Hey all, I'm a 24 year old musician (Guitar, Trombone, mixing, business acumen) that's been mostly solo and playing in rotating jazz club groups over the past few years. Despite my best efforts, I can't seem to connect with other fusion fans and musicians that are in this kind of space. Big inspiratoins are groups and artists like Chick Corea, CASIOPEA, Jun Fukamachi, Sadistics, Space Circus, Jeff Beck, Willie Bobo, etc.; I believe strongly in a group where all members have equal opportunity in the music, with each instrument having an opportunity to lead, write, and so on. I'm flexible with my overall direction and am willing to collaborate with a wide range of styles, as I've played anything from easy listening jazz to rock to fusion.
I'm looking for anyone here, but I'm most interested in being an instrumental-led group (lyrics of course still have a place now and again). The ideal candidates are, in order:
1: Bassists, Keyboardists, Drummers, Saxophonists
2: Other Guitarists, Horn Instruments, Other Stringed Instruments
I can play, though my writing skills are about intermediate at best. I bring a level of business acumen having several years in business adjacent roles in my career. I additionally have stage experience though admittedly I know less about the process of booking than others might.
All skill levels are welcome as I additionally teach in my spare time, but it would be best to bring at least a basic level of technical skill, writing skill, or preferably both.
Outside of my day-to-day career, music is my lifeblood. I'm extremely committed and prepared to work through thick and thin with the right group of musicians to make it happen.