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Who I am:

I am a professional bassist (electric, piccolo, and upright)

working around the Charlotte, NC area. I also teach lessons in bass and piano,

and I am a freelance recording engineer/producer. Yes, I really can back it

all up with references.Gigs:

I work 2-7 nights a week in a wide variety of musical situations.

In addition to being a freelance bassist-for-hire, I lead several commercial

and original projects. I am aslo a music producer and have produced or co-produced

several albums in the jazz and rock fields. Here's

sample of my recent production/engineering work. You can find bass examples

on the music page. I also play electric and upright bass on many of my recordings.Notable Gigs:

Leah Delaria (Actress/singer/comedienne), The Modernaires (Swing

era vocal group),

(Jazz flautist), The Henry Mancini Tribute Orchestra, as well as performances

with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. I have also done local TV appearances,

and a Christmas special that airs nationwide on PBS every season.Instruction:

I am a private music instructor in both electric and upright

bass and piano, with about 15-25 students a week. I am also the author of,

"Extreme Slap Bass" and "Slap bass: A Beginners Guide".Styles:

The styles I currently play the most are Jazz (big band to bebop

to fusion), Funk/R&B, blues, and the occasional Rock/Top 40 gig. I also

have quite a bit of experience with musicals and large production shows (yes,

I can read charts, and I'm not afraid of click tracks). Over the years, I

have played everything from country to heavy metal and all points in betweenEducation:

A.S. in Electric Bass Performance from Villa Maria College;

studied with former Spyro Gyra bassist Jim Kurzdorfer. B.A. in Music from

SUNY Buffalo. Jazz theory and improv studies with Frank Gerard. Audrey Schillo

Performance Scholarship winner,1990.Influences:

Billy Sheehan, Jaco, Stanley Clarke, Paul Chambers, Charlie

Haden, Jimmy Garrison, Ray Brown, George Porter, Bootsy Collins, James Jamerson,

Louis Johnson, Duck Dunn, Groove Holmes, Foley, Gamalon, Miles, Monk, Coltrane,

Geezer Butler, Percy Jones, Mick Karn, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, and many more.Misc:

I like doing things that are off the beaten path, like: Circuit

Bending, piccolo bass, building effects, prepared instruments, chance music,

fractal music, and hacking guitar synths.

Contact me

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