First Name

Jeff

AIM/Yahoo/MSN

jhfish22@earthlink.net

College/University:

University of Missouri, Kansas City (Conservatory of Music)

I am here for:

Gigs, Job Inquiries, Educational Purposes, Meet Players, Networking

Whom I want to meet:

People who need an excellent drummer or percussionist who reads, picks up by ear easily and has played with many top artists including Chaka Khan, Jeff Clayton and many others. I also have bands avail. for parties, concerts, weddings, clubs. I also teach privately, beg.-advanced. Easy to get along with and very professional.

Employment Status

Job-Seeker

Occupation:

Musician/Drum Teacher/Drum Tuner/Arranger/Session Player/Avialable for gigs/videos/dance classes,etc.

About Me:

I'm a full time musician with years of experience playing with many jazz artists and bands of all styles. From Jazz duos to orchestras. I read and pick up by ear easily and avail. for last minute subs. I also teach, arrange, tune drums, mix and produce. I'm a hard worker with an eye for detail. I play with taste and dynamics and energy. From pp to ff; I play for the song and the artist.

Musical Background & Experience:

I've played and or recorded with many top artists in all styles of music. From K.C. Mo. to Canada, to Hawaii to Los Angeles. I play with my heart and soul. My Space is www.myspace.com/bluefishnow. Contact me when you want a pro who will make you sound great. Reasonable fees.

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/bluefishnow

Website:

http://facebook

Website:

http://twitter

Why I love jazz:

It's my life, love, it's me. It makes life a better place. Words do not suffice to explain what Duke, Miles, Coltrance and all the greats do to you.

Music:

Anything that touches my heart and soul. From Jobim to Coltrane to Getz to Krall to Benson to Nat King Cole. Endless. Brian Auger to Chick Corea to Hancock to Bill Evans.

Top 5 Desert Island Discs:

Constantly changing.
Stevie Wonder-Talking Book
Chick Corea-Light as A Feather
Return to Forever-Where Have I Known You Before
Herbie Hancock-Chamelon
Dee Dee Bridgewater-all; Cassandra Wilson-all;

Books:

Just read Hampton Hawes bio, very good as well as a book by Dukes lyricist.

Television:

I don't watch t.v. for the most part.

Movies:

Austraila, Cadilliac Records, The Natural, Madison County