David Arthur Skinner

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Born: January 3, 1980 Primary Instrument: Piano

Website: www.davidskinner.net

Pianist, guitarist, composer, music theoretician

Contemporary improvised music; all styles of jazz, especially swing; composition; cross-genre collaboration

Professional musician since 2001

Past projects include all types of improvisation performance, from early jazz and stride piano through bebop, swing and contemporary music

Musical performance and experimentation has included work with dancers, classical musicians, visual artists, poetry

Extensive performing experience: all over the north of England over many years; almost all the major towns and cities in Norway, as well as tours in Finland (2006), Japan (2007,08,09), and festivals in France, Belgium and Germany

Has been house pianist in several local jazz clubs; played with many top-level musicians in England and Norway

Member of the group Sphinx since 1999

Lived in Kent, UK, until 1998; Pontoise, France, 1998-1999; West Yorkshire, UK, 1999-2004; Oslo, Norway, 2004-2007; Bergen, Norway, 2007-present

Author of various studies on music theory, such as time signatures, polyrhythm and harmony.

Studies classical composition at Griegakademiet, Bergen, Norway

Last Updated: January 2, 2011

”Skinner has a technical repertoire that at times can take your breath away” - Bergens Tidende

”Peerless pianistry” - Bradford jazz club

Anders Lønne Grønseth / David Arthur Skinner
Arc en ciel - 2009

Sphinx
Bohemian Sketches - 2007

Anders Lønne Grønseth / David Arthur Skinner
Phantasmagoria - 2006

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Primary Instrument:
Piano

Location:
Bergen

Willing to teach:
Intermediate to advanced students

Credentials/Background:
Has experience teaching all levels and many styles from beginners to Master's degree graduates, particular emphasis on improvisation and jazz

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