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MP3 David Wright & the Wright Touch Horns - I Know You Know
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Related styles: Jazz: Jazz-Pop, Mood: Dreamy
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David G. Wright
As an instrumentalist, vocalist, bandleader, Master of Ceremonies, producer, and talent manager, David has been providing quality entertainment in the Washington area for over 20 years.
ABC Television and ABC Family Channel used David’s recording of “Luck Be A Lady” on the promotional commercial for the 2004 premiere of the Damon Wayan’s sitcom, “My Wife and Kids.” “All Or Nothing At All” from the “Our Way” CD was used by the BBC for the sound track of a documentary on Italian film maker, Armando Iannucci. David’s version of “Fly Me to the Moon” from the “Our Way” CD was used for 3 years as the theme of Garanti Bank of Turkey’s frequent flyer miles advertising campaign.
In 2003 David received the Jazz History Appreciation Month Award from the Department of the Interior for his “musical achievements, accomplishments, and dedication…” Congress created the Jazz History Appreciation Month Award in 1987, and Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush ordered that awards be given to recognize outstanding contributors to the art of jazz.
“The Wright Touch Big Band” released the critically acclaimed CD, “Our Way – A Tribute To The Sinatra Swing Era” in 2001.
In 2011 their CD “Power Sharing” was released with David’s band, “The Wright Touch Horns.”
He retired as a member of "The President''s Own" U.S. Marine Band with more than 20 years of service. During that time, he served 6 presidents. He performed as solo saxophonist and vocalist with the 8 member White House Dance Band, and as principal bassoonist in the White House Chamber Orchestra and Concert Band. Overseas concert tours with The Marine Band included, Ireland, Norway, and a tour of 5 major cities in the USSR (1990), as well as touring throughout each of our 48 contiguous states.
At the age of 13, David was already leading popular dance bands in his hometown of Winchester, Virginia. He then earned his Bachelor of Music degree, Magna cum Laude, from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music (''73). While still attending conservatory he toured and recorded with Stax Records, accompanying such artists as Isaac Hayes and Luther Ingram. Both artists had number 1 song hits that year (1972). David also appeared in the movie, Watts/Stax ''72, and more recently in Rob Reiner''s film, A Few Good Men (1992). While a student at Shenandoah Conservatory, Mr. Wright''s first ballet composition, The Hollow Men, was produced, and performed for a Title 9 (Arts) regional tour.
Next came acceptance to The Juilliard School of Music and studies with the world renowned bassoonist, William Polisi. Mr. Wright received his Master of Music degree in Performance from The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. (''74). David currently works closely with several charities, and is a member of the selection committee for the Panasonic and Rose Kennedy Awards offered by Very Special Arts, International. Mr. Wright served as a curriculum advisor for The George Washington University. David also serves on the Board of Directors of the Broad Creek Citizens'' Association.
A partial list of Mr. Wright''s Performance & Production Credits include:
Performed with:
Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Beverly Sills, Bob Hope,
Neil Diamond, , Mel Torme, Marvin Hamlish, Jesse Norman, Cab Calloway, The 5th Dimension, Mary Martin, Robert Goulet, Pearl Bailey,
The New York City Ballet, Washington Opera (on stage performance, Don Giovanni), Nancy Wilson, Jim Henson & The Muppets,
Bobby Rydell, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Temptations,
Captain & Tenelle, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Pete Fountain, Al Hirt,
Clint Holmes, The Judds, Quincy Jones, Arturo Sandoval,
Gary Morris ("Wind Beneath My Wings")
Producer/Assistant Producer:
Marilyn Horne, James Earl Jones, Cab Calloway, Rita Moreno,
Karen Akers, Angela Landsbury, Garrison Keillor, Delta Burke, Lynda Carter, Tramaine Hawkins & Richard Smallwood (Gospel)
Performed with numerous artists during the 12 years of the popular,
“In Performance at the White House” (1980-1992), as well as many other PBS Television Specials.
David has played sax with, and arranged sax solos for President Clinton.
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