scene in Philly

[flint]

I'm thinking about a position in Philly area.

What's the jazz scene like there? are there any amateur orchestras?

What about teachers, both jazz and classical, for an adult beginner?

thanks

[jsbarber]

A good place to start for classical teachers might be the Philadelphia Symphony bass section, whose players are listed here:

http://www.philorch.org/styles/poa02...rchroster.html

TBDB Alumnus Ken Smith might be able to give you some insight, he resides in Penslavania; but you'll have to go to his forum to ask him.

http://www.smithbassforums.com/index.php

And you have to use your real name, or at least a real looking name!

[Cory Palmer]

Originally Posted by jsbarber

A good place to start for classical teachers might be the Philadelphia Symphony bass section.

I'm pretty sure there is not a Philadelphia Symphony but there is a Philadelphia Orchestra.

[flint]

thanks

Not trying to hide my name. It's actually in my profile if your interested. It's Flint.

I'll check with Ken and see what he has to say.

I'd probably waste the time of a symphony player, as I'm really an intermediate bassist, at best and harbour no illusion of becoming the next edgar meyer.

[Heifetzbass]

Originally Posted by chortle_nut

thanks

Not trying to hide my name. It's actually in my profile if your that interested. It's Flint.

I'll check with Ken and see what he has to say.

I'd probably waste the time of a symphony player, as I'm really an intermediate bassist, at best and harbour no illusion of becoming the next edgar meyer.

John Harrison, who went to UGA for a brief period, is a former Hal Robinson student and accepting students in the Philly area. He is a hell of a player and a good teacher.

I can put you in touch if you go up there.
Brian

[flint]

Originally Posted by Heifetzbass

John Harrison, who went to UGA for a brief period, is a former Hal Robinson student and accepting students in the Philly area. He is a hell of a player and a good teacher.

I can put you in touch if you go up there.
Brian

Thanks. I really appreciate that. I have my interview on the 10th, and will know more in the next few weeks.

flint

[jsbarber]

It just occurred to me that Rufus Reid used to live near Rutgers university in New Jersey. It would probably take about 1.5 hrs to drive their on a weekend, but lessons with Rufus would be pretty tight... Not sure if he is still there, but it's a thought.

Jim

[TroyK]

I don't know if he teaches, but Jaime Merritt still plays clubs in Philly. It's a good town. I haven't hung out in jazz clubs there since the early 90's, so I'm not the best person to ask, but I'm under the impression that it is still hoppin'.

Plus it is less than an hour to NY by train.

-tk

[flint]

is it really less than an hour to NYC by train? That's great, I was under the impression that it was further.

lessons with Rufus Reid? that would just be too much!

flint