Experience

· As a session musician, I have played on dozens of assorted jingles, movie soundtracks, records and demo sessions.

· Staff writer/A&R for Cream Publishing Group in Los Angeles, from 1980 thru 1985.

· Over the years I have played countless casuals encompassing all musical styles and situations including: Tours of the US, Europe, and Japan.

Education.

· Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA Music Ed
· Bass Institute of Technology, Los Angeles, CA

Equipment.

· I double on guitar, vocals, keys and trombone and have all the necessary amps, effects, etc. to cover any venue. I have a complete rehearsal studio in my home including roland digital piano, yamaha drums, and hammond organ

· Basses: Sadowsky 5 string (Primary instrument).. Fender Roscoe Beck 5 String (Sensational H.G .Thor Fretless Epoxy Conversion http://www.woodwiz.com/epoxy/testimonials.html ).. Fender 1960 Precision (fretless w/ Jaco poxy).. Custom all maple Jazz Bass 4 string (for slapping).. 1940's Kay 3/4 upright.. Hohner Acoustic Bass Guitar, Carvin AC 40, Modulus Quantum 5, Pedula Thunderbolt

· Guitars: Fender Telecaster.. Fender Stratocaster.. Alvarez Yairi DY 95.. Cordoba 50 R Classical.. Gibson ES 335.. Guild X-500

· Amplification: Aguilar, BBE, Ampeg, Mark Bass, Fender, Carvin, SWR, JBL, Modest P.A. System, 2 Vans available.

As a sideman, I have played with, auditioned for, or hired by the following artists:

Greg Allman	Bo Diddley	David Sanborn
Jeff Baxter	Dixie Cups	King Solomon
George Benson	Sheila E.	Maureen McGovern
Chuck Berry	Brian Eno	Paper Cymbal
Kenny Blake	Russ Freeman	Johnny Rodriquez
Blue Shoes	Robert Fripp	Little Richard
Delaney Bramlett	Lowell Fulson	Leon Russell
Terry Bozzio	Marvin Gaye	Sandler & Young
Roy Buchannan	Gentle Giant	Skyliners
Hiram Bullock	Stan Getz	Billy Swan
James Burton	Granati Brothers	Ike Turner
Gary Busey	Billy Hart	Gino Vannelli
Thumbs Carlisle	Todd Hart	Bobby Vinton
Chiffons	Donnie Iris	Vogues
Lou Christie	Tommy James	Wah Wah Watson
Corbin & Hanner	Phil Keaggy	Ylation
Pee Wee Crayton	Sue Kent	Richard Zunigar
Warren Curucullo	Richard Kimball	George Blondheim
Eric Leeds	Barry Levenson	Droll
Guitar Shorty	Paris James	Wellingtons
Spooner Oldham	David Werner	Chris Ho
Pat Mastelotto	Chris Michalek	Willie Oteri
Long John Hunter	Sid McInnis	Jason Ricci
Steve Dudas	Michel Columbier	Spencer Day
Stu Hamm	Jay Terrien	Jerry Marotta
Cat McLean	Jon Mulvey	Jay Soto
GiGi Gonaway	Robert Popescu	Martin Diamond

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