Chad Gridley
Saxophone, Jazz, pop, pro-tools, funky, groove
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Fruit Loops Midi Fruit Loops Midi
This is a drum n bass type of midi loop I notated in Finale and converted to a midi/mp3 What you hear is the first 60 seconds
Impulsive Groove Theory Impulsive Groove Theory
This is an original song. I'm on Keyboards, Bass, Bari sax, and Flute(with effects). My friend Ricky is playing Drums & Percussion and did the mixing. please read the story behind this song, thanks!
Bud Powell Bud Powell
Great Tune written by Chick Corea in memory of piano great Bud Powell. This is my college jazz combo, with me on alto this time.
3 and 1 3 and 1
A big-band classic from the master composer-arranger Thad Jones. Awesome sax soli followed by my bari solo, then killin trumpet and bass solos. This is one of my favorite charts of all time!
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Hey everyone.
I am a freelance woodwind player and teacher, and I mainly focus on bari and alto sax, but I am a proficient doubler on all saxes, clarinets, and flutes.
I also play piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, cello and drums... I've always loved to play as many instruments as I could get my hands on, even if it was just for fun!
I recently spent a year on the road with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, it was a great gig and I met alot of fantastic musicians and got to see the world.
Since getting married and having a child, my giging time has been sacrificed tremendously, but I am a regular with several big bands in the Cleveland and Youngstown Ohio areas, as well as a salsa band named "Sabor Latino".
I also sub in a variety of settings as a capable soloist/section player/reader/doubler.
My friend and I have just recently started a new band, we are called "Groove Synergy". It's a 2 man band featuring all types of music genres and instrumentations.Have you performed in front of an audience?Most of my gigs are in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and anywhere in between.
On the road, some of my performance highlights were:
a 6-week tour of Japan, I especially loved Hiroshima, Shin-Kobe, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.
LA, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, Detroit, and Boston were great cities to see.
I'd love to experience New York a little more if I get the chance!
Your musical influences
So many.... just to name a few.
Pepper Adams, Gary Smulyan, Dick Oatts, John Coltrane, Kenny Garret, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Miles, Clifford Brown, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Randy Newman, Billy Joel, Chick Corea.... the list goes on forever!What equipment do you use?
Selmer Alto Sax
Martin Bari Sax
Buffet Clarinet
Gemeinhardt Flute
Vandoren Reeds
Lawton/Meyer Mouthpieces
Fender Guitar/Bass
Yamaha Keyboards
Dell PC
Finale 2003 Notation SoftwareAnything else?
You can also check out http://www.myspace.com/barisax_chad
Myspace is a cool community that is great for making and keeping friends or professional networking...
Warren, OH
USA
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283548
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Hello Chad,
I listened to "The Quintessence"...what a beautiful song, i was wondering if you made i also? or if it was a re make? very nice job anyway...very romantic...keep on doing a great job in Ohio! I voted this song HOT to help you out in the charts, Let me know when you have new material up, I would like for you to listen to my song "If You Could" sometime when you get the chance...thanks and much respect...
ADAD RECORDS
"I'mpulsive Groove Theory" is very cool. I love good fusion. Keep up the good work. T
Hey chad, I checked out your music :) You have some great stuff. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. If your interested I uploaded a new song as well WANT ME TO BE feel free to check it out if you have some time . :) Thanks. Ill check your stuff out more a bit later :)
Jenae
WELCOME... please listen to the tunes and tell me what you think!
Thanks you
Smooth stuff, Chad. I escpecially liked the "Budd Powell" tune.
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