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David Garfield

David Garfield's mission statement is "I make music." And "make music" he does, as a world-renowned keyboard artist, producer, and composer. Be it jazz, rock, funk, or world beat -- he is the creative force behind the production of many internationally acclaimed recordings.

David started his career with jazz greats such as Willie Bobo, Freddie Hubbard, and Tom Scott in the 70s. After being on the LA scene for several years, he moved into the vast studio world during its heyday and earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship and versatility. This work eventually led to composing opportunities for television, film, and commercials (NBC/Disney/Nippon Television/RTL Germany).

During the 80s Garfield arranged and produced many top Japanese artists, and went on to produce his own projects for release in Japan. For the past 20 years, he has enjoyed continued popularity and success in that part of the world.

David's access to top studio musicians and state of the art equipment led him to start his own production company, Creatchy Productions. His Creatchy Records label soon followed.

His first international release on Creatchy, "Tribute to Jeff", featured 78 musicians and artists, including Don Henley, Eddie Van Halen, Michael McDonald, and Richard Marx, a virtual who's who of the music industry. Critically acclaimed worldwide, this project reached the top ten charts in Japan (Pop) and the U.S. (NAC). David quickly followed up "Tribute to Jeff" with "I Am The Cat

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Album Review

Grant Geissman: Blooz

Read "Blooz" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci


There are several ways of judging the success of a recording. Perhaps a hearing makes the listener, if a musician, want to sit in and jam. That is a good sign. Then there is the “sit still test." For many, the direct, emotional and physical connection between music and brain leaves them simply hanging out, absence of motion impossible, sitting still not an option. Grant Geissman's Blooz happily passes both tests. Turn the volume up and a blues party comes ...

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David Garfield & Friends: The State of Things

Read "The State of Things" reviewed by John Kelman


Unless you frequent Los Angeles clubs like The Baked Potato and La Ve Lee, chances are you haven't heard of keyboardist David Garfield. But you've heard him. Appearing on over a hundred albums, Garfield has worked with artists like trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and guitarist Larry Carlton. He's a co-founder of Los Lobotomys and Karizma, two fusion-based jam bands that have included drummers like Vinnie Colaiuta and Simon Phillips, as well as guitarists Steve Lukather and the perennially-underrated Michael Landau.

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David Garfield & Friends: Tribute to Jeff (Porcaro)

Read "Tribute to Jeff (Porcaro)" reviewed by Dave Hughes


Jones extravaganza, or perhaps “We Are The World." Seventy-seven musicians, most of whom are names well-known on the L.A. studio scene over the last twenty-five years, come together in various combinations to pay tribute to Jeff Porcaro. Porcaro, who died in 1992 from inhaling fumes from lawn chemicals, is perhaps best known as the drummer in Toto, but he has performed on countless albums running the gamut from rock to R&B to jazz.

The songs and the musicians on this ...

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Interview

M5 Interview with David Garfield

M5 Interview with David Garfield

Source: All About Jazz

David Garfield just got home from his first KARIZMA 30th anniversary world tour. This keyboardplayer and all-round musician palyed and performed with the best there is, blending rock, jazz, latin, pop and world into something vibrant and alive which is now known as West Coast music. His brainchild, Creatchy Productions, is an independent organization and production company providing quality music, live projects such as The Tribute To Jeff (Porcaro) and lots more. Check out the interview he did for Mizar5 ...

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Recording

David Garfield & Friends "A Very Special Night Of Music"

David Garfield & Friends  "A Very Special Night Of Music"

Source: All About Jazz


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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Blooz

MESA/Bluemoon
2022

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The State of Things

ESC Records
2006

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Giving Back

Creatchy Records
2003

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Tribute to Jeff...

Zebra Records
1998

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