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David P. Stevens – Timeless
3½ stars out of 4
David P. Stevens is a "jack of all trades" in the music business. He composes, produces, engineers and plays guitar on his latest CD, "Timeless". He describes his music as, "cool, exciting and mesmerizing." His latest CD sure is pleasant and relaxing to listen to. I was hooked on the track, "In Philly", which is a hip charged groove in the tradition of the music group, "Pieces of a Dream". Other tracks of note are " ". The CD definitely has style. Stevens give the listener an entertaining fill of jazz music. "Timeless" is certainly a well made recording!
Previous 2006 CD Reviews
Off the charts! What a wonderful CD. Wish I could give one to all my friends
Reviewer: DRLS
This CD, with its sweet challenging style keeps one wanting more. The quality of the package is right up there with the best. Not only are the music compositions excellent, but the engineering as well. I believed for a long time that David P. Stevens is a musical genius now we have this CD to prove it!
Reviewer: T. Sligh
I wanted to make sure I leave my rating.. A+
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer: T. Sligh (click for website)
This is Awesome. David shows just how awesome a musician and producer he is. This project is going to speak peace and countless number of people! If you are looking for something new and innovative, you have found it in Timeless!!!
Straight from the "Camp of David" the psalmist!!
Reviewer: Charles Dixon
Congrats on your release.. I have been and always will be a fan of the musical gift that God has placed in you. All I can say is trust and believe that great things are in store my brother.
I feel God in This
Reviewer: Ben Richardson II
David My name is Ben DAVID Richardson your CD is off the chain, I will send as many as I can to your site. I really believe God is going to bless you in your path that he has laid out for you. Live the Life that he design for you and watch the elevation brother. You go man.
- smooths reviews
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”
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Bio
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.
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