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Dave Tiede

Dave holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Northern Iowa. During his years of study at UNI, Dave studied under Tom Giampietro, Randy Hogancamp, Chris Merz, and Bob Washut. While maintaining an active performance schedule, Dave has performed with an array of artists and groups. From 2005-2007 he was a member of the award winning UNI Jazz Band One with whom he recorded two albums: “Destination Unknown,” and “Renovation.” Most recently, he has released an album with his quintet, Group X, titled “Kick the Can.” On this album, Dave has written two compositions inspired by modern-day jazz, rock, funk, and hip-hop groups. In addition to Jazz Band One, he has performed with: Kenny Werner, Dick Oatts, Cuong Vu, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, Rex Richardson, Corey Christiansen, Sam Salamone, Jeff Coffin, the UNI Faculty Jazz Ensemble, the UNI Faculty Tentet, Ants or Giants, and Group X. Along with performing, Dave teaches drum set and percussion in the Twin Cities area

While We Wait

By Christopher Merz

Label: Skydeck Music
Released: 2021
Track listing: Barfin’ Up Rainbows, Poopin’ Out Sunshine; While We Wait; Near as Like; Peace After; Unlimited Redemption; Superman (wears Mike Conrad pyjamas); Lullaby; The Truth Will Set You Free (but not until it’s finished with you); gofundyourself; Chrisp. Otter; Be Good and Sleep.

Christopher Merz's Very Happy Band: While We Wait

by Jack Bowers
March 4, 2021

Saxophonist Christopher Merz's Very Happy Band is essentially a foursome of like-minded fun-lovers with trombonist Anthony Williams added on two numbers and trumpeter Dave Rezek on one. For the most part, this is happy jazz, eleven original compositions by Merz that underscore the music's sunnier side without sacrificing proficiency or substance. To escape ...

Kick the Can

By Dave Tiede

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2007