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AM Jazz Presents 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly'

Groove Surgeons 'Watermelon Man'

The Groove Surgeons 'The Chicken'

About Chaz

Bass player of 30+ years, playing Jazz and Funk. plus rock and popular covers.

Bass Guitarist

Liss

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Hello I've been playing bass since my late teens and I'm now 51. Where does the time go?!? For the last 30 years I've mainly been playing original and covers in the Rock, Pop and Indie genres. In 2016 i started playing Jazz and Funk and haven't looked back. My main 2 bands at the moment (both listed here on Encore) are AM Jazz, a duo, trio instrumental Jazz Band playing classic, authentic Jazz, My 2nd band is The Groove Surgeons playing authentic 70's Funk. Both bands are instrumental, with no singer. I'm in demand as a dep player for local bands playing all styles apart from slap, which I've never been attracted to. I have my own car and equipment as follows Basses: Rickenbacker 4001 Marcus Miller Sire Bass P7 5 string Ibanez BTB 5 string Amp MarkBass CMD 210 combo PA 2 x "Ohm" 300w speakers (8ohm) Peavey powered desk, 2 x 600w (4ohm) I have a sense of humour, a can do attitude, a good set of ears, and can busk in swiftly and confidently with most things. I look forward to hearing from you Chaz

Performance details

I can perform outdoors

I have a car I can use to travel to gigs

I require car parking close to venues

My equipment is PAT tested

I own a PA system

Encore awards

3rd Encoreversary

Saved the day!

Musicianship

Genres:

1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Folk rock, Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Funk, Funk rock, Tribute, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Power rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock

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Instruments:

Bass guitar

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Event types:

Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event

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Other skills:

Producer, Actor, MC

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Song list

Another You

Blue Bossa

Satin Doll

Miss Jones

Blue in Green

Wouldn’t It Be Loverly

Green Dolphin Street

Poinciana

Whisper Not

There is no Greater Love

Wave

Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

Summertime

Well You Needen’t

Softly as a Morning Sunrise

Broadmoor – Peter Martin trio

A Train

Nardis

Stella By Starlight

All Blues, Solar

Mr PC

Star Eyes

Beautiful Love

What is this thing called Love

Autumn Leaves

Fly me to the Moon

Beatrice

This is our current selection, more tunes are being added regularly.

Reviews

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Daniel N, 2 years ago

It was a pleasure to work with Chaz to say the least. Considering he had never played with us before and was filling in at our event without any rehearsals, his professionalism, competency and musicality was exceptional. More importantly for us, he is just a genuinely lovely guy, friendly and very helpful and we won't hesitate to book him again in the future!

Simon W, 3 years ago

Chaz has been a long time friend, I Have seen him dep for Many Bands, He was my first port of call when our Bassist had a spell away, We called him up and asked him to play 8 Gigs over a 4 week period, He arrived at the First gig Very well rehearsed and Played 28 rock/country/Blues & Classic pop Tunes. We were very impressed with his Professionalism, Punctuality and most of all his Friendly attitude, After the first weekend we loaded another 8 tunes onto the set list, He took them all in his stride, After the 8 gig we were very sorry to see him leave, he not only Was a Big asset to the Band but also made a Lot of Friends. He Comes Highly Recommended,

His M, 21 years ago

He's a very clever boy

26th March 2018