Im coming for you!
Born into a musical family, David Stevens began playing the guitar at age 12 and quickly by the age of 15 began writing, recording, and playing professionally. After college, David headed to Nashville, Tennessee where he was the guitarist in the house band for the Trinity Broadcasting Network. While in Nashville, he did some touring, writing and performing. From Nashville, David relocated several times to pursue diverse musical ventures.
In 2005, David recorded his first jazz album entitled Timeless. This album featured several renowned Philadelphia musicians and employed the services of longtime musical friend, Lisa McClendon. Timeless set the stage for what was to come.
After the success of Timeless, David began producing his current album, which has been released on his newly signed record label, 111 East jazz Records this past July! Accompanying David on this new project, are Steve Cole, Gerald Veasley, Carol Riddick, Alex Al, Donnell Spencer Jr., Carl Cox, Shamika Phoenix, Dionne, Donald Robinson (co-producer of the album), and several other musicians from all over. The fusion of these incredible musicians is nothing short of amazing! If the single Uptown Which has been charted as #1 new smooth jazz single, in USA and The UK, is any example of things to come, the future is definitely bright for this budding jazz artist!
When asked about his vision for the forthcoming project, David had this to say: I wanted to create an album that encapsulated the tradition of the Philadelphia jam session. In this album, I focused mainly on live musicians and letting them have the freedom to jam. There are some great love songs for married folks on here as well, but the majority of the album was geared towards bringing back the lost art of live studio recording!
Currently, Stevens writes, produces and engineers at his recording facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While in the studio, David is hard at work producing other artists and gearing up for a possible tour! This new album will quickly separate him from the pack. David has also garnered endorsements from ESP guitars, Fred Rock Guitars, and Zion Guitars.
A few of David's musical influences are his mentor, Darryl Johnson (of D-For), Fred Cooper (Boyz 2 Men), George Benson, Earl Klugh, Dwight Sills, Larry Carlton, and Norman Brown. Stevens, who earned a B.A. in Philosophy and African American Studies from University of Massachusetts, sincerely states, If I could change anything about music, it would be to bring back real musicians and change the tide from instant microwave hits to actual thoughtful individual expression.
David Stevens is a must see performer. His season as a musician coupled with his electrifying stage presence will please any contemporary jazz loving audience for any event. If youre looking for a headliner or even an opener for your next event, contact the management team, at 215-313-0682 or sanctify_gmail.com
While David's experience is vast, here are just a few of his accomplishments as a writer/ producer/ performer/ guitarist!
Major:
Antonio Neal (Now Playing), Lisa McClendon (3 albums), Marvin "coconut" Winans Jr. (Image Of a man), Gail Jhonson (Nugroove Christmas sampler) Herb Middleton, Teddy Pendergrass
Indie:
Cicely Floyd, nneka Best (2 albums) Domonique Wilson, Shamika Phoenix, Red Baron, Cassie Brabbs, Timothy Spady, Thomas Sligh, Stan Jones, Nicole Danielle, Tim Reeves, Children of God Movement, Mastery charter High School all stars, David P Stevens (3 albums , 1 single).
Artists played for:
Antonio Neal, Lisa Mcclendon (Album/MD for live perfs), Marvin Winans Jr. (MD/ record), Ben Tankard(1990 NIYC youth conv),Marvin Sapp (1999 NIYC), TBN house band, 1998-1999, (included performances with: Dottie Rambo, alvin slaughter, Clifton Davis, Karen Wheaton, Maurice Carter, His Own, and several more) ,
Kim Sledge (recording, "peaceful"), Divine Praise (recording),Shamika Phoenix (MD/recording)
Solo Albums:
Uptown
The Shedd, featuring Gerald Veasley, Steve Cole, Carol Riddick, Alex Al, Donnell Spencer Jr., several others
Timeless, Features Lisa McClendon
From Thoughts to Actions
Currently,
David is the MD for Shamika Phoenix, and for his own jazz solo band.
David is the lead guitarist for the highly publicized, "Return Of the Funky Drums" group.
David is currently in the studio writing and producing for several indie artists, and a few majors that cannot be disclosed at the current time.
David is one of the headlining acts for the II, Five and J festival, in Norfolk VA this August 6, 2011
David is headlining at the "New school jazz artists" series, in Baltimore MD
Interview with Jackie Anderson, WJJB
Mike Reynolds (Talking Smooth Jazz) CD Review
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