About Band
DAVID FRAZIER The signature style of Louisiana contemporary jazz guitarist, David Frazier, which he coined as "Jazz Infused Rhythm & Groove", 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 recent 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.
