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Dave Burbank
David's professional career began with his entrance in the United States Navy where after much in depth schooling he graduated from the Naval School of Music. For those not aware, musicians such as the kind you find in the U.S. Service Orchestras are considered amongst the highest caliber players in the industry by the musical community at large. The training is as intense and rigorous in it's own right as in any field of endeavor that can be offered while in Uncle Sam's employ. The Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who take up this task represent our nation around the world and only the finest graduates get the duty and privilege. Many do not make it and those who try and fail may find themselves peeling potatoes or painting the sides of rusting ships.
In David's case, he found out early on that if you wanted to give the training a go you couldn't just play one horn. There was no option to be just a tenor sax man...you had to learn multiple woodwinds. As a result, Dave became proficient with Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones as well as Clarinet and Flute. And not only must you play many reed instruments, you must read music and do it flawlessly. You must weekly, if not daily, face master instructors with more stripes on their sleeves than an NFL referee.
While in the Navy, it was David's privilege to play with some very notable personnel. The well known "Daddy G" of Gary U.S. Bonds fame was one his shipmates. He considers himself fortunate to have worked with Denny Seiwell who was Paul McCartney's drummer/ percussionist in Paul's group "Wings." In later years, after leaving the Navy, he was delighted to work in Dick Johnson's big band. Those familiar with the Boston music scene know that Dick only hired the best.
Sometimes the dignitaries for whom you play are even more impressive than the outstanding musicians with whom you work. During his tour of the Mediterranean aboard the Flagship of the 6th Fleet it was his pleasure to perform for Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly as well as Charles DeGaulle.
After finishing his tour of duty with the 1st Naval District Band of Boston, David continued his career with the very popular 7 piece R and B group "The Soul Sensations." Quite a change of menu, but one that clearly demonstrates his level of versatility. Many who enjoy his playing will remember his long standing 40 year association with "The Emanons," a well known group at clubs and dance venues throughout the South Shore of Massachusetts. It was during this period that David proceeded beyond his instrumental abilities to establish himself as both a front man and vocalist, skills which serve him well today on the ballroom scene.
Above all else, musicians who have worked with David as well as those who have listened to his playing over these many years describe his playing as the quintessential "Money Sound," that rich, lilting smooth manner of play that makes dancers and listeners alike feel like tapping their toes and moving their feet.
Currently, of course, he is the leader and prime mover of the regionally popular Ballroom group "DB's Orchestra." It is with pleasure that he invites you to attend one of the many major ballroom venues at which he and his orchestra play. Do not be surprised to find yourself doing a little dancing and toe tapping. It's almost impossible not to join the many who do.
In David's case, he found out early on that if you wanted to give the training a go you couldn't just play one horn. There was no option to be just a tenor sax man...you had to learn multiple woodwinds. As a result, Dave became proficient with Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones as well as Clarinet and Flute. And not only must you play many reed instruments, you must read music and do it flawlessly. You must weekly, if not daily, face master instructors with more stripes on their sleeves than an NFL referee.
While in the Navy, it was David's privilege to play with some very notable personnel. The well known "Daddy G" of Gary U.S. Bonds fame was one his shipmates. He considers himself fortunate to have worked with Denny Seiwell who was Paul McCartney's drummer/ percussionist in Paul's group "Wings." In later years, after leaving the Navy, he was delighted to work in Dick Johnson's big band. Those familiar with the Boston music scene know that Dick only hired the best.
Sometimes the dignitaries for whom you play are even more impressive than the outstanding musicians with whom you work. During his tour of the Mediterranean aboard the Flagship of the 6th Fleet it was his pleasure to perform for Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly as well as Charles DeGaulle.
After finishing his tour of duty with the 1st Naval District Band of Boston, David continued his career with the very popular 7 piece R and B group "The Soul Sensations." Quite a change of menu, but one that clearly demonstrates his level of versatility. Many who enjoy his playing will remember his long standing 40 year association with "The Emanons," a well known group at clubs and dance venues throughout the South Shore of Massachusetts. It was during this period that David proceeded beyond his instrumental abilities to establish himself as both a front man and vocalist, skills which serve him well today on the ballroom scene.
Above all else, musicians who have worked with David as well as those who have listened to his playing over these many years describe his playing as the quintessential "Money Sound," that rich, lilting smooth manner of play that makes dancers and listeners alike feel like tapping their toes and moving their feet.
Currently, of course, he is the leader and prime mover of the regionally popular Ballroom group "DB's Orchestra." It is with pleasure that he invites you to attend one of the many major ballroom venues at which he and his orchestra play. Do not be surprised to find yourself doing a little dancing and toe tapping. It's almost impossible not to join the many who do.