Biography
Biography
DAVID PAUL STEVENS
GUITARIST PRODUCER ENGINEER SONGWRITER
Born into a musical family, David Stevens began playing the guitar at age 12, and quickly by the age of 15 began writing, recording, and playing professionally. After college, David headed to Nashville TN, where he was the guitarist in the house band for the Trinity Broadcasting network. Here, David also did some touring, writing and performing. From Nashville, David relocated several times, to different cities, to pursue diverse musical ventures.
In 2005, David recorded his first jazz album entitled “Timeless” Dave featured several Philadelphia session musicians, and employed the services of longtime musical friend, Lisa McClendon. “Timeless” set the stage for what was to come.
After the success of Timeless, David began recording his new album, “The Shedd”. Accompanying David on this venture are, Steve Cole, Gerald Veasley, Carol Riddick, Session basist Alex Al, Session drummer, Donnell Spencer Jr., veteran producer and keyboardist, Donald Robinson, Carl Cox of D-For, and several other session musicians from all over. The fusion of these incredible musicians is nothing short of amazing!
When asked about David’s vision for “The Shedd”, he had this to say: “I wanted to create an album that encapsulated the tradition of the Philadelphia jam session! In this album I focused mainly on live musicians, and letting live musicians have the freedom to jam. There are some great love songs for married folks on here as well, but the majority of the album was geared towards bringing back the lost art of live studio recording!”
Currently, Stevens writes, produces, and engineers at his own recording facility, located in beautiful Bryn Mawr PA. Here, David is hard at work on producing other artists, and gearing up for the “Shed Tour”. This new album will quickly separate Stevens from the pack. David has also garnered endorsements from ESP guitars, Fred Rock Guitars, and currently with his new family, “Zion Guitars”.
A few of David’s musical influences are his mentor, Darryl Johnson (of D-For), Fred Cooper (Boyz 2 Men), George Benson, Earl Klugh, Dwight Sills, Larry Carlton, and Norman Brown. Stevens, who earned a B.A. in Philosophy and African American Studies from University of Massachusetts sincerely states, "If I could change anything about music, it would be to bring back real musicians, and change the tide from instant microwave hits, to actual thoughtful individual expression. "
David Stevens is a “must see” performer. His season as a musician, and his electrifying stage presence will please any contemporary jazz loving audience for any event. If you’re looking for a headliner, or even an opener for your next event, contact 215-313-0682, sanctifly@gmail.com, www.sanctifly.com.
Instrumentation
David P. Stevens Guitar, Ryan Young drums, Deveron Patterson Piano, Steve Nelson Bass, Dris Davis,Sean Flemming Percussion, Sax?
Discography
National Artists:
Marvin Winans Jr.
“Image of a Man” Engineer/ Guitar/ Bass
Lisa McClendon
“Live At the House Of Blues” Writer
“Reality” (Forthcoming) Writer/ Producer/ Guitar/ Bass
Gerald Veasley
“The Shedd” Guest performer
Steve Cole
“The Shedd” Guest Performer
Carol Riddick
“The Shedd” Guest Performer
Marvin Sapp
NIYC Convention, Guitar
Ben Tankard
NIYC Convention, Guitar
Trinity Broadcasting Network
Guitarist for 1 year
Dotty Rambo
Guitar
Alvin Slaughter
Guitar
Gail Jhonson
“Nu Groove Christmas Sampler” Producer/Guitar/Keys/ Engineer
Kim Sledge
“peaceful” Guitar
Tim Reaves
“Something Special” Guitar/ Writer/ Producer
Divine Praise
Guitar
His Own
Guitar
Solo Albums:
The Shedd
Timeless
“David Paul Stevens and Friends, From Thoughts To Actions”
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Independent Albums Produced by David
NNeka Best “Better Than Life”
Nneka Best “Higher Than I”
Thomas Sligh “Treasures Of the Heart”
Cassey Brabbs “Turn”
Stan Jones “the Experience”
Mastery Charter High school Project
Children Of God Movement “Age Of Innocents”
Aisha Morrell, “Aisha Morrell”
Links
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