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David Silliman (davidsilliman.com)
Jazz / Latin / Ambient

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MONTCLAIR, New Jersey
United States

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Member Since9/15/2006
Band Websitedavidsilliman.com
Band Members"Saundra Silliman Quartet"-Vocals....."Edmar Castaneda Trio" - Edmar-Harp, Marshall Gilkes-Trombone ...............other artists I've had the honor to work with are: Cesar Camargo Mariano, Al DiMeola, Cassandra Wilson, Blossom Dearie, Aretha Franklin, Romero Lubambo, producer Walter Afanasieff,
InfluencesMiles Davis, Philip Glass, Tony Williams, Steve Jordon, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Max Roach, Blossom Dearie....
Sounds LikeMe!!
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   About David Silliman (davidsilliman.com)
Drummer and percussionist, David Silliman's middle name should be versatility. Whether accompanying song stylists such as Mariah Carey, Cassandra Wilson, and Blossom Dearie or playing with Colombian Harpist Edmar Castaneda, David’s exciting rhythmic energies add color and mood to any musical performance. He’s also comfortable playing in the pit of a Broadway show or with the New Jersey Symphony. David has over 20 years of experience. His performances have taken him to concerts and festivals in Italy, Vienna, Berlin, the North Sea, Monterey, Uruguay and Lithuania. David was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was exposed to a wide variety of music. David’s first studies were in the Classical field, studying snare drum, xylophone and timpani. Later studies exposed him to Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian and Funk music. Hearing music with a drummer and a percussionist made a strong impression on his playing. Trying to recreate that sound and “feel” with just one person has become a lifetime passion. David’s current setup when needed includes a standard American drum set augmented with a South American Cajon. Drums from the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean along various other percussion, some his own creations, surround him. His performances on percussion and drums at the Umbria Jazz Festival, in Orvieto, Italy with Columbian Harpist, Edmar Castaneda garnered praise from critics and audiences alike. David’s unique setup allowed him to move seamlessly from the cajon, to drum set and all percussive “toys” in between, creating the rhythmic sound and energy of two or three percussionists. Years of playing with Blossom Dearie’s trio, showed another side of David’s musical talents. Dearie’s soft and understated musical styling is matched perfectly with David’s softer, highly sensitive drumming. Highlights of Silliman’s past work include concert tours with Al DiMeola, Cassandra Wilson, and Leslie Uggams. He also has performed with Aretha Franklin in New York, and is featured on the VH1 Divas 2001 concert. © 2007 David Silliman

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Little Johnny Rivero

Little Johnny Rivero



Dec 24 2009 12:42 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Micaela Chauque y Andrés "Santanita"

Micaela Chauque y Andrés "Santanita"



Dec 24 2009 12:42 PM

Gracias por la amistad y por compartir este espacio con nosotros.Que tengan un muy buen 2010!!!Saludos desde Tilcara!!!ANDRES Y MICAELA!!!

 


 
Kuma de silva

Kuma de silva



Dec 15 2009 6:42 PM

Like your style! THANKS!



F-15 ensamble

F-15 ensamble



Sep 2 2009 5:33 PM

hey david, blessing from bogota colombia. F-15 enamble. We hope to see you in bogota. Visit our TROPIBLUES myspace.
Morrie Louden

Morrie Louden



Aug 21 2009 9:32 PM

Oh Yeah!
The gig was great! Super fun...
I'm now looking in to bringing you to LA in Dec.
I think I can make it work! Hope it's good on your end.
I think there's four gigs booked so far.
Morrie
Samuel Torres

Samuel Torres



Aug 21 2009 9:32 PM

HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
Jamie Lynn Noon

Jamie Lynn Noon



Aug 7 2009 2:07 PM

Hey,

Thank you so much for the love and support! :)

Always,

Jamie
Julio Santillan

Julio Santillan



Apr 12 2009 1:47 AM

I had a great time playing with you (as always).
Let me know when you are in Europe.
Take care.
Rodrigo Gonzalez Pahlen

Rodrigo Gonzalez Pahlen



Jan 28 2009 9:25 PM

Hello David!
Nice music!!
I'm glad to have news from you!
I hope we will play together again.
All the best
Rodrigo G P
NANETTE NATAL

NANETTE NATAL



Dec 30 2008 1:50 AM

KEEP HOPE ALIVE...

