David Sparkman-Livin' for Love is an eclectic compilation of R&B w/some Rap, Smooth Jazz, Adult Contemporary, and even a track wit a Latin flair. This CD was recorded with the express intention of encouraging and refreshing the listener. David accompli

11 MP3 Songs
URBAN/R&B: R&B Rap mix, GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel



Details:
David Sparkman was born in Ohio to a Pentecostal Preacher and a mother who encouraged him to bless everyone with his God given talent. He began singing for audiences at age three and has never stopped. As a child he found his destiny in both God and music. Total immersion in both, perpetuated the desire to learn other instruments and to write the music and lyrics that grew within him. Today, David is an extremely gifted singer, songwriter and producer as well as an accomplished musician who plays piano and guitar.

This gentleman has developed a unique signature vocal style thatâs warm and inviting. He surrenders a velvety rich and smooth tenor voice replete with rounded spinning tones and a tender lilting falsetto. Once youâve heard him youâll agree, that his voice is sheer pleasure to the listener. His pure artistry and creativity reveal his amazing talent for expressing an emotion and delivering a thought. His soulful R&B, trills and runs, stream effortlessly through his music. His vocals are playful, exciting, sensual and unpredictable, he really captures the mood and feel of a variety music styles.

Davidâs musical influences are Phil Keagy, Andre Crouche, Art Tatum, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, Jimmy Smith, Marvin Gaye, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, and Donnie Hathaway. He was also very inspired by the English music invasion led by The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and other British bands of that era.

He played keyboards/vocals on the Smooth Jazz Christmas Tour with guitarist Peter White, saxophonist Mindi Abair, trumpeter Rick Braun. He co-wrote with pop star Britney Spears and has sung with Al McKay, Jarvis Church, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Bernard Purdy, Melba Moore, Javier Colon, Seal, Jeffrey Osbourne, Michael Paulo, Pauline Wilson. Heâs opened for Roberta Flack, The OâJays, and The Ohio Players.

Some of the artists joining him on David Sparkman-Livin' For love are Peter White, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, Donald Patterson, Valerie Pinkston.

REVIEWS:
SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS
All evening Peter, Rick and Mindi came out to the ends of the stage, out in the audience, and at one point, Peter was dancing with a 2-year old! The show began with Rick Braun's stirring rendition of "The Little Drummer Boy." Midway through the song, he was joined first by Peter, and then by Mindi. Then they went right into "The Christmas Song," with tremendous vocals provided by keyboardist, David Sparkman.

SMOOTH JAZZ VIBES
Keyboard player David Sparkman had the greatest smile, and he's an awesome singer with his own CD