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New Toronto Jazz Club Booking Musicians
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Date: 2009-05-15

Memphis Smoke Jazz and Piano Bar needs to fill out a few spots. Pay range starts from $40-$100 per night depending on experience, improvisational skills, and original material. Applicant should be able to read lead sheets, play with an ensemble, and have a minimum 1 hour of soloing ability. The styles are based on jazz, blues, and pop. We are seeking all instrumentalists, especially; bass, double bass, guitar, vocals (some scat), horns, and electronic Please do not ask us to visit web sites, send attachments, or lengthy bios. The audition process will be to play 1-3 pieces with the house pianist, and a solo. You can choose the Rising Artist Open Stage (Every Wednesday), or The Singer/Songwriter Showcase (Every Thursday) - Original music only please for Thursday. Please do not call the club directly. To audition, you must email your phone number and the date you would like to come in. Only when we call you back will you be confirmed. YOU CANNOT SHOW UP WITHOUT A SPOT. We need musicians immediately, so the first proficient ones that come in will be hired on the spot. This is an idea of the layout and style of the club: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAyVOVPOXDQ