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"Friday Afternoon" continues to move up on the charts. It up to number 13 as of 6/24/08. We continue to thank all the listeners and radio stations that continues to play it. It is so appreciated. - 06.24.2008
"Friday Afternoon" debuts @ number 24 on the charts. We want to sincerely thank all of the great radio people who know a winner when they hear it, and all of the listeners who support them. - 05.08.08
"Deck The Halls": First day on the radio was picked up by Jones Radio Network http://www.jonesradio.com. It also hit #4 most added song on The Smooth Jazz Radio Stations chart and #8 on the Top 10 Most-Spin-Increase. Thanks to Roger Lifeset. - 11.27.2007
"Studio Jams" said: "Thank you so much for joining us on Studio Jams. You certainly are a wonderfully gifted trumpet player, and the consummate professional. It was a real pleasure to work so closely with you. I look forward to when we can do it again...hopefully soon! - 11.19.2007
As of today, I signed with Nuance Records of New York City. It was an offer that I couldn't refuse. The website is: www.nuancemusicgroup.com - 05.25.2007
Great News!!! As of today I was officially endorsed as a "National Performer" by the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in the world, Conn/Selmer. Here is what they had to say: "On behalf of Conn-Selmer, welcome to our company. You are now one of an elite group of endorsers for Conn-Selmer Instruments and we are proud to have you as part of the family. Our goal is to create a mutually beneficial relationship in which your career is enhanced and more players are choosing our instruments." - 05.04.2007
Discography
"Friday Afternoon" 2008 - Nuance/Little Fish Records
"More Love More Power" - 2006
"The Day Of" - 2006
"America's Christmas" - 2001
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David Wells is living his dream of a career in music. At the age of 9, David began studying the flugelhorn and trumpet and had his professional debut at the age of 13. Heavily influenced by Louie Armstrong, Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, David evolved into an instrumental soloist, reaching his audiences on an intimate level.
Wells shares his musical gift with the release of 6 CDs and nearly 200 performances a year. In 2006, the release of More Love, More Power, brought national acclaim on smooth jazz radio and reached #13 on the R&R (records and recordings) indicators. Additionally, his performance of Strawberry Letter #23 was charted at #10 in early 2007, just under internationally famous artist Kenny G.
Davids career soared in 2007 after moving to #10 on the R&R charts, and he was endorsed by trumpet and flugelhorn manufacturers Conn and Selmer. His television and sports appearances included airing in Columbus Blue Jackets and ESPN2 broadcasts and performing for the Cincinnati Reds. David was also featured in Christian music magazines and networks, WTAP-TVs Daybreak and numerous Christian conferences.
In 2007, David made guest appearance on the national television show Studio Jams, with over 10 million viewers on the BET Network. In November 2007, he performed aboard the luxurious Sovereign of the Seas, smooth jazz cruise.
Jazz show host Larry Hollowell spoke of the cruise performance praising that, Wells soaring trumpet carved melodies
Wells facility on his horn is masterful, to say the least. His tone is boldly exciting and immediately engaging.
Davids music is so engaging his holiday single, Deck the Halls, hit #1 as the most-added song on smooth jazz radio stations nationwide in cities such as Chicago, Miami, Orlando, and NYC. He also hit #8 in the Top 10 most spin increase listing nationwide.
In 2008, Wells continues to win fans all over the country with the release of his 7th CD, Friday Afternoon on Nuance/Little Fish Records available now at stores such as Barnes and Noble, and online at www.littlefishrecords.com . The CD hit #24 on the charts and within just one short week rose to #23. Friday Afternoon is a collection of instrumental pieces, which reach out and touch the listeners heart and soul, said Hollowell. For more information about David Wells or to purchase his CDs, visit his website: www.davidwellsonline.com
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