J. F. Johnson's Ensemtet
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SEEKING

Saxophone.

ABOUT

Ensemtet is currently seeking a saxophonist: tenor or alto. Ensemtet is doing a daring MIDI-backed jazz thing that tries to transcend the limitations of static arrangements and emphasize improv as much as possible--all the while seeking the real flexibility of jazz artists, but yet still using the technical tools of pop players in the studio--(Daring indeed! Yes, it is a balancing act!) Membership can flex down to a few persons with MIDI backing, but we can add live members up to a full quartet or even quintet. Songs include jazz standards, with original arrangements, often heavily reworked to sound a little more avant or contemporary. Also have a fast-growing list of original tunes. Joy of creation is the goal! Age, ethnicity, gender not a barrier. Get in touch !

Screen name:
Orson
Member since:
May 04 2022
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Moderately Committed
Years together:
6
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Age:
100 years

Influences

John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Miles Davis (all his eras), Thelonious Monk, Joe Zawinul, Brad Mehldau-- just to name a few.

Members Of Band

Virtual bass
Virtual drums
Virtual grand piano
Live guitarist
Various other live musicians consisting of available reeds, trap percussion, hand percussion, brass, and piano.

EQUIPMENT

Independent hardware-MIDI modules for each instrument voice. And/or assorted real instruments: guitars, electric bass and electric double-bass. piano, reeds.