing on jazz and funk chords, particularly interested in improvisation. Have played keyboard as part of large bands, accompanying solo singers, or accompanying and leading large choirs.
I have been an MD and arranger for various bands over the years. Am passionate about playing music and meeting new people.
- Screen name:
- Matt-Crawley
- Member since:
- Nov 23 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Prince is my ultimate musical influence.
Soul: Motown and Stax, from start to present. Stevie Wonder, Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles etc, Jill Scott
Disco and Funk: The Brothers Johnson, Chic, Marcus Miller, Anything relating to Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai
Rock: Faith No More, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, (Early) Van Halen, Cream, RATM, Pearl Jam, Yes, The Mars Volta, Metallica, Primus
Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robben Ford, Eric Clapton
Jazz: Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Peavy Grind 5 string Bass.
Custom fretless bass
Stagg EUB (upright bass)
4x10 speaker and Mesaboogie amp head
Various effects pedals
Yamaha alto Saxophone.
