David Cullen (musician)

David Cullen

David Cullen at the Berks Jazz Fest : March 24, 2004
Background information
Born (1959-03-19) March 19, 1959
Origin Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Genres Classical Guitar, Jazz, World
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer, performer, arranger, author
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1975–present
Labels Windham Hill, Solid Air Records
Website www.cullenguitar.com

David Thomas Cullen (born March 19, 1959) is an American guitarist,[1][2] as well as a performer, composer and arranger of various styles of guitar music including classical, jazz and World Music. He is currently an Artists in Residence at Elizabethtown College.

Biography

David Cullen began playing guitar at age seven. He joined a working rock band at 14 before taking up the Classical Guitar at 15. From 1977 to 1981 he attended the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. Notable performances include a New York debut recital for the American Institute of Guitar’s International Guitar Festival in 1985, a Merkin Concert Hall live broadcast for WNYC in 1988,[3] and the 92nd Street Y New York Guitar Festival in 2004.[4] He is an Artist in Residence at Elizabethtown College and teaches Jazz and Classical Guitar at Kutztown University, Millersville University, and West Chester University.

Equipment

Music and musical influences

Discography

Original work

Live recordings

Collaborations

with Michael Manring

Compilations

References

  1. ↑ 47th Annual Grammy Awards
  2. ↑ "Henry Mancini - Pink Guitar - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 2004-09-21. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
  3. ↑ Live from Merkin Hall - the Undead #235
  4. ↑ “Guitar Harvest benefits educational outreach”

External links

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