EDUCATION:
Graduate of the B.M.I. Jazz Composers’ Workshop, New York City
M.F.A. (Music Theory and Composition), Montclair State University,
Montclair, New Jersey
B. A. (Music Education and Violin), Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Rutherford, New Jersey
Diploma (Music Composition and Guitar),
School of Contemporary Music,
Boston, Massachusetts
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JUST JAKES SUNDAY BRUNCH
Just Jakes Sunday Brunch 11am till 2 pm every week, is musical experience with a menu for almost every taste. , We play Jazz , Blues Celtic ,Cajun and any other music that is requested, if there are kids at the show they eventually end up on stage with the band for the sets grand finally, we believe in getting everyone into the act at Jakes so don't be surprised if by the end of the show you find yourself singing along or shaking something to the rhythm. Come join us for breakfast or lunch at this very intimate and fun setting reservations are suggested 973-655-8987
David Rimelis’ music has been performed by orchestras internationally, including the Boston Pops, National Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Saint Louis Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Western Australia Symphony, Minnesota Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, and the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra.
He has been featured artist with the Colorado Symphony, Eugene Oregon Symphony, Waco Texas Symphony, Concordia Orchestra, Plainfield New Jersey Symphony, The Cascade Festival of Music Orchestra, the New Sussex Symphony, the New Jersey Pops, the Oregon Festival of American Music Orchestra, and the Cabrillo Music Festival Orchestra.
Rimelis is artist-in-residence for the New Jersey State Council on The Arts and teaching artist for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center He is also Director of Music Education for the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children in Newark New Jersey. He has served as composer-in-residence for the Concordia Orchestra in New York City from 1990 - 2002.
His music is featured in the film about violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg “Speaking in Strings”, PBS and New Jersey Network documentaries “Summer Camp”, “It’s Red It’s Edible It Bounces”, the Mo Willems cartoon “The Man Who Yelled,” and the feature film “She Devil.” .
National Television appearances as featured musician include “Emeril Live” (improvising original music as “Dr Strings), CBS’s “The Guiding Light” (fiddler and country band leader), and NBC’s “Four Stories” (volunteer music teacher to HIV affected children).
As a guitarist and violinist, Rimelis has toured the United States, South America, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East
His unique charanga violin style has been featured with many prominent Latin ensembles, including Jose Fajardo, Johnny Pacheco, Roberto Torres, Orchestra Broadway, and Africando.
Rimelis is the founder and leader of the band “Life,” which performs original world jazz. The son of country western singer “Idaho Ed,” Rimelis was raised on American folk and popular music; he has won prizes in a number of regional fiddle contests.
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What a great time we had at Just Jakes for the brunch! I'm so glad we were able to make it. Your music was perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Glad to see you had a packed house too!! I got a kick out of the kids in the audience. They were adorable the way they were glued to everything you did and joined in with the musical instruments. It was great to see J & M again too. Thanks for a really wonderful time, Wanda & crew!
Hey Dave, Hope you are well. Have I told you how my nieces have enjoyed your The ABC Orchestra CD! Thanks again for making me part of it. Makin' Music- Always, Odarka www. Odarka. com
Hi David and family!! It's Wanda. Someone really did a nice job on your Myspace page, very cohesive and complementary of all your amazing accomplishments! You and your music are a very beautiful gift to the world!!
I have been trying to make it to Jakes and I will soon, I wont' give up and I'll try to bring some friends with me!
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