David started the first gypsy jazz band in CO over 20 years ago when he came to Denver from Chicago---with Charlie Provenza, Bill Pontarelli, Bob Canistaro---THE HOT CLUB OF THE ROCKIES-and since has started other bands as well, from DECO DJANGO (which became ESPRESSO), to WILDGRAS, TRICKSTER CAROUSEL, and more. He has played gypsy jazz guitar, mandolin, and violin for decades, and I have studied with many gypsy jazz greats both in Europe and the US, from Robin Nolan, to Gonzalo Beraga, to Tim Kliphius, Jason Anick, and Eva Slongo, and with the great jazz mandolinist Jethro Burns of Homer and Jethro fame (back in Chicago when I was in my 20s).  

 

David is an Emmy winning songwriter for my work PBS KIDS and has had over 100 million hits for his songs on YouTube, and he as released over a dozen albums of original songs, from folk, americana, gypsy jazz, blues, and more.  He lived a year in Nashville, and on Sundays often played with the guys from John Jorgenson's band at a little club on Broadway.  He has more than a dozen CDs to his credit. 

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Ellie Brown is an incredible singer-songwriter, jazz stylist, and she is utterly charming both on stage and off, with two remarkable CDs to her credit.

Other Links

 

https://danjo53.wixsite.com/realdavidwilliams

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https://danjo53.wixsite.com/mysite-3

REVIEWS

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"Williams works magic."  Newsweek magazine
 
"Williams' songs teach as well as entertain." Chicago Tribune

"Nashville resident, outstanding poet and gifted singer/songwriter Williams is a genius.  Each [of his] songs is pristine and magical as it brings you in . . . ."  The Nashville Music Guide

"When first listening to David Williams, one is taken back to the classic jazz musicians and their characteristics of being strong vocalists. Featured on the track is a mix of sultry jazz and a reflecting lyrical rant. With the strumming of the guitar and the light variety of other instruments in the background, Williams pays homage to the traditional gypsy jazz while making it into something completely his own."  The Music Court

“You will be knocked out by Williams. . . reminiscent of Ry Cooder and Leon Redbone--terrific.”
The Chicago Sun Times

“I’ve seen a lot of singer-songwriters pass through over the years; most of them quickly forgotten. But every once in awhile, someone rises up with a real talent for lyrics, and such a talent is David Williams.”
Come For To Sing

 

 

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