AMIR DAVID עמיר דוד

Israeli-born Amir David began his musical training on the piano at age five, continuing on drums at age ten.His army training included three years in the IDF Orchestra, during which time Amir was granted scholarships from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation.Upon completion of his army service at age 21, Amir came to New York City on a scholarship to study jazz at the New School, a division of the Mannes College of Music, studying drums with Lewis Nash, Billy Hart and Jamey Haddad.Performances during this period included playing in the Bobby Sanabria Salsa Big Band, working with jazz singer Georgia Brown, recording with Mozaik Big Band featuring Lue Solof playing and recording with Yosi Piamenta and working with various jazz ensembles.After his graduation from the New School, Amir returned to Tel Aviv to work in theatre, musicals and classical orchestras alongside jazz and pop singers. His versatile and multi-style playing quickly brought him to the top of his field. Amir has performed, recorded, taught and even acted in productions in a variety of musical styles including classical, musical theatre, contemporary, jazz, rock, R&B, fusion, Irish, Celtic, salsa and children's educational shows.
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