The Stitch c/o Better Late Than Jake Advanced/expert saxophonist/electric wind Instrumentalist jazz funk blues r&b

Based in United States

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
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LOCATION
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States

TRAVEL
up to 55 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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About / Biography

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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There is currently 1 user rating for The Stitch c/o Better Late Than Jake

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United States

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Travels up to 55 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 55 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 55 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

We do a lot of

Funk and jazz from the nineteen sixties to the early eighties.....

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Advanced Saxophonist
Proficient also in executing MBASE techniques.

Recording Artist and engineer


What information do you require about a venue?

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.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I have my own sound equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes I can provide d j services for and between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Too, too many great venues I've had the pleasure perform to list....
Though I've enjoyed many dangerous dive bars as well


What's your favourite type of event?

Paying gigs


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

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.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

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

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I like to show up early to find parking, no rushed set up. I play as long as I'm hired for.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We are happy to play outside in the right conditions.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

The clients can make requests.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Outstanding, exceptional are the adjectives clients used to describe myself in my band.


Iam an exceptional saxophonest and performer.

That's what people in the business tell me.

Recent Clients

The Stitch c/o Better Late Than Jake has performed for these clients:

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Venues

The Stitch c/o Better Late Than Jake has performed at these venues:

Clubs on Bourbon, Frenchmen,Oak St, and Freret St

Availability Guide

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More Info

Events types:

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

Genres:

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

Jazz

Blues

Latin Jazz

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Funk

Motown

R&B

Soul

Vintage

Features:

Instrumental

PA / sound system included

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