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The Stitch
Legal Name John E Kovach Jr
Saxophonist/ Electronic Wind Instrumentalist
Advaced/expert
VP of A&R services for
Outlaw Soul Publishing/Phideaux Records
CURRENTLY I HAVE A 6 PIECE BAND THAT INCLUDES A PERCUSSIONIST AND CAN BE TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS... WEATHER A FULL BAND OR A SOLO SAXO-GRAM FOR BIRTHDAYS OR VALENTINES DAY.
I've been on multiple tours, performing from the northeast through the southwest.
I live in New Orleans. I have a modest recording studio here in the city.
I enjoy performing jazz, fusion, blues, r&b, funk....
You can speak with me
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We do a lot of
Funk and jazz from the nineteen sixties to the early eighties.....
Advanced Saxophonist
Proficient also in executing MBASE techniques.
Recording Artist and engineer
I need to know about the stage set up. I need to know the appropriate time to show up. I need to be aware of any special requests. I need to know if there's a sound system available.
I have my own sound equipment.
Yes I can provide d j services for and between sets.
Too, too many great venues I've had the pleasure perform to list....
Though I've enjoyed many dangerous dive bars as well
Paying gigs
I started performing at a very early age about fifteen years old, in night clubs. I have
one hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of performances throughout the continental United States and Canada. I've been sideman to great nationally recognized acts. I have also had nationally recognized artists in my own band as well.
The artist that I have most been influenced by are as follows
Michael Brecker.
Bob Berg
David Sanborn
Jackie Mc Clean
Phil Woods
Brandon Fields
Branford Marsalis
Wayne Shorter
Eric Marionthall
I like to show up early to find parking, no rushed set up. I play as long as I'm hired for.
We are happy to play outside in the right conditions.
The clients can make requests.
Outstanding, exceptional are the adjectives clients used to describe myself in my band.
That's what people in the business tell me.
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Clubs on Bourbon, Frenchmen,Oak St, and Freret St
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
Jazz
Blues
Latin Jazz
Postmodern Jukebox Jazz
Funk
Motown
R&B
Soul
Vintage
Instrumental
PA / sound system included