Andy
07/04/24
A true pro
I just love the guy, his dedication to teaching is amazing
David Olivas
David Olivas is a woodwind player, pianist, arranger, and songwriter. He has studied with Katisse Buckingham (Zawinul Legacy Band), Eric Marienthal (Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Chick Corea Elektrik Band), John Purcell (Jack DeJohnette, World Saxophone Quartet), Dr. Shannon LeClaire, Walter Beasley, Dino Govoni, and Kristen Strom (Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra).
Shortly after earning his B.A. in Saxophone Performance from the Berklee College of Music, David moved to Southern California where he began working as a sideman and recording with independent artists. David's alto saxophone and piano playing are featured in the movie "One In The Gun," (starring James Russo and Robert Davi) on the song "Addicted," which he co-wrote with singer Chadwick Johnson. His flute playing can be heard on the track “Just My Thang” by artist Rosalee, featuring Snoop Dogg. He also played keyboards on the recent release “Sounds Like Music,” a song he co-wrote with singer Jill Desiree. In addition to recording and teaching, David has also done some woodwind doubling for theater productions, including shows at AMDA College and Conservatory of the Arts in Los Angeles, and two years touring the U.S. and Canada playing tenor sax and flute in the production "I Love Lucy: Live On Stage.”
As a sideman, David has performed at numerous venues, including Hotel Cafe, The Troubadour, The Baked Potato, The House of Blues, Spaghettini (Seal Beach), Spaghettini and The Dave Koz Lounge (Beverly Hills), Anthology (San Diego), The Knitting Factory, The Segerstrom Center, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and The Smith Center (Las Vegas, NV).
Shortly after earning his B.A. in Saxophone Performance from the Berklee College of Music, David moved to Southern California where he began working as a sideman and recording with independent artists. David's alto saxophone and piano playing are featured in the movie "One In The Gun," (starring James Russo and Robert Davi) on the song "Addicted," which he co-wrote with singer Chadwick Johnson. His flute playing can be heard on the track “Just My Thang” by artist Rosalee, featuring Snoop Dogg. He also played keyboards on the recent release “Sounds Like Music,” a song he co-wrote with singer Jill Desiree. In addition to recording and teaching, David has also done some woodwind doubling for theater productions, including shows at AMDA College and Conservatory of the Arts in Los Angeles, and two years touring the U.S. and Canada playing tenor sax and flute in the production "I Love Lucy: Live On Stage.”
As a sideman, David has performed at numerous venues, including Hotel Cafe, The Troubadour, The Baked Potato, The House of Blues, Spaghettini (Seal Beach), Spaghettini and The Dave Koz Lounge (Beverly Hills), Anthology (San Diego), The Knitting Factory, The Segerstrom Center, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and The Smith Center (Las Vegas, NV).
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