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, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
I am an accomplished saxophonist, having played for 25 years. I am 50, but don't look it, or feel it....! I have been in New Zealand for the last 20 years, now back home in UK. Have played lots in bands, trios, orchestras, theatre, made radio and TV jingles, have recorded commercially for two UK labels (Kingsway and ICC). Teach the sax a lot, something I really enjoy. I am also pretty OK on the bass and keyboards, and can play the drums too. I am not an out and out jazzer, I guess Spyrogyra-type instrumental stuff is vaguely where I am at.
- Screen name:
- Mark Wiseman
- Member since:
- Mar 19 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
A hard one to answer. Grew up with Lindisfarne, Genesis, Supertramp, Steely Dan, Doobies, Wishbone Ash, James Taylor, John Mayall, Elton John. Went into highly produced soul music in the 80s/90s, Al Jarreau, Luther V, Geoffrey Osborne, Maze. Getting a bit jazzy by then, Cannonball Adderley, Phil Woods, Paul Desmond, John Coltrane, Getz. Now? Bach, Mozart and James Taylor.
Instrument experience:
- Saxophone:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Soprano, alto and tenor saxophones. PA system, 4 track mixer
MUSIC
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Walk on By
Walk on By Genre: Other
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The Way You Look Tonight
The Way You Look Tonight Genre: Jazz
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Offerings Track 4 - alto
Offerings Track 4 - alto Album: Offerings Vol 3 (Andy Green - piano) Genre: Christian Contemporary
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Thank Him - soprano and alto
Thank Him - soprano and alto Genre: Christian Contemporary
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The Look of Love
The Look of Love Genre: Other
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The Nearness of You
The Nearness of You Genre: Jazz
I'm not an out and out jazz player, but have studied it, play it a bit, and use it to practise.
