Dave Johnson - Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, electro. sax(Yamaha WX5- for ethnic flutes), Korg Oasys and M3 Keyboards, Programming, Kaossilator, Electrix Repeater, Wooden Slide Didge and Yidaki, Handsonic and Wavedrum Percussion.
Influences
Nitin Sawhney, Talvin Singh, Prem Joshua, 1 Giant Leap, DJ Didge, Wild Marmalade, Lindsey Pollak, Tijuana Cartel, Fat Freddy, Ba Cissoko, Ganga Giri, Kaya Project, DJ Ravin, U2, Gotye, Zakir Hussain, Habib Koite, Toumani Diabate, Shpongle, Oka, Thievery Corporation, King Tubby, The Congos, Michael Franti, Red Eyes, Didgeridoo
involves a complex myriad of instruments: didgeridoos(slide didgeridoo), saxophones, percussion (from African djembe to Japanese Taiko drums), keyboards, guitar, marimbas and Native American flute.
As a soloist, Dave plays several instruments simultaneously while combining a unique blend of percussive and melodic rhythms over which he alternates the deep piercing of the didgeridoo with the jazz-affiliated saxophones, or the more meditative Native American Flute.
The result is a wholesome, penetrating explosion of sound and rhythm that awakens in the audience a soul-filled feeling.
Dave has spent years traveling to different parts of Australia, both performing and recording along the way. As an independent musician of remarkable skill, he sets up his recording studio wherever he goes and keeps on producing his own recordings.
With 3 CD’s now available and another on the way, those that want a taste of true inspiration are bound to be enticed by the journey of sound created and expressed by Dave Johnson.
Hi Dave. All the best with the gig in Italy. I'm over in Argentina at the moment checking out the Iguazu Falls before travelling to Peru to walk the Inca Trail. Let me know if you are playing over this way and we'll drop by. Adios, Calvin.
Hi Dave. All the best with the gig in Italy. I'm over in Argentina at the moment checking out the Iguazu Falls before travelling to Peru to walk the Inca Trail. Let me know if you are playing over this way and we'll drop by. Adios, Calvin.
Hello you! I ve been a bit overwhelmed lately, but thinking of my greatest ozzie friend! Hope the festival went well, and all? Mail will follow, til then I send you a big swiss hug!
Oh ye, where can I post that pic taken in Christiania, you know.... ;-)
Hey there, here s the link to the videos in Berlin: www.youtube.com/celinamila. Great performance from both of you, big thank you for sharing your sound! Peace and Joy to you!
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