email: davenesstrio@gmail.com
About Us
Dave Ness Trio
The Dave Ness Trio has been performing original compositions and jazz standards for over 20 years. They have recorded three albums of original music- Sketches (2009), Layers (2013) and Grooveness (2018). Book them today. email: davenesstrio@gmail.com
Quotes about the Dave Ness Trio from Chicago Jazz Magazine:
"There is no denying his (Ness') superlative skill on the guitar."
“Musical globetrotting is one of the features of this delightful album, with influences ranging from flamenco to Brazilian genres.”
“…creatively accomplished record…”
“…eloquent and poetic acoustic guitar work.”
“…intelligently crisp and emotionally gritty.”
“Barker’s angular beats and complex polyrthythms are surprisingly soothing…”
“... Matt Thompson’s warm and profoundly resonant bass as he creates a complex and thoughtful solo…."
Dave Ness
David Ness, B.M. Northern Illinois University; M.M. Northwestern University, is a freelance musician in the Chicago area. He has performed classical and jazz music in the Chicago area for almost 30 years. Currently, Dave teaches guitar, music theory, electronic music and jazz for Libertyville High School. He has previously taught at Northwestern University, Carthage College and College of Lake County. His article on guitarist Freddie Green can be found in the November 1999 edition of the International Association of Jazz Educators Journal. Dave is available for private lessons, clinics, and solo performances (such as for weddings). Dave is skilled in classical and jazz styles. davenesstrio@gmail.com
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