Master Plan (1990)
Jay Oliver and Dave took their original ideas from the
instructional package, "Contemporary Drummer +
One," where they used the computer to compose (with
Performer). With Jay's exceptional programming skills,
they had a "band in a box" pretty easily.
Dave added his parts to the sequences, then overdubbed
other guests for most of the songs. And those guests
were substantial, including: Chick Corea (who composed
and performed on the title track), Michael
Brecker, Anthony Jackson, Steve Gadd (performing a duet
with Dave on the title track), Tom Kennedy, pianist Ray
Kennedy, and guitarist/vocalist Peter Mayer.
They did it all in Jay's basement (except for the title
track with Gadd), on a TAC Scorpion board using LOTS of
compression!
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Head's Up (1992)
"Heads-Up" was the follow up recording to "Master Plan.
A lot had changed for Dave, as he had recently
moved to California.
This record was the first recording completed in his
home studio. Like all the GRP-era recordings, "Heads Up"
was a "project record," with no band concept in mind.
Jay Oliver and Dave used the computer quite a bit for
composition and production, and most of the bass on this
record was programmed.
However, Jimmy Earl made an appearance on a few tunes,
as well as Gary Novak (the drummer!). Dave played a
little bass on the title track!
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iTunes.
Hard Wired (1994)
"Hard-Wired" was the last of the GRP-era recordings.
Jay Oliver (keyboards) and Dave had a lot of fun making
this record. Still at a place where they were writing
with no consideration to form a band, there were no
boundaries.
As with all of Dave's recordings, there is a diverse
array of material and styles on this record. One of
Dave's favorite bass players, Anthony Jackson, plays on
most of this CD, with James Genus and John Patitucci
also making appearances. And...check out the final track
on the record - Jay Oliver's soulful tune, "Tribute."
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