Artist description Dawoud is a world class pianist/keyboardist with both the tools and the talent. He plays impeccable grooves that audiences demanding a good musical foundation could appreciate. His alluring style gradually captivates, while his voicing and technique open your mind to all the subtle colors and emotion music has to offer. His diverse background has allowed him to have the flexibility to not only play, but also compose in many different and varied styles of music.

Music Style Smooth Jazz

Musical Influences George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Chic Corea, Jeff Lorber and Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Similar Artists Ramsey Lewis, George Duke, Frank McComb

Artist History Dawoud was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been playing the piano since the age of seven, and has played professionally since the age of fifteen. He was formally trained in Classical and Jazz Piano. His training began with private instruction in Classical Piano. He attended High School at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where he received further Classical instruction. His Jazz Piano training was furthered as a Jazz Studies Major/Piano Minor at Howard University, where he was trained by some of the countrys most respected Pianists in both the Jazz and Classical styles for over four years. Dawouds influences are a derivative of many of todays great jazz artists, including George Duke, Bob James, and Joe Sample. Dawoud has played with groups such as Najee, John Scofield, Kenny Lattimore, Joe McBride, MeShell Indegeocello, The Graingers, Stacey Lattisaw, Marcus Johnson, MSP, Spur of the Moment and a host of others.

Instruments Keyboards and Piano

Albums India

Location Baltimore, MD - USA

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