Artist description Songwriter/vocalist/pianist.

Music Style Original

Musical Influences Michael Franks, Brian Auger, Mose Allison, Brian Wilson

Similar Artists Michael Franks, Steely Dan, Joe Jackson...

Artist History Walter Duda is a self-taught musician and published songwriter. He has achieved significant air play of his music on over 160 radio stations throughout the USA, Canada, England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia and Brazil. His initial studio recordings placed him as a finalist in a nationwide contest sponsored by The Berklee College of Music. He has recorded with Dave Weckl, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra), Miroslav Vitous (Weather Report), Jimmy Madison, Danny Wilensky (Steve Winwood) and several other professional musicians. His background also includes experience as a free-lance music writer and a piano instructor at The New England Music Academy. He has performed in many legendary New York City music venues and has appeared on Manhattan Cable TV, Connecticut Cablevision and Century Cable (Los Angeles). He composed the opening track on Jazz, Vol.1 compilation by Online Artist Network (top selling jazz CD-mp3.com). He has been named FEATURED ARTIST (Jazzman.com), FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE WEEK (SkyJazz.com), and SPOTLIGHT ARTIST (Indie-connections.com).

Instruments piano, synthesizers

Albums DayLight Again (WA96006) Revitalized (WA92001)

Press Reviews "An all-star aggregation joins Walter Duda on DAYLIGHT AGAIN. All contribute great musical ideas that exemplify his cool crossover of pop and jazz." -(Paula Edelstein, The Jazz Review)... "DAYLIGHT AGAIN is a very good CD. The songs and the playing really stand out." -(Carol Archer, Radio & Records)... "Stations are picking up on this talent expressed through the sounds of this project and recognizing a dawning star." -(Fred Scott, Contemporary Jazz)... "DAYLIGHT AGAIN is a good album and, for those looking for something slightly different from the current glut of background smooth jazz, might be worth a try." -(Denis Poole, Secret Garden, York, England)... "I thoroughly enjoyed this recording, an excellent experience." -(Kenneth Pearson, Jazzman Online)... "Walter Duda shines on DAYLIGHT AGAIN as a keyboardist, composer, arranger and vocalist." -(Dave Hughes, All About Jazz)... "For the most part it's a high energy disc-lots of roots in '70's style fusion, with a harder shell for (21st century) ears." -(Fran Fried, New Haven Register)

Additional Info http://artists3.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Walter_Duda/

Location New York, NY - USA

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