Described by Modern Drummer Magazine as… “one of the hottest
acoustic jazz drummers around today!”, David Calarco is best known for his extensive
work with the late great poll-winning saxophonist Nick Brignola. He has also
appeared all over the world performing with such jazz artists as: Tom Harrell,
Dave Holland, Randy Brecker, Kenny Barron, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Danilo
Perez, Kenny Werner, Dave Liebman, Chris Potter, Gerry Bergonzi, Joe Lovano,
George Garzone and many others.
Reviews of his playing have appeared in most major jazz
publications, including Downbeat, Coda, Cadence, Jazz Times and Stereo Review.
An alumnus of the renowned Berklee College of Music in
Boston, David is a highly respected clinician, having presented clinics at some
of the leading music schools in the United States.
While continuing to freelance with other artists, David also
performs with his own groups under the name, “The Jazz Conclave”. His first CD
as a leader on the BMC music label is titled “Countdown” and features trumpeter
Tom Harrell, saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, pianist Fred Hersch, bassist John
Lockwood and guitarist Chuck D’Aloia.