HAPPY NEW YEAR

PEACE,


NANETTE
QUINTINO

QUINTINO



Dec 24 2008 2:08 AM

Hi David,Thanks for the add.I hope see you soon.
Happy holiday,Quintino
eric golub

eric golub



Nov 18 2008 11:05 PM

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the request. Here we are, all those years ago!:

Erikception

Best,

Eric
Andrea Tierra

Andrea Tierra



Nov 18 2008 7:20 PM

David!
I enjoyed so much the gig on Friday!
Thanks for sharing your music with us!
Hugs
Julio Santillan

Julio Santillan



Nov 16 2008 5:51 AM

That bombo is sounding great! I hope we can play together soon.
Gilmar Gomes

Gilmar Gomes



Nov 7 2008 1:39 AM

Hi David , it was really nice to see you at the zinc bar brother .
let me know wen are you guys play again .
peace .
TONY CIMOROSI

TONY CIMOROSI



Oct 30 2008 8:52 PM

Live @ The Gusto Grill route 18 north, east brunswick new jersey... from 8pm till 11pm..
Oct 31...

Tony Cimorosi electric upright bass
David Silliman percussion
Kersten Stevens electric violin
Mike Hogan guitar
NANETTE NATAL

NANETTE NATAL



Oct 14 2008 9:00 PM

Greetings!!
Just weeks away from Election 2008....Please check out the anti-Bush/McCain video (“Same Old Story”) and pass it on!
# 32 on Neil Young’s “Living with War” video website page: http://www. neilyoung. com/lwwtoday/lwwvideospage. html
Thanks!
Peace,
Nanette
Mário Loforte

Márioloforte Loforte



Oct 8 2008 5:46 PM

Olá David!!!
Thanks for being a friend.
"Obrigado" from Portugal.
All the best.
Mário Loforte
federico (chancho) blois

federico (chancho) blois



Sep 9 2008 3:42 PM

es un honor estar en contacto contigo,
soy percusionista y la verdad que me encata como tocas,muy buena musica.
Saludos grandes desde montevideo uruguay
Sonia Maria De Lutiis

Sonia Maria de Lutiis



Sep 3 2008 8:56 PM

Hello, David!
Thank you and be welcome here
in my Brazilian space
Congratulations for your work.
Kiss,
Sonia
Gilmar Gomes

Gilmar Gomes



Aug 23 2008 9:07 PM

BROTHER DAVID , HOPE YOU ARE WELL .
KEEP ON GRUVE BROO ...

Gilmar Gomes
NANETTE NATAL

NANETTE NATAL



Aug 12 2008 8:45 PM

Hi Dave ...I just stopped by to let you know that my new video Six Years Down was added to Neil Young’s Living With War Today. You're not playing on this one, just groovin.... Peace, Nanette
TROY DEXTER

TROY DEXTER



Aug 4 2008 10:03 PM

Hey Dave,

Wonderful to reconnect. Love the music on your page. Continued success to you and thanks for getting back to me. I do hope we share some stage a again sometime soon. Peace and please stay in touch.
Troy
John Balikos

John Balikos



Jul 16 2008 2:00 PM

REALLY GREAT MUSIC,DAVID..THANKS FOR ADDING ME...CHEERS...
Eric Kurimski

Eric Kurimski



Jul 2 2008 8:45 AM

Hey David,

Thanks for the add... Your music sounds amazing as always. I hope we can play sometime soon.

Eric
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