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Bob Roper
I played mainstream jazz in the school, and with other groups outside at least four days a week on average from 1976 to 1987. Since then, I haven't had as many opportunities to play since most musicians elsewhere seem to insist on playing only at paying engagements, and likely prefer to watch TV otherwise. I've spent the duration of my stay here in Florida showing a lifelong classical piano player the jazz repertoire, and done some sitting in in my local jazz club in Jupiter, until it was closed. I've been playing with my piano guy weekly, but would rather play with others daily. I'd happily fill my calendar with many disparate groups to play with.
I read and transpose for my main instrument, tenor sax, and would like to be involved with a small jazz combo. I'll even tolerate audiences and all the associated BS that goes with public performance, just to play in such a group. I like most jazz styles from the 1940's onward, and have original material.