Michael Goutman
Started playing music when I was 6.
10 years of classical training (piano, music theory and composition).
Started playing in different bands at at the age of 15 (31 now) as a lead guitar/lead vocal, picked up bass about 7 years ago. My favourite instrument since then. Playing in a very wide range of styles: jazz, fusion, funk, R&B, reggae, lounge, you name it...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Currently no. Last gig was December 24, 2005.
Your musical influences
Bass: Jaco Pastorius, Ray Brown
Keyboard: Ray Charles, Vladimir Horowitz
Music: Carlos Antonio Jobim, Carlie Parker, Glen Miller, The Beatles, The Doors, Jethro Tull, Astor Piazzola, Sergei Rachmaninoff
What equipment do you use?
Fender Precision (Japan) 1986
Fender Jazz Special Fretless (Japan) 1986
Eden 330 Time Traveler Head
Eden D212XLT cabinet
Boss GT6B effects processor
