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Experienced improvising guitarist (in jazz and blues styles) with a background in rock and English folk music. Can also do some reading, but looking to build more confidence on this through more practice.
Can also play bass to a useable standard (although my bass clef reading also needs work), and alto sax (confident on reading; can also play tenor but do not currently own one!).
I do also dabble occasionally in Trumpet, and sometimes Keys and Flute although never professionally, as there only so many practice hours in a day!
I have a strong love for big band, pianoless combos and all other forms of jazz, as well as a desire to play in more Musical Theatre pits because I love the atmosphere of theatre and the vibe of a (good) professional pit.
- Screen name:
- BenLovattMusic
- Member since:
- Jun 23 2026
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Steely Dan, Dire Straits, John Schofield, Pat Metheny, Joe Satriani, Sting, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, Cory Wong, Sam Greenfield
Many big bands (Mingus Big Band, Roy Hargrove's, Gordon Goodwin's, Bob Curnow's, Aberdeen etc.)
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Saxophone:
- Intermediate
- Upright bass:
- Intermediate
- Trumpet:
- Beginner
- Mandolin:
- Beginner
- Steel guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Laney Audio Hub AH-80 (monitor/amplifer speaker)
Valeton GP-200 Multi-FX
Boss RC-500 Loop Station
Full PA setup suitable for a small/medium sized venue (which I lend from a family member if need be)
Ibanez JEM-JR (modded)
Ibanez AS113
Tanglewood Acoustic (not fully reliable, but does the job)
Ibanez 5-string Bass (unsure the specifics)
Yamaha YAS-280 (good, but not really 'professional standard')
More stuff that I can't think of, off the top of my head.
