Dave T

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Dave T is an innovator in funky smooth jazz! He's been an electric & upright bassist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger for over 30 years. Dave T's goal is to bring his listeners a “one-of-a-kind” musical experience that is brilliant, funky, cool, stylish, fun and soul stirring!

Dave T hails from Queens New York City. His major influences began with his father Roland and his aunts Vivian and Catherine. Dave T's dad exposed him to a wide variety of musical styles and artists including Wes Montgomery, James Brown, Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick and other greats. His Aunt Vivian played guitar and his Aunt Catherine played piano. Dave T was inspired to study the guitar and piano. He began playing the bass at age 14. Dave T's next next greatest influence was the phenomenal musician and fellow Hamptonian Woodson Hopewell. While at Hampton University, Dave T joined the super jazz group Quazar and performed with RCA recording artist Weldon Irvine and jazz saxophonist Chris Vadala. After college, he returned to New York City and studied upright bass with jazz great, Eddie Gomez. Dave T also performed with the York Symphony Orchestra under the direction of the legendary Grammy award winning conductor JoAnn Falletta of the Buffalo Philharmonic. He also performed with jazz virtuoso Arthur Sterling, former pianist with John Coltrane.

Dave T has composed, produced and arranged songs for platinum Atlantic Records recording star, Shannon and R&B legend, Gerald Alston, lead singer of the Manhattans. He also wrote for dance recording star Norma Jean Wright, former singer with Chic and Luther Vandross. Dave T has toured with Tony award winning R&B legend, Melba Moore. He's also recorded with world acclaimed cellist Eugene Moye and Melvin Van Peebles. Dave T has “gigged” and recorded in the studio with a host of jazz and R&B legends throughout the years. He is currently in the studio working on his solo CD project, "Summer Day."

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Dave T - Summer Day Smooth Jazz

Welcome to my “Summer Day” Smooth Jazz CD Project! Please help me complete the recording, mastering, promotion, distribution and video production of my brand new CD “Summer Day.” I need your support in sharing the legacy of funky smooth jazz with the world! The songs in this CD represent some of my most soulful creations. It has taken me over 5 years and tremendous up and downs in life experience to bring this CD to fruition. With your partnership and generous support, this music can finally be shared with the world!