John Patitucci, Mike Pope, Lincoln Goines, Leo Traversa, Lynn Seaton, Tom Warrington, Jeff Bradetich, Rufus Filpot, Joe Fitzgerald, Hilliard "Hill" Greene, Dave Clark, Bruce Gertz, Greg Mooter, Bruno Raberg, Paul Del Nero, Tom Appleman, Tony Coniff, Irio OFarrill, Anthony Vitti, Danny Morris, Ralph Ortiz, Geoff Smith, Fred Stone, and Joe Sanitere.
Influences
Music Institutions I have attended:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2008-Present)
- Completing Masters in Jazz Composition
Berklee College Of Music (2005-2007)
- graduated Magna Cum Laude with BM in Jazz Performance
City College of NYC (2003)
The University Of North Texas (2002)
The Bass Collective (2002, completed 10-Week Certificate)
The Bass Collective (2001, 5-Day Intensive)
Sounds Like
Acts I have performed and recorded with (450 shows over the past 10 years):
The Ra Quintet, Homespun Vector, The Regi Hendrix Band, JK & The Servomatics, The Elbow Room, The Kode, The Boston Jazz Quartet, The Daniel Bennett Group, Phil Ayoub, Colin Stack, Dave McGrath, The Half-Ton Horns, MC Scribe, Cerulean City, The Kinde Trio, Fried Grease, Sector 7G, Birth Of Mud, Paper Street, The Melting Minds, Small Group, Murder Death Kill (MDK), Serotonin, aswell as a the musicals "Your A Good Man Charlie Brown", and "Damn Yankees".
Studios I have recorded in:
Bear Trax, Boston Recording Studio, The Garage Door, Song Field Studio, Shred Factory, The Land Studios, Symphony Studios, Berklee Studios, A1 Productions.
Colin Stack and Novelty Act Live at Ruttmans
Appearing on "Roots, Rock, Live" with Phil Ayoub, Performing White Feather
Since leaving Upstate NY in 2001 John has lived in Denton TX (University of North Texas), New York City, Boston (Berklee COM), and now currently resides in Las Vegas (UNLV). As one of the co-founders of Cerulean City he performed in 3-National Tours, across 25 states, from late 2002 to mid 2004. After a short stint back in Rochester he moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music, 2007 graduate (Magna Cum Laude). Moved to Las Vegas in August of 2008 to pursue Master in Music (Jazz Comp) at UNLV.
Has also been fortunate enough to share the stage with Guitar Legend Greg Howe and Guitarist / Producer Tim Bradshaw (David Grey). Available for freelance session work, pit work and private instruction on both electric / acoustic bass & electric guitar. Extensive experience writing, arranging, and transcribing for the above mentioned groups, aswell as other North Eastern musicians/artists.
Since arriving at UNLV John has performed in many Big Band, Orchestra, and Combo concerts across the campus and the city of Las Vegas, has been teaching private bass lessons at the college, and recently performed an extended run at the world renowned Adelaide Fringe Festival in Southern Australia.
What's up Servo? I was just thinking about that time when Braydon, you and I went hiking outside of Beantown. Remember when that lady asked if we were leaving so she could get the parking place and in total surprise you snapped back at her. hahaha. Good times. Hope you're doing good.
Hey man. Wish I could be on the 12/18 hit. Let me know if you want to hang in Boston on the 12/19 weekend. Maybe a little stir fry at the house? call me.
THANK YOU!!!!! I'm so relieved thats over...I just need to get my certification in the mail but i'm going to send resumes out ASAP! heheeehe I cant stop smiling!
Yup you hear right. I'm saving up right now to continue the adventure west. Hopefully I can get The House Experiment out there. We'll see though. I can't wait the finished album man! Be sure to send me a copy!
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