Yusuf Kilgore (guitar, bass)

EXPERIENCE

• Seven string guitarist, La Rosa Trio (latin jazz)— 2003-2008 myspace.com/larosatrio
• Performed on steady gigs every week since 2003
• Performed for numerous private engagements such as weddings, birthday parties, political events
• Gained working understanding of latin rhythm such as rumba and samba
• Honed skill at keeping time and forms on hundreds of jazz standards
• Lead Guitarist, Gertrude’s Hearse (vintage country, rock)— 2005-2008 myspace.com/gertrudeshearse
• Performed at numerous regional bars and saloons that provide live entertainment
• Performed at many private events
• Developed ability backing a lead singer
• Developed ability taking cued solos and providing well placed nuances, fills and accents
• Polished ability to play such genres as country, honky tonk, classic rock, R&B and blues
• Guitarist, The Gadjo Gypsies (gypsy jazz)— 2006-2008 myspace.com/thegadjogypsies
• Focused on skillfully playing the related styles of swing, hot jazz, traditional jazz and gypsy jazz.
  Guitar Instructor for Mojo Music Discount (Bellingham, WA)— Jan. 2008- Aug. 2008 mojomusicdiscount.com
• Developed organizational and social skills needed to book and teach a full schedule of students twice a week
• Worked with students of all ages helping them strive for and achieve their own musical goals.
  Guitarist, The Shoestring Swingers (gypsy jazz)— Nov. 2008- Dec. 2008
• Performed in numerous clubs, cafes and restaurants around Berlin, Germany.

 EDUCATION

Indiana University Department of Folklore, Bloomington, IN- B.A. Folklore/Ethnomusicology 1998-2001
Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington, IN 1991-1995