DAVID HOWARD

David Howard (Guitarist / Composer / Arranger / Educator) performs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He is a sensitive and exciting musician influenced by many great jazz, blues and funk artists. David Howard is a Professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He's a guitarist, composer, arranger and leader on many recordings including "Souvenirs" featuring Kenwood Dennard (Jaco, John Scofield, Pat Martino). "Clouds", "Almost Carefree", and "Block Island Summer" with the Joe Parillo Ensemble, and "Autumn Leaves" with Dave Rasmussen Jazz Orchestra. Dave has Performed tours and clinics in Europe, and has worked as a Composer and Performer on various jingles. Some European work includes: Cortale' Jazz festival, Calabria, Italy Umbria Jazz Clinics with Berklee College of Music, Umbria, Italy.Dave leads his group in high energy live performances and recordings of contemporary jazz/funk original compositions. For "Souvenirs" the Musicians are: David Howard: electric & acoustic guitar and guitar synthesizer, Jim Stinnett (Mick Goodrick, Joe Diorio): Electric & Acoustic Bass and Electric keyboard, Larry Boyle: Acoustic piano, Kenwood Dennard: drums, mouth harp, Arthur E. Blume, vocals.