Music

Drums and Percussion

In the early years of David’s career as a drummer and percussionist he has studied with Joe Paccaro, Ralph Humphrey, Cassy Cheral, and Efrin Toro among others such as David Garibaldi, Louis Conte, and Peter Donald. David credits this diversity of experience for his unique performances.

Over the past 26 years David has played with local bands such as Masquerade, Soul Shakers, Wow & Flutter, the Sun Dogs and many others. He has played and recorded their songs at well known venues such as the “Temple Bar” in Santa Monica, “WHISKY A GO GO”, the “Roxy”, “Gazzari's” in Hollywood, the “Sand Hotel” in Las Vegas and at several other locations in Los Angeles, Orange County and Santa Barbara. Internationally David has performed in Japan, France and England and he played percussion and drums for dance classes and concert performances for dance companies. He also is playing the drums at the SMC Jazz Ensemble, where he had the pleasure of working with Munyungo Jackson among other great musicians.

David also teaches drum lessons and on one of David’s travels he had the honor of teaching a drum workshop at the Kenyatta University of Nairobi in Kenya, which was an extraordinary experience. An African-American musical fusion was created during his visit and students and teachers were very impressed and David was invited back. This cultural exchange inspired both, students and David.

At present David is playing live percussions at different venues and he is writing music in his home studio, collaborating with different musicians and is working on diverse musical solo projects as well.

No matter if you are looking for a rocking drummer to play at your live event or percussionist for your dance class, David has perfected a vast array of musical styles on the drums and cymbals.

To book David for your event, please contact us.