SEEKING
Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist, 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.ABOUT
Currently studying at Trinity College of Music in Greenwich, I play both double and electric bass in a wide variety of styles. I specialise in improvised music such as jazz, folk, funk and even hip-hop, but have been involved in several different styles of music ranging from pop and rock to electronic music.
- Screen name:
- benhayes
- Member since:
- Apr 01 2012
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 13
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My jazz bass influences include Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Christian McBride, Ray Brown, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Jaco Pastorius, Dave Holland, Marcus Miller, Milt Hinton and Slam Stewart.
Other influences, not limited to bassists, on my playing include Derrick Hodge, Avishai Cohen, Victor Wooten, J Dilla, Four Tet, Burial, Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Little Dragon, The Old Dance School, Uiscedwr and the Urban Folk Quartet.
EQUIPMENT
Italian Double Bass with D'addario Zyex strings (rich, versatile tone) and K&K BassMax pickup
Musicman Sterling Ray 34 Bass Guitar
Gallien-Krueger MB150 Combo Amplifier
