Cajon / Latin Percussion + Trumpet, Fiesta Latina (Bristol)

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Latin / salsa band Fiesta Latina is looking for a Bristol-based percussionist and trumpet player for 2 paid portfolio projects taking place in Bristol February / March 2016. For more information on Fiesta Latina, please visit www.fiesta-latina.co.uk

​Projects:

1. Recording (3 songs)
2. Photos

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​Please note: this advertisement is aimed at Bristol-based musicians. If you are not Bristol-based, please be aware any additional transport costs from elsewhere cannot be covered. Please check if you are not sure.

Fiesta Latina

Fiesta Latina is our newer 2 - 4 piece Latin / salsa party production. The standard lineups are vocals + piano for the 2-piece, + cajon for the 3-piece, + trumpet for the 4-piece. The musical direction is vocal-led, encouraging a broad flexibility in the range of repertoire covered which can be anything from salsa and merengue to Bossa Nova to jazz and pop standards performed in a Latin style.
Performance time typically anything up to 120 minutes (2 hours)
Divided into sets (2 x 60 / 3 x 40 / 4 x 30)
Location: Bristol

Requirements

Essential:

• Good experience, knowledge and understanding of Latin music
• Trained in jazz yet versatile in a wide range of contemporary popular music styles
• Ability to improvise
• Can provide own instruments
• Based in Bristol / South West England

Desirable:

• Based in Bristol
• Ability to drive and help out on transport desirable, but not essential

Apply Direct

How to apply
Before applying, please check through the list of pre-requisites on the opportunities page, or by clicking HERE.

Please email [email protected] no later than 5pm, Friday 4th December. Please include:

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

Schedule
04/12/2015 - Deadline for applications.
11/12/2015 - Successful / Short-listed applicants contacted + offers made.
​​01/02/2016 - 31/03/2016
Projects:

1. Recording
2. Photos

T&C

• Please apply directly via email.
• Please do not apply via phone, text or social media.
• 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 agree with any of the T&C of this ad or any of the prerequisites listed alongside.
• Please do not post this ad 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.
• Please note that this is not a full time employment contract: offers and engagements are contracted individually on a freelance basis via email.
• All membership certificates and offers of engagement are subject to Red & Black Music artist T&C.
• Thank you and good luck!