DAVID FRIEDMAN
Genres: Post-Fusion Contemporary, Post Bop, Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

David Friedman (b. March 10, 1944, New York City) is an American jazz percussionist. His primary instruments are vibraphone and marimba. from discogs David Friedman, known for both a dazzling 4-mallet vibraphone technique and profound creativity, is regarded as one of the most influential vibraphonists of his generation, and remains at the forefront of jazz as both a performer and educator. Born in New York but based in Berlin for over 30 years, he has been an esteemed and sought after member of the European jazz scene for decades. Before moving to Berlin, he was at the centre of New York’s jazz and recording scene: after a 2-year stint in singer Tim Buckley’s band, he appeared on a slew of recordings on CTI and other labels throughout the 1970s and ’80s. He has performed or recorded with Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver (In Pursuit of the 27th Man,) Hubert Laws (Live at Carnegie Hall) read more...