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I've been a professional musician for about 50 years. My main instruments are piano & organ, (Hammond B-3 is my first love!) Have Bachelor of Music Degree in Theory and have taught Jazz Piano at both Siue and Fontbonne College. I was also a Registered Piano Technician in the Piano Technician's Guild for over 30 years. Had to retire from the tuning, but still tune voice and repair Rhodes pianos and do some service on Hammonds and Leslie Speakers. I had the great opportunity to play on the Variety Club Telethons several times and have worked with Frankie Laine, Carol Lawrence, Phyllis Diller, The 4 Lads and others. I conducted for the Mills Brothers when they appeared here. At the present, I am working with several groups, but it should come as no surprise that gigs are getting fewer and the money is getting less. I am one of 4 organists that play for tours on the big Wurlitzer organ at the Fox here in Stl. I am also Organist and Choir Director for the Scottish Rite of St. Louis. I was Music Director for a church for 10 years until it closed, so I've played most genres of music. I've also always had a desire to work, even a little, with a really good Country group, especially one with a great Steel player. I'm not a hard rock fan at all, so "include me out" of that bit. I'm also an arranger and conductor, but there's little call for that these days.
Looking For Traditional Gigs In St. Louis
