About Me
After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in classical percussion from Manhattan School of Music in 1989, David began his career touring and recording with Oscar Award winning Tan Dun , composer of the sound track, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Gravitating toward Pop, Latin/Jazz and World Music, David established himself as a drummer/percussionist, working with a variety of diverse artists.
Dave has recorded and performed with Glen Burtnik (songwriter/Styx), Jackie Deshannon, Patty Smyth, John Waite, John Popper, and the Billy Joel Broadway musical, Movin’ Out.and many more
Dave is currently performing with Rain (soul, R+B, fusion). BATIK (world, fusion), Komeda Project (jazz), Renaissance Band (Christian Rock),and Hank Lane Music (private event company).
In addition to his education at Manhattan school of Music, David studied percussion with Fred Hinger (timpany), Jim Price (marimba/vibes), Frankie Malabe (congas), Kadar Kahn (tabla), and Armen Donelian (piano). Also, Dave studied drum set with Marvin “Smitty†Smith (late night show), Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock), Kim Plainfield (Tania Maria), and Duduka Fonsesca (John Schofield).
