Upright Bassist Available For Gigs (downtown / civic / van ness)

Experienced jazz upright bassist available for gigs in the Bay Area. Musical Background & Style - Deep roots in classic jazz (1940s through 60s) with a focus on Bebop, Hard Bop, Cool, & Soul Jazz - Heavily influenced by Ray Brown, Milt Hinton, Oscar Pettiford, & Ron Carter - Strong sight-reading abilities with quick adaptation to new charts & arrangements - Versatile performer comfortable in both intimate settings and larger ensembles - Solid foundation in walking bass lines, ballads, & complex time signatures - I swing really hard Professional Standards - Arrive minimum 30 minutes prior to performances - Maintain professional appearance & demeanor - Complete reliability & punctuality guaranteed - Clean-living lifestyle (no substance use) - Social drinker only (occasional glass of whiskey post-performance) Performance Capabilities - Small group settings (duos, trios, quartets) - Large ensemble work (big bands, orchestras) - Private events and corporate functions - Recording sessions - Regular weekly/monthly engagements welcome I'm available for immediate hire. I currently have several regular weekday gigs and I'm open on the weekends. Please include details about the engagement, including date, time, location, and compensation expectations.