hartgroves

I'm a double & electric bassist for jazz / interesting-other music (folk, blues, country, avant-garde, theatre-involved, w.h.y.) in Hertfordshire (I'm in St. Albans).
I play in a piano trio, a drummer-less small jazz band, an occasional covers band, and the St Albans Jazz Ensemble big-band (STAJE).
I also enjoy good folk, country, pop, and original projects.
I'm a better reader than busker, but most comfortable with Real Book style charts (initially).
My aim is to enjoy playing locally with like-minded souls, and build a reputation as a reliable resource.
I've family including a 15-year old, am not interested in doing one-nighters in Swindon and Derby any more. My aim is to enjoy playing locally with like-minded souls, gain a reputation as a reliable resource, and build on that. I have good gear, and transport.

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Birthday
Dec 12, 1953 (Age: 72)
Location
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK
Gender
Male
Current Setup
John Bedingfield 5-string double bass, Steinberger CR5 EUB, EA Doubler, Barefaced Big Baby 2 and 1x10. 5-string bass guitar to come - when the right one crops up on eBay probably.
Favorite Genres
Jazz, classical
Gigs and Ensembles
BHW (Boardman, Hartgroves, & Williams), Treble Clef, St Albans Jazz Quartet, St Albans Jazz Ensemble, STAJE Big Band, St Albans Symphony Orchestra
Previously Owned Gear
Martin Petersen's fabulous Sei basses, SWR kit, Gehz-Benz & Phil Jones amps, too much stuff too list...
Influences and Teachers
Christian McBride, Jaco, Ray Brown, Dave Holland, Mark King, Stanley, & a thousand others.
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