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David Frazier

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The signature style of contemporary jazz guitarist, David Frazier, is a versatile blend of musical cuisine. He combines tasty jazz innovations with spicy funk grooves, soulful blues licks and passionate Latin rhythms to serve up a fresh and vibrant new sound that's distinctively different. “. . . this multifaceted guitarist . . . hints at a soul rich in blues history . . .” comments writer,Jonathan Widran, in a review in “JAZZIZ” magazine.

Receiving his first guitar at the age of eight, this gifted guitarist has evolved through a lifelong musical journey of self discovery and self study to capture the spirit of heartfelt emotion. Inspired by the fire of Carlos Santana, the warmth of George Benson and the sophistication of Joe Pass, he developed an original style and created a recipe for smooth and silky jazz seasoned with just the right blend of sultry blues and seductive grooves.

David Frazier has performed before enthusiastic audiences for several years at clubs, festivals and events throughout the Southeast. Frazier was the opening act for Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons' at the New Orleans House of Blues and was one of the featured opening acts for Lee Ritenour at the 1998 “Chet Atkins Musician Days” in Nashville. He also shared the playbill at last year's “Chet Days” with such musical legends as Lionel Hampton and Ernie Watts. Opening for Boots Randolph at the 1997 “Chet Days,” event producer, Tom Morales of TomKats, Inc. said, “We want David back each year. His music really reaches me!” Frazier has performed at other premier venues that include Caffe Milano in Nashville and Snug Harbor in New Orleans, and he has been a regular at the Chicago-based jazz club, Ringside at Sullivan's in Baton Rouge.

“My music comes from my heart,” Frazier says. “Music brings joy to the spirit. My goal is to touch people with my music in a positive way. I love performing with my band. Magic happens on stage and the audience feels it.” Frazier displays that energy on stage at every live performance as chronicled by a number of music writers. “ . . . smooth yet driving, like WOW! David Frazier not only matches some of the great jazz guitarists lick for lick, he puts his own soul into each and every note . . . hot, hot , hot . . . it's very nearly a spiritual experience,” writes B. R. Bontemps. Jay Vee Music adds, “This is great jazz from the first note until the last. These guys love what they're doing and it shows.”

David Frazier released his first CD in 1996, Jazz Infused Rhythm & Groove,” on Peak People Records. The disc did well regionally and was the calling card that led to his label deal with Cat's Paw Records of New York, a division of the newly formed Malaco Jazz of the Malaco Music Group. “David Frazier, A Touch of Blues” is the artist's debut release on Cat's Paw Records/Malaco Jazz. This eclectic collection offers original compositions by the artist and his own innovative arrangements of some popular favorites. The eleven cuts speak an emotional message in selections ranging from moody and seductive melodies to funky “makes you want to move” grooves.

My Jazz Story

"My music comes from my heart," Frazier says. "Music brings joy to the spirit. My goal is to touch the souls of people with my music with A Touch Of Blues and Jazz Infused Rhythm & Groove," in a positive way.