Simon Wood – Bass Player
Simon is a semi-professional bass guitar player living
in Chelmsford, Essex
He
has been playing since 1984, and since then he has had a large amount of
experience in many different settings.
His ability to sight read as well as play accurately by ear have meant that he
is often in demand.
Past
experience:
Function bands:
Bass
player for The Ian Stuart Band 1988-1994 , co-founder of Midnight Hour
1995-2007, numerous deps in other function bands including Groovin High,Savoire
Faire,Take Five,The Wallace Collection,Band on the Run,The Nat Pack and others
including gigs overseas.
Jazz:
Bass
player for NYJO 2(led by Paul Eshelby) from 1988-1991. Various gigs with big
bands and small groups since.Regular participant at Jazz at the Bull ,
Colchester
Shows:
Jesus
Christ Superstar,Little Shop of Horrors (musical director), Oliver,Guys and
Dolls,South Pacific,Cabaret,My Fair Lady,A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to
the Forum,Jungle book , Salad Days and others.
Equipment:
Bass
guitars – Tune Bass Maniac (5 string), Washburn Force 5, Squier Jazz bass
Ashdown