David King (musician)

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David King (b. 8 June 1970) is a drummer and composer active in Minneapolis, Minnesota since the 1990s. He is known for his versatile and high-energy playing style, and his ability to contribute to bands operating in different musical genres. He is a founding member of Happy Apple and The Bad Plus, both of which are jazz trios, although neither play traditional styles. He works simultaneously in around a dozen other bands, many in the jazz, electronic, indie and rock genres. He is considered a major catalyst in the Minneapolis/St. Paul music scene; in recent years he has been subject to increasing demand elsewhere.