David Kelley

SUMMARY

David Kelley is a seasoned musician, specializing in all styles of musical performance on trombone and euphonium, with an additional specialization in percussion. Based in the Dallas area, David is a member of several of the top performing groups in North Texas, including the legendary Dallas Jazz Orchestra. He also plays with and leads the Dallas Christian Jazz Band. Additionally, he is top-call trombonist for more than a dozen big bands and party bands, as well as for multiple civic and church ensembles.

EXPERTISE

•  Trombone performance, all styles
•  Euphonium performance, all styles
•  Percussion performance, with an emphasis on auxiliary instruments
•  Musical instruction, with a focus on big-band jazz
•  Private musical instruction (trombone / euphonium)

PERFORMANCE PROFILE – CURRENT / ONGOING

•  Dallas Christian Jazz Band – music director / lead trombone 1995 – present
•  Buzz Murphy Orchestra – trombone 1999 – present
•  Paul Salos and the Let's Dance Band – trombone / percussion / vocals 2001 – present
•  Black Book Band – band leader / trombone 2005 – present
•  Russ Dorsey and the Musicmakers – trombone 2007 – present
•  Dallas Jazz Orchestra – trombone 2008 – present
•  Graceland Ninjaz – trombone 2013 – present
•  Frank Smith Band – trombone 2015
•  Dime Store Hoods – trombone 2015

PERFORMANCE PROFILE – PAST / ON-CALL

•  Big bands / Society bands

•  Les Elgart Orchestra – trombone
•  Jim Petty Orchestra – trombone
•  Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble – trombone
•  Pecos River Brass Big Band – trombone
•  Jack Melick Orchestra – trombone
•  Texas Instruments Jazz Band – trombone
•  Phares Corder Orchestra – trombone
•  Crosswinds Jazz Ensemble – trombone
•  EDS Jazz Ensemble – music director / lead trombone
•  Dynamic Swing Machine Jazz Band – trombone
•  JOSHUA Experience Jazz Band – trombone
•  Celebration Orchestra – trombone
•  C3 Jazz Band – trombone
•  Frisco Jazz Band – trombone
•  Various others

•  Civic / Select ensembles

•  Richland Early Brass – trombone / euphonium / percussion
•  Irving Symphony – percussion
•  Plano Community Band – trombone / percussion
•  Mesquite Symphony – trombone
•  Richardson Community Band – euphonium
•  Various others

•  Party Bands

•  Briefcase Blues Band (Blues Brothers act) – trombone
•  Good Question Band – trombone
•  Icehouse Band – trombone
•  Multiple commercial / backing-track / sound-track recording sessions – trombone
•  Multiple church performances / musicals / cantatas at local churches – trombone
•  Multiple musicals / concerts / shows / events – trombone
•  Backing performance for Don Most – trombone

ADDITIONAL

•  Recording producer for three full-length big-band CD recordings
•  Featured performer / soloist in various jazz and concert settings
•  National and International playing tours with Jubilation Brass International and the Metro Big Band
•  Clinic-style instruction in various settings
•  Private teaching studio, all ages

AWARDS

•  John Phillip Sousa National High School band award
•  Louis Armstrong National High School jazz award
•  International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) award – multiple citations