A native of Mayodan, N.C., David studied percussion with Keith Copeland and Terri Lynn Carrington. He has performed with an extensive list of Jazz artists including Mose Allison, Barney Kessell, Charlie Bryd, Dizzy Gillespie, Pat Labarbera, Slide Hampton, Carol Sloane, David Baker, Al Grey, Buddy Tate, Nick Brignola, Jimmy Heath, Claudio Roditi, David Murray, Joe Lovano, Billy Taylor, Kenny Werner, Ira Sullivan, John Abercrombie, Jeff Berlin, Rufus Reid, Sheila Jordan, Ted Rosenthal, Larry Coryell, Frank Kimborough and Conrad Herwig.
David has toured extensively with Jon Metzger as part of the USIA Arts America Program in Central America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. These tours involved a rigorous performing schedule as well as teaching numerous clinics. In the States, David has performed in numerous Jazz festivals in Washington DC, Spoleto in Charleston, S.C., Indiana, Kentucky and Clearwater. He also performs with the Billy Siegenfield Jump Rhythm Jazz Project of New York City.
David has appeared on several recordings including pianist Ed Paolantonios Dedications (Paolo Productions), pianist Paul Tardifs Point of Departure (Millisound 100), Minas debut album (Blue Azul Records) and Jack Wilkins Artwork (Koch).
David taught at University of South Florida in Tampa for 8 years. Since 1997, he has taught at Jeff Berlins Players School of Music in Clearwater.
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