Jacob Kaye + Musician in Montreal, QC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Visit: http://www.JacobKaye.com

Jacob Kaye (professional name) Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Musician: Drummer & Teacher has performed professionally for over 35 years on national & international levels. With performances on stage, screen & television & experience in ALL musical styles. He is currently performing & teaching in Toronto, N.Y. & primarily in the Montreal area.

Jacob spent 10 years in U.S. Marine Corps music program as a Musician: drummer, instructor & arranger he performed shows with Big Band, Small Group Jazz, Top 40 "Show Band", Funk, & Latin styles. Section Leader for Marching Percussion, Principal Percussionist for Concert Band & featured drum set artist.

Some performances while enlisted include: Asia, Europe, Canada, U.S. (East & West Coasts). Musician movie-extra Disney Movie Studios, various Music Clinics, Several T.V. appearances & a National TV broadcast supporting the Olympics, L.A. Pops Orchestra, Music Festivals, Jazz Festivals (opening for B.B. King), non command performances for U K royalty, U.S. Presidents, & various dignitaries.

Jacob has performed with diverse musical styles:
* Music Clinics, Club work, Jazz & Music Festivals
* Boise Lowery (Clifford Brown's 1st music teacher)
* Sidemen from Woody Herman, "Philly" Jo Jones, Herbie Hancock, Gary Burton, Hubert Laws, Buddy Rich bands
* Lee Greenwood (Top 40 Country Artist)
* Johnny Neel (formally with Allman Brothers Band, 5 songs on 4 Walt Disney Records CD releases)
* Piamenta Band (NY) World Style
* Delaware Symphony Orchestra (Delaware)
* Zemer Band (Toronto) World Style
* Hal Schiff (leader of American Youth Jazz Band)
* Percussionist with Delaware Symphony Orchestra (Delaware)
* Performed with Johnny Neel (Grammy Nominated Keyboard Player, formerly with the Allman Bros. Band, etc.)
* Work with Hal Schiff (leader of American Youth Jazz Band)
* Several "Good Morning America" T V spots (with USMC band)
* Music Clinics (with USMC band)
* National T V broadcast supporting 1984 Olympics (with USMC band)
* Tampa Jazz Festival - opening for B.B. King (with USMC band)
* Non-Command performances for U K royalty, U.S. Presidents, & dignitaries (with USMC band)
etc.

Screen name:

Jacob Kaye

Member since:

Dec 17 2005

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

CONTACT: www.JacobKaye.com

CURRENTLY SEEKING: Keyboardist, Electric Bass & Guitarist

Keeping the group small .. Looking to start with an organized Jam - "fake book" style.
Moving toward a style for performances with an emphasis on "musical taste". (weddings, private party, corporate events, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, receptions, cocktail party)

* Can you sight read music (lead-sheets)?
* Can you improvise from said - "lead-sheets"?
* Are you comfortable with the typical: Jazz, Funk, Latin, World styles?

If you are interested, check my info & contact me, please (www.JacobKaye.com).

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Ludwig 5 piece drum set, double pedal, X hat, Zildjian cymbals, and a Gretch 4 piece Drum Set

MUSIC