CHRIS ’DADDY’ DAVE

Solo from his listening party in NYC. Having blessed the scene for over 10 years with his unique musical styling, Chris Dave’s musicianship defies classification and places him amongst the best drummers in the world. His articulated beats, intrinsic rhythms and innovative inflections have gained him recognition as one of the most influential and prototypical drummers in the industry today. Houston, TX native, Dave has been around the world and back playing for and recording with some of music’s most established and iconic artists including: Kenny Garrett, Terrence Blanchard, Dolly Parton, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Me’shell N’Degeocello, Robert Glasper Trio, Nicolas Payton, TLC, Toni Braxton, Kevin Mahogany, Kim Burrell, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common, Maxwell, Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, A Tribe Called Quest, Vicente Archer, Mint Condition (Janet Jackson World Tour), Vernel Brown, Munyungo Jackson, Romero Lubambo, Dianne Reeves, Otmaro Ruiz, Michelle Williams, Sa Ra, Geri Allen, Yolanda Ada