Hello,

I am a fiddle (violin) player and singer and would love to find other musicians with whom to play here in Basel. I am open to playing in many styles, but particularly enjoy gypsy jazz, bluegrass, celtic, and other folk. I usually play by ear and improvise, but can also read music. I have played in many bands, but am equally happy to have a casual group of friends with whom I meet once every week or two to play tunes.

A little about me: My husband and I moved to Basel from Ithaca, New York a couple of months ago to do research in Ecology at the University of Basel. We will likely be here for four years, and would love to find some other musicians. I haven't played classical violin in some years, but would also love to find a casual classical group (quartet? string orchestra?) to join.

If interested, I'd love to hear about your interests and experience.

Cheers,
Kate

Hi Kate,

Sure, I would be interested. I am a chromatic jazz harmonica player (a mouthful...just like the instrument). I am looking for people to play with for fun, to improve and if the opportunity arose to perform.

If you are interested let me know. Now we would need a rhythm instrument...any bass players, pianists or guitarists interested?

Cheers

Rich

Hi, I play piano and sing a bit (jazz, blues, country, some pop). Used to play out quite a bit in bars and lounges, but have not found the right venue here in Basel. I am always up for a jam session and have an old upright piano - not ideal for classical but perfect for honky tonk, blues and country. If you guys would like to give it a try, just pm me and we can sort something out. cheers and look forward, sully

I play clarinet and although I am definitely classically trained, would love to have the opportunity to play with others. LEt me know if you think I'll fit in.

hmm cool,

i did classical clarinet when I was young and then stopped for a while, just recently started playing a bit again and try to do some jazz, also bought a tenor sax and are fiddling around a bit but I miss a bit of a goal to practice. Would be cool if I could find a group to get my skills up, and play together.

also to get improvisation skills, i'm used to reading from sheet.

Hey sully, are ya still looking for musicians to jam with? Looks like you posted this back in November. I'm a blues/rock n' roll guitarist. a drummer and myself have been working together but the neighbors pitched a bitch yesterday and we are now looking for another room. I've got a yamaha psr 1500 and have been looking for a good keyboard player. I hope your still around...let me know if your interested...Johnny e.

Hello Rich, A drummer and my self are trying to put a band together, blues, funk, rock n' roll, and a harp player would be a great addition. Contact Johnny e.

hey johnny, been out of town but got your message. Yeah, let us try something out. Why don`t you pm me with phone contact and we can set a date. I`m in old town Basel in a house with thick walls - so jamming is not a problem. cheers, stefan

Sounds really good fun. Wish I could play an instrument :-(
Still, if you ever get any gigs...I'll come and listen to your gypsy folky fiddle ensemble!

I am also interested in finding some people to play music with. Is anything happening with this?
I used to play cello and have started practicing again with the idea of eventually finding some people to play with casually. I played with a tango orchestra for a few months and would like to try this again. Have also been teaching myself to play piano-classical and jazz.