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

...are you thinking again...just play!



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....
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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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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





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





Dec 30 2008 1:50 AM

KEEP HOPE ALIVE...

HAPPY NEW YEAR

PEACE,


NANETTE
QUINTINO





Dec 24 2008 2:08 AM

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





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





Nov 16 2008 5:51 AM

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





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





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





Oct 8 2008 5:46 PM

Olá David!!!
Thanks for being a friend.
"Obrigado" from Portugal.
All the best.
Mário Loforte
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





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





Aug 23 2008 9:07 PM

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

Gilmar Gomes
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





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





Jul 16 2008 2:00 PM

REALLY GREAT MUSIC,DAVID..THANKS FOR ADDING ME...CHEERS...
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
Sabrina Lastman





Jun 27 2008 8:18 PM

David,

It was great playing with you yesterday!

Thanks so much.

Sabrina
Brandee Younger





Jun 27 2008 4:28 PM

Hey David,

Man, you have NO IDEA how happy I was that you guys were on the concert. The American Harp Society has come a LONG way, if you know what I mean! The concert was great. I'm sure I will see you again real soon.

Take care!

Brandee
*RICON* (Ree-Cone)





Jun 19 2008 5:34 AM

Thank You!
WALDOMBE





Jun 6 2008 11:05 AM

David un placer conocerte y poder disfrutar de tu musica que es realmente maravillosa. Te mando un saludo a ritmo afrouruguayo de candombe, gracias por el add mucha PAZ y mucho AXE.
ali kil





May 25 2008 9:19 PM

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Thanks for the add. i hope to see you...ali kil...
Deutica Zirta





May 26 2008 11:59 PM

Thanks David! One take music.
Fernando Otero





May 3 2008 6:34 AM

David!
All my gratitude for the great time we shared.
Thank you for your amazing talent and your
generous heart.
With Appreciation,
Fernando
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