Gary, over the last few years, I'm booked as often on just a nylon string or big jazz guitar as I am on keys. 90% of my keyboard jobs are now my new Hammond, left-handed bass and either a drum machine or a drummer. In my mind, this gives me a lot more freedom; particularly when it comes to walking bass with time retards, "pushing the lines", etc.

On guitar, the music is 50% instrumental. There are a lot of guitar players around here (it IS Kentucky, you know) but most are "strummers" who have little or no skill. Sometimes, I'll use bass petals with a large jazz guitar and Leslie simulator.

Of course, these are "niche" jobs; usually for government agencies, horse farms, universities, etc. They're generally dinner only, so I'm competing with a ham sandwich.

Around here, I have no competition on the guitar jobs and little on the keyboards.

I've found my spot!


R.