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David celebrates the wonder and gift of music as something not to be taken for granted! Songs Of David promotes the diversity and infinite variety of jazz music! I believe that Music is a gift to be enjoyed and savored! Jazz music, with its roots coming from spirituals, church, and the blues has birthed a myriad of musical styles. The Universe is filled with diversity and variety. Therefore I do not promote only one style of jazz. Instead, I write, arrange, record, and produce jazz in it's many forms, encouraging an open heart, open mind, and open attitude of acceptance and appreciation for the creativity and infinite musical ideas of others! Music and religion are intimately linked and music is one of the most powerful tools to convey religious meaning. We as human beings have been given the gift of musical language which can help transform us from our humdrum, everyday existence, into something out of the ordinary. Whether music excites us or soothes us, it transports us to another place. When we play and listen to music it can lift us out of ourselves and enjoy the very language of the heavens. Music is not just sound vibrations or notes on paper - it is ecstatic language! Songs Of David also places great emphasis on the gift and joy of learning Music. If you're looking for material for study purposes visit the Jazz Ed pages by clicking on the link in the main menu below. David has charts/sheet music available for Big Band, Full Jazz Band, Combo and Solo arrangements in a wide variety of jazz flavors! If you are looking for charts or for play along tracks just click on the icons from the main menu directly below. "Tain't no sin to step out of your skin and dance around in your bones!" Above all...Celebrate Today and savor the music! |
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"Great To Be Alive!"
"Great To Be Alive!" |
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A wide variety of Jazz flavors composed by Pianist/Composer David Arivett including funk, fusion, smooth, r&b, contemporary, and straight ahead with stellar guest musicians Alex Acuna, Marvin Stamm,Tom Hemby, Ed Maina, Shane Philen and a fat horn section! |
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notes: This CD contains songs that celebrate life! "Great To Be Alive!" includes almost entirely all new original compositions by pianist/composer David Arivett."David Arivett continues to make riveting music with some of the best players in America. He can write/coax melodies out of a rock, and assimilate grooves from the hinterlands! His connection to legacy players (Marvin Stamm and Alex Acuna) is stellar, and just adds to the reasons why this a must-hear record. Congrats David!!" - (Fletch Wiley is a Grammy Award winning Composer, Producer, and Arranger). |
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"Jazzed And Glad"
"Jazzed And Glad!" |
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"A delightful smorgasbord of jazz flavors!!" "Great melodies...great moods are waiting!" |
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notes"Jazzed and Glad" contains a wide variety of jazz styles, Contemporary, Funk, Smooth, and Gospel jazz. Memorable melodies, songs that groove, and make ya' want to dance and celebrate, as well as quiet inspirational jazz ballads of thankfulness - are all covered! A delightful smorgasbord of jazz flavors!! |
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"Island Fun is a tropical flavored jazz offering from keyboardist/composer whiz David Arivett. The songs are mostly original material superbly written by David! Sunny and warm, with a unique mixture of tropical jazz tunes with a bluesy funky twist! Take your shoes off, and get ready to dance and celebrate with this new release from Songs Of David!". "ISLAND FUN is a charming collection of Latin jazz. It features the work of pianist/composer David Arivett. The overall vibe is most enjoyable and has a sweet, bluesy/funky Latin jazz sound, a sound that will bring David Arivett many new listeners. Songs include, "Time To Celebrate," "Rio," "Lift Up De' Lord," "Island Fun," and others. Cover tunes include "Mezambo" (Ronnie Cuber) and "Beauty And The Beast" (Herbie Hancock). The listening audience will find this collection very enjoyable. I really loved the horns, especially the saxophones & piano solo work very much; very smooth, very well-crafted... David has a winner with his ISLAND FUN. It is a CD collection of tropical jazz that will appeal to a diverse audience of jazz listeners. Nicely done!" - Lee Prosser, JazzReview.com "Arivett's Island Fun CD is a work of great musicianship, great keyboard technique, and smooth production qualities."- (Studio News) "David's music is diverse and creative. His CD's are staples of my radio shows. The positive vibes and quality that emanates from David's music has added so much to my radio shows."- (Joe Kelley "The Upper Room "WVOF 88.5 FM, CT) Larry Cangelosi - All Saxophones Download individual single tracks or download Entire CD on -i-Tunes, Amazon, or CDBaby. |
"Be ready to be transported to a peaceful and serene place with Keyboard Meditations by David Arivett. David's music definitely has therapeutic qualities! Beautiful pianos and lush orchestral pads compliment his wonderful compositions and skilled keyboard playing". "Our radio program 'Alpha Rhythms' is dedicated to music that takes you places, and David Arivett's "Keyboard Meditations" CD does just that! Each piece of music carries the listener to where spirit and emotion are the ruling forces. 'Keyboard Meditations' is aptly named in that it is a remarkably contemplative CD. From the masterpiece compositions, Broken, Mysterious Wonder and First Snow, through Arivett's Adagio for Strings, we are treated to numerous 'sound'scapes that invoke distinct moods and make the inner journey accessible for the listener. Thanks for providing our listeners with your music, and good luck with future projects!" Jerry Kenney Alpha Rhythms WYSO 91.3 FM
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More CD's By David Arivett
David's Compilation CD's
Several years ago David started releasing compilation CD's featuring David and other top jazz artists. An amazing wealth of jazzed up hymns, spirituals, and inspirational jazz is being offered on these 3 compilation CD's! |
Christian Jazz Artists Network Compilation CD # III
David Arivett presents the third CJA Network Compilation CD, "One In Spirit". 14 great songs by some of the top Christian Jazz Artists. Unity in Diversity - we are all one body, and one spirit in Christ! Many flavors of jazz with the roots still firmly grounded in jazz.
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Christian Jazz Artists Network Compilation CD # I To preview/purchase visit here! Only $13.99! |
Christian Jazz Artists Network Compilation CD # II To preview/purchase visit here! Only $13.99! |
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