Never born, came out from under a rock some years back.

Instrument(s):

Bass - I was a Cello major in college... decided that there were no minor league gigs for cello that I would like (I sucked), so took a leave of absence, moved to Europe for a couple years and started playing bass. Came back to the States to finish my degree, however, I never stopped playing bass.

Education:

Crane School of Music, Mozart Konservatory (Augsburg, Germany), the road.

Influences:

Anthony Jackson, Lyn Christie, Robert Knight

Funk Filharmonik History:

Member since 1997

How'd you get that gig:

Worked in other bands with the drummer and we heard music the same way. Ended up being the sub for the band. Rich Ebler (Original bassisit) moved to Texas and I was offered the gig.

Most memorable funk gig:

Tramps closing night, New York City.

Gear/Endorsements:

Hartke, Samson and Zoom

If I could play a different instrument in the band it would be:

I don't really want to play an instrument with my face like a trombone. I'd take the guitar slot.

Discography/Other Gigs/Who'd I ever play with:

Mario Cruz, The Cruz Brothers, Kix, Sidestep, Prophet (Return to Forever Review), Tough Fred, Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Buffet, Steven Stills, Gladys Knight, etc...

Equipment:

    * ’74 Jazz basses, Fodera NYC 5

    * Hartke LH 1000 Amplifiers

    * Hartke Hydrive Cabinets

    * Samson Airline Synth Wireless

    * DR Strings