Artist description David Cullen creates a unique blend of Classical, Jazz and World Music in his engaging performances. He has gained a fine reputation for his improvisational and interpretive insights. David Cullen has performed for Classical Guitar Societies, Jazz Festivals and Performing Arts Series. David began playing the guitar at the age of 7 with an interest in Folk and Blues. His interest expanded to Classical and Jazz. He graduated from the Hartt School of Muic. He studied with Sharon Isbin and Manuel Barrueco along with Ralph Towner, John Abercrombie and Wayne Krantz. He has toured throughout North America and Japan. He has performed with Will Ackerman. David Cullen teaches at Elizabethtown College and West Chester University. David Cullen records for Solid Air Records. He was recently featured on the 25-year Guitar Retrospective CD from Windham Hill entitled "Touch."

Music Style Classical, jazz, funk, blues, and R&B, all on solo nylon-string guitar

Similar Artists Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Alex De Grassi, Russ Freeman, Ralph Towner, Preston Reed

Artist History David is a magna cum laude graduate of the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford. His New York debut was presented by the American Institute of Guitar during its Third International Guitar Festival. David's Merkin Hall (NYC) solo concert was sponsored by National Public Radio. He has performed throughout North America and Japan, has numerous solo recordings, and was featured on the first Windham Hill Guitar Sampler.

Albums Blue Counterpoint (1989), Suspended Animation (1990), Modern Day Minstrel (1997), One Night, One Guitar (2000), Indigo Blue (2000), Groovemasters Vol. 6: Equilibre (2001), Classical Jazz (2001), Holiday Guitar (2001), In The Pocket (2002), Exploding Colors (2002), The Collection (2002)

Press Reviews "Eclectic ... Refreshing" - Guitar Player Magazine ... "Absolutely First Rate!" - Soundboard Magazine ... "A Gifted Guitarist" - Ralph Towner ... "Elegant and Recommended" - Billboard

Location Reading, PA - USA

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