Trombone, Diáspora

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Latin / salsa band Diáspora is looking for a freelance trombone player based in London who can participate in recording for 2 upcoming albums + demo. For more information on Diáspora, please visit www.diasporamusic.co.uk

​This paid opportunity would especially suit either a recent music graduate looking to develop their experience in professional recording or a part-time musician looking for opportunities to increase their playing.

Essential:

• Excellent reading abilities
• Based in Greater London
• Highly organised

Desirable:

• Love of playing jazz, Latin and salsa music
• Knowledge and understanding of jazz harmony
• Ability to improvise

Deal
Hourly rate dependent on ability, availability and experience
+ transport and subsistence expenses
to be agreed with the producer.

Membership
Participation on the recordings will feed into potential live work, and the successful applicant will be offered membership with Diáspora.

This is a position offered at Membership Level 1, indicating that the successful applicant will receive 1st offers for all 9, 10, 11, 12 piece band engagements.

AGENDA - 3 projects.

Project 2: Diáspora Demo

• As (I'll Be Loving You)
• Cuba
• El Cuarto De Tula
• Hotel California
• La Bomba
• Lambada
• Mais Que Nada
• Nature Boy

Lineup:

• Lead Vocals (Female)
• Lead Vocals (Male)
• Backing Vocals (Female)
• Backing Vocals (Male), Alto Saxophone, Flute
• Piano
• Bass
• Kit, Timbales
• Congas
• Bongo, Bell, Guiro
• Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
• Trombone
• Trumpet

8 songs. Each song between 4-6 minutes duration. Loop recording.

Project 81: Cuban-style album

Original music composed and arranged by Rory Duffy. Lyrics in English and Spanish. Scores, lyrics and guide tracks will be provided, and available in advance prior to the recordings.

Lineup:

• Lead Vocals (Female)
• Lead Vocals (Male)
• Backing Vocals (Female)
• Backing Vocals (Male), Alto Saxophone, Flute
• Piano
• Bass
• Kit, Timbales
• Congas
• Bongo, Bell, Guiro
• Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
• Trombone
• Trumpet

12 songs (max). Each song between 4-7 minutes duration.

CUBA SESSION 1/2 (Female Vocals)

1. Like A Bird
2. Don't Come Crawling
3. Summer Luxury
4. Original Rebel
5. Come On Down
6. En La Mañana (TBC)

CUBA SESSION 2/2 (Male Vocals)

1. Saint of Mine
2. Castle in the Air
3. Stairway to Inferno
4. Calle Verano
5. Mística
6. TBC

Project 82: Brazilian/Latin Jazz album

Original music composed and arranged by Rory Duffy. Scores, lyrics and guide tracks will be provided, and available in advance prior to the recordings.

Lineup:

• Lead Vocals (Female)
• Lead Vocals (Male) TBC
• Backing Vocals (Female) TBC
• Backing Vocals (Male), Alto Saxophone, Flute
• Piano
• Bass
• Kit
• Percussion
• Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
• Trombone
• Trumpet

5 songs initially, with the possibility of increasing to 8 songs (max). Each song between 4-7 minutes duration.

BRAZILIAN/LATIN JAZZ ALBUM

• Origin of Love
• Sambasongo
• Christmas in Lumberland
• Little Skiffle
• Looking Through Vinto Tinto Spectacles

Audio Recording:
All songs will be recorded to a click track, and superimposed over a guide track. All guide tracks are available immediately, and provisional scores subject to key/structure changes. Songs will be collated and edited in Logic Pro. Percussion/bass will be recorded in a studio. Piano will be recorded separately in MIDI. All other instruments/voices will be home-recorded.

Photo Shoot:
A photo shoot will be required for the album artwork.

DEAL

Fee
Recording Fee (per hour)
Value: £10.00

Fee
Recording Fee (per scene photo shoot)
Value: £10.00

Transport
Provided: please claim expenses

Subsistence
Provided: please claim expenses

Sound
All recording equipment/manning provided.

APPLY DIRECT
​Before applying, please check through the list of prerequisites on the opportunities page: 
​http://www.redandblackmusic.co.uk/opportunities.html
Or click HERE

Please email diaspora@redandblackmusic.co.uk
Please include:

• Your background and previous experience
• Your multimedia (photo/audio/video) and/or link(s) to website(s)

Please note auditions will be booked in immediately on a first-come-first-served basis. Rehearsals/Recordings will start as soon as trombonist is appointed.

Schedule
08/03/2018 - Auditions
09/03/2018 - Auditions
10/03/2018 - Auditions
11/03/2018 - Auditions
12/03/2018 - Auditions
13/03/2018 - Auditions
14/03/2018 - Auditions
​15/03/2018 - Auditions
​16/03/2018 - Auditions
​17/03/2018 - Auditions
​18/03/2018 - Auditions
​19/03/2018 - Auditions
​20/03/2018 - Auditions
​21/03/2018 - Auditions
​22/03/2018 - Auditions
​23/03/2018 - Auditions
​24/03/2018 - Auditions
​25/03/2018 - Auditions

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​T&C

• Please apply via email.
• Please do not apply via landline, mobile, socials and/or smoke signals.
• Please do not apply if you are busy.
• Please do not apply if you are not available.
• Please do not apply if you are not interested.
• ​Please do not apply if you do not communicate.
• Please do not apply if you do not exist.
• Please do not apply if you do not use a calendar or diary.
• Please do not apply if you do not agree to the T&C of this ad or any of the prerequisites listed alongside.​
• Please note that this is not a full time employment contract: offers and engagements are contracted individually on a freelance basis in writing (not verbally).
• Please do not post these roles on CreativeJobsCentral or any other 1-click application website. Applications made via these websites will not be considered.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and potentially able to take on engagements anywhere in the UK.
• All payments are made electronically via BACS (online).