Andy Ruszel
CONTACT

SEEKING

Lead Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano.

ABOUT

Looking for like minded piano player, or possibly guitar, alto sax or violin, into Ed Bickert/Billy Mays, Jim Hall/Bill Evans, Nat Cole, Tony Bennett/Ralph Sharon, Frank Sinatra/Bill Miller...to play Cool, laid back Jazz for wine bars, restaurants, art shows and festivals...I have great comping skills and vocals...medium swing, standards, Bossa, Latin, Beatles, originals

Screen name:
Andy Ruszel
Member since:
Jul 19 2022
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
55
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Days

Influences

Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Paul Desmond, Ed Bickert, Kenny Burrell. Johnny Smith, Joao Gilberto, Julie London, Dinah Washington, Chet Baker, Beatles 60's singer songwriters, Dylan, McGuinn, Eric Andersen, David Blue and Hank Williams

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Acoustic Guitar:
Expert
Lead Guitar:
Advanced
Piano:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Eastman AR403 archtop
Telecaster 62 reissue
Larrivee acoustic
Bose s1
Boss Acoustic Singer Pro
Sure 58
Cube 60 and 20

MUSIC