From Blues, Funk & Be-bop to Swing, Salsa, Latin and Rock the mix of originals and fresh arrangements of cover songs will take your imagination on a musical journey with this hard hitting horn band featuring David Wright on vocals and sax.

12 MP3 Songs in this album (53:46) !
Related styles: Jazz: Jazz Vocals, Blues: Blues Vocals, Mood: Upbeat

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David G. Wright
As an instrumentalist, vocalist, bandleader, Master of Ceremonies, producer, and talent manager, David has been providing quality entertainment in the Washington area for over 20 years.
ABC Television and ABC Family Channel used Davidâs recording of âLuck Be A Ladyâ on the promotional commercial for the 2004 premiere of the Damon Wayanâs sitcom, âMy Wife and Kids.â
In 2003 David received the Jazz History Appreciation Month Award from the Department of the Interior for his âmusical achievements, accomplishments, and dedicationâ¦â Congress created the Jazz History Appreciation Month Award in 1987, and Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush ordered that awards be given to recognize outstanding contributors to the art of jazz.
âThe Wright Touch Big Bandâ has released the critically acclaimed CD, âOur Way â A Tribute To The Sinatra Swing Era.â
He retired as a member of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band with more than 20 years of service. During that time, he served 6 presidents. He performed as solo saxophonist and vocalist with the 8 member White House Dance Band, and as principal bassoonist in the White House Chamber Orchestra and Concert Band. Overseas concert tours with The Marine Band included, Ireland, Norway, and a tour of 5 major cities in the USSR (1990), as well as touring throughout each of our 48 contiguous states.
At the age of 13, David was already leading popular dance bands in his hometown of Winchester, Virginia. He then earned his Bachelor of Music degree, Magna cum Laude, from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music ('73). While still attending conservatory he toured and recorded with Stax Records, accompanying such artists as Isaac Hayes and Luther Ingram. Both artists had number 1 song hits that year (1972). David also appeared in the movie, Watts/Stax '72, and more recently in Rob Reiner's film, A Few Good Men (1992). While a student at Shenandoah Conservatory, Mr. Wright's first ballet composition, The Hollow Men, was produced, and performed for a Title 9 (Arts) regional tour.
Next came acceptance to The Juilliard School of Music and studies with the world renowned bassoonist, William Polisi. Mr. Wright received his Master of Music degree in Performance from The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. ('74). David currently works closely with several charities, and is a member of the selection committee for the Panasonic and Rose Kennedy Awards offered by Very Special Arts, International. Mr. Wright served as a curriculum advisor for The George Washington University. David also serves on the Board of Directors of the Broad Creek Citizens' Association.
In 1995, Dyane Wright joined the staff of Wright Music after retiring from The US Marine Band and Chamber Orchestra with 20 years of service. Dyane serves as our office manager, personnel director of musicians, and associate producer. David and Dyane have resided in the metropolitan area since 1974. Their daughter, Lindsay, was born in 1987.

A partial list of Mr. Wright's Performance & Production Credits include:
Performed with:
Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Beverly Sills, Bob Hope,
Neil Diamond, , Mel Torme, Marvin Hamlish, Jesse Norman, Cab Calloway, The 5th Dimension, Mary Martin, Robert Goulet, Pearl Bailey,
The New York City Ballet, Washington Opera (on stage performance, Don Giovanni), Nancy Wilson, Jim Henson & The Muppets,
Bobby Rydell, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Temptations,
Captain & Tenelle, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Pete Fountain, Al Hirt,
Clint Holmes, The Judds, Quincy Jones, Arturo Sandoval,
Gary Morris ("Wind Beneath My Wings")
Producer/Assistant Producer:
Marilyn Horne, James Earl Jones, Cab Calloway, Rita Moreno,
Karen Akers, Angela Landsbury, Garrison Keillor, Delta Burke, Lynda Carter, Tramaine Hawkins & Richard Smallwood (Gospel)
Performed with numerous artists during the 12 years of the popular,
âIn Performance at the White Houseâ (1980-1992), as well as many other PBS Television Specials.
David has played sax with, and arranged sax solos for President Clinton.