
Guitar cognoscenti nationwide have known Dave Creamer
for over two decades. George Benson said regarding Creamer in a Cadence magazine
interview, "Absolutely the most fantastic guitar player alive in America…"
This legendary guitarist creates a rich blend of styles
ranging from his exquisitely crafted original modern jazz compositions to
his adaptations of jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and
Wayne Shorter. Over the years in an expansive career, Creamer has performed
and/or recorded with the great Miles Davis, master guitarist John Abercrombie,
steel drummer Andy Narell, Bay Area favorite Mel Martin, Mel Torme and many
more.
As a teacher Creamer has worked with many outstanding
performers. Some of his former students include Tuck Andress, Rory Stuart,
Joe Satriani, Berry Finnerty (Miles Davis, Crusaders, Brecker Brothers), Jason
Becker (David Lee Roth) and Will Bernard (Will Bernard, T.J. Kirk).
Currently serving as a faculty member for Berkeley's
Jazz School and a former faculty member of the Cazadero Jazz Camp, Creamer
has presented many seminars including those for the Bruce Forman Jazz Workshop.
He has authored important educational literature and
his unique improvisational concepts have been spotlighted in the Guitar Player
magazine columns "Chops Builder" and "Master Series".
"Guitarist Dave Creamer is magnificently inventive
and technically astute. Playing with a murky, slithery sound. Creamer flies
through his solo lines, barley suggesting his influences and emerging as a
towering performer."
-Phil Elwood - San Francisco Examiner
"Dave Creamer is an artistic treasure waiting
to be found by the listening public."
- Berigan Taylor. - Jazz for Dummies
Guitar Virtuoso