David Dunaway has had a long career of performing with artists such as: John Handy, Chet Baker, Andrew Hill, Art Van Damme, Bernie Krause, Andy Narell, Listen featuring Mel Martin, Stand Up Shakespeare, Mike Nock, Gato Barbieri, John Scofield, Della Reese, Kronos String Quartet, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, The Jazz Tap Ensemble, Cleo Laine, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Time in the recording studio is one of David’s favorite musical activities. Before he moved to New York, he was in demand as a studio musician, recording from jingles to albums. Two memorable projects were the “Pinball Numbers” for Sesame Street and the album “Citadels Of Mystery”, both for Bernie Krause. Here are two examples from that period.
David also composes music using his fretless electric bass and Logic Pro X. He has released two solo albums, “Memories Of Africa” and “Memories of Russia”, and is currently working on a third. During the Lockdown of 2020, he composed some short pieces inspired by the feelings of the day. Here are a few examples of the “Lockdown Vignettes”.
Lockdown Vignette #011
Lockdown Vignette #1002
David also offers private instruction on acoustic bass. He particularly enjoys working with beginning students, helping them get that first really great note on the bass. He uses a wide range of methods and studies to help support the student’s growth and accomplishments.
July 20 and 21 2022
Music And Dance Festival
A Night Of Musical Masters with The Joel Martin Trio, Jazzical/Komitas.
Little Island at Pier 55 in Hudson River Park West 13th Street, New York NY 10014
July 23 2022
Pleasantville Farmers Market
w/Mike Burns & Highway 52
Pleasantville, New York
July 23 2022
Mt. Zion Church
w/Mike Burns & Highway 52
Somers, New York
August 20, 2022
Long Island Bluegrass And Roots Music Festival
w/ Mike Burns & Highway 52
Tanner Park, Copiague New York