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Drew Davidsen - Rhythm / Lead Guitar
Drew has been studying music for 30 years since the early age of five. In the beginning, Drew and his father, John Hopkins Astrophysicist Arthur F. Davidsen, would have many late night bongo sessions on the Davidsen family couch. Together they would spin records by CCR, Ray Charles, and Karol King just to mention a few.
Drew started private music lessons at the Peabody Conservatory when he was six years old. This is also where Drew received classical training on the cello, an instrument he began to play in the third grade. Drew spent many summers at different music camps playing in orchestras. By seventh grade the cello was replaced with some electric instruments. The first was a bass guitar. With this, J. S. Bach went out the window and in came The Who.
Drew's first band, The Aces, was now starting to write originals. Band mates, Matt Lane on keyboards and John Lane on drums were encouraging Drew to tap into his own writing. The Aces were a pop trio that formed in 1983 and continued through 1989.
After high school Drew joined the U. S. Navy.
This is where he found a new love for music and a new reason to live. Drew was soon baptized in the sacred Jordan River. Music was becoming the mission for Drew's life. Also in the navy Drew fell in love with the guitar, listening to artists like, John Lee Hooker, George Benson, Elvis Costello, and Tom Petty to name a few. Drew would even play on the fantail on the boat for the night watch. After the navy Drew floated around playing in any group he could. Some of these groups include ska band, Regatta 69, and R&B group, Touch.
In 1995 Drew Joined the Notlaw Record label as the lead guitar player for the Richard Walton Group, a smooth jazz combo out of Baltimore and beyond. This band gave Drew a lot of freedom to write and experiment with new tones on the electric guitar. Drew is still the lead guitar player of the band and is looking forward to the release of their new record "Junction." One of Drew's' fondest memories with the band is the recording of their "Live at Blues Alley" CD. This live CD rocks! Visit www.notlaw.com
What's up now?
Drew Davidsen just finished up his latest CD, "This Journey" which is smooth jazz guitar. Drew loves playing guitar and is excited about this new project. Saxophonist Dave Krug graced the studio and and co-wrote the title track, "This Journey." Eric Washington plays some PHAT chords on the boards too. Drew would sat it's HOT!
"I believe that everyone is born with certain gifts, and that´s what makes us unique. When we know exactly what these gifts are, and we line our purpose up accordingly, we can accomplish great things during our lifetime."
"Ever since I was a little boy I can remember having a special feeling toward music of all kinds. My Dad took me to see so many great artists like Ray Charles, BB King, and many more. One particular trip to Nashville sticks out in my mind, because this was when I knew I was called to do ´Smooth Jazz´. Really I am called to be me. That turns out to be Smooth Jazz.
"Thanks for being great friends and helping confirm this new chapter in my musical career."