ABOUT
I picked up the horn in the late 1970's and have played off and on since then. Have been semi-pro for the past 10 years and currently play in a couple of occasional bands including a six piece R&B group and a 20 piece big band. Tenor and Alto are my main horns but I also play Baritone, Soprano as well as a Yamaha WX5 (wind synth). I'm a competent reader and soloist available for sub work, solo gigs or studio work. Not interested in playing for free.
- Screen name:
- alvansaxman
- Member since:
- Jul 31 2014
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Josh Redmond, Tom Scott, Mike Murley, David Sanborn, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Tower of Power, Maceo Parker, James Brown, Buddy Rich, Dr John, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Warren Hill, UB40, Spyro Gyra, Amy Winehouse, Billy Preston, Gregory Porter
EQUIPMENT
Selmer SA80 Alto sax
Jupiter Tenor sax
Amati Baritone sax
Generic Soprano sax
Yamaha WX5 wind synth with a VL70-m processor
