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David Arivett

Whether it's Jazz, Caribbean, Choral, or Gospel, David Arivett has written and performed it. He writes music that truly evokes an emotional response. Songs of hope and healing, feelin' alright songs, his music has a profound emotional effect on listeners.

David has written music for television, radio jingles, production libraries and he has produced many custom recordings of choral and gospel music. Piano and Keyboards are David's main instruments. In addition, David is a superb vocalist, arranger and clinician.

David presently operates Songs Of David Studio where he produces and records his music as well as other clients. Songs Of David also publishes both worship and choral music ( over 100 original worship and choral songs!) He is also actively involved in celebrating the gift of music and creativity in churches, concerts, and workshops.

David is also founder of the Christian Jazz Artists Network. Organized in 2002 the CJA promotes Christian Jazz Artists, their music, and their faith. The CJA has a new CD compilation of "jazzed up" arrangements of classic hymns! In 2002 David produced "Island Fun" which has received rave reviews as a "tropical flavored" Smooth Jazz recording. Other best sellers are "Keyboard Meditations", and "Prayerful Meditations", which contain David's beautiful piano and keyboard skills.

He is also actively involved in celebrating the gift of music and creativity in churches, concerts, and workshops. David directs the CJA Big Band and sings with recording artists, "Fresh Fire" a Christian Vocal group who sing in a wide variety of styles. David provides Christian Jazz Worship charts, CD's, and other resources. He has just completed a keyboard instruction book, "Jazz Yer Blues" which contains a series of lessons for taking your playing and writing to the next level. Also completed is David's "Jazzed In Church" series of songs arrangements by David

Work is underway for a book about David's search and journey for God.

In his own words: "Music is an incredible gift that should never be taken for granted. We should celebrate with thankfulness and cherish it always!"

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Jazz Music Is Ecstatic Language

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Leonardo DaVinci once said, “Do you know that our souls are composed of music?" Music and religion are intimately linked, and music is one of the most powerful tools to convey religious meaning. As human beings, we have been given the gift of musical language which can help transform us from our humdrum, everyday existence, into something out of the ordinary. Whether music excites or soothes us, it transports us to another place. When we play and listen to music ...

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David Arivett Jazz Composer/Pianist New CD

David Arivett Jazz Composer/Pianist New CD

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A new CD recording has been released by the Songs Of David label."Jazzed and Glad" by David Arivett contains a wide variety of jazz styles, Contemporary, Latin, Funk, Smooth, and Gospel jazz. Memorable melodies, songs that groove, and make ya' want to dance and celebrate, as well as quiet inspirational jazz ballads of thankfulness - are all covered! A delightful smorgasbord of jazz flavors!! 9 out of the 10 tracks on “Jazzed and Glad" were written by Arivett. Joining David ...

"ISLAND FUN is a charming collection of Latin jazz. It features the work of pianist/composer David Arivett. The overall vibe is most enjoyable and has a sweet, bluesy/funky Latin jazz sound, a sound that will bring David Arivett many new listeners. Songs include, "Time To Celebrate," "Rio," "Lift Up De' Lord," "Island Fun," and others. Cover tunes include "Mezambo" (Ronnie Cuber) and "Beauty And The Beast" (Herbie Hancock). The listening audience will find this collection very enjoyable. I really loved the horns, especially the saxophones & piano solo work very much; very smooth, very well-crafted... David has a winner with his ISLAND FUN. It is a CD collection of tropical jazz that will appeal to a diverse audience of jazz listeners. Nicely done!" - Lee Prosser, JazzReview.com

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