Kezzel
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I'm a solo bassit who loves to just get out in front of people and play. I'm part of a few bands, but they have their own sites, I'd like to try and put my solo work out there, and for ya'll who really love music to tell me what you think, and give me some constructive criticism. Rather than trying to be the next Victor Wooten or Jaco Pastorius, I want to see what ya'll think I should work on, so I can be a talented bass by my own name someday (hopefully).
Why this name?
Kezzel is my real name :)
Do you play live?
I love to play live, and usually open for any bands my friends have. I sometimes play at a jazz club in the area, as well. One time, I got a standing ovation for finger-picking (banjo style) a song on the higher strings of my 7-string bass.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Not too much, just allows smaller names to get out into the music world, and I think it's been helping the sales of CDs; I've been buying a LOT of CDs lately.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If I felt I had original pieces with that actually sounded good, then yeah. I don't want to put crap on the shelves.
Band History:
I started playing bass in September of 2002 because a friend needed a bassist for his punk band. Ever since then I've been playing everyday, studying the work of Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, and Flea (of course, haha) and trying to make myself a quick, precise, and funky player.
Your influences?
Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, Flea, Marcus Miller, Ryan Martinie (Mudvayne), Shavo Odadjian, Ray Brown, Les Claypool, Ron Carter.
Favorite spot?
Any room where there's a bass to play.
Equipment used:
I don't really play that type of music, but I'd just make sure to have tone and bass/mid up.
Anything else...?
Hmmmmm, well, I have three basses, and a SWR Workingman's stack (1x15,4x10,4004 head) and I use DR Strings with Bartolini pick-ups.