David grew up in the North East and began his brass band journey playing Tenor and Bass trombone in several brass bands including Aycliffe and Brancepeth, Cockerton Prize Silver Band and the Darlington Youth Brass Band.

 

David has taken an extended break from brass banding, but has remained as an active player in big bands and a variety of jazz and funk bands.

 

As a member of Renegade Brass band David has played internationally at festivals such as Java Jazz festival (Indonesia), Dubai Jazz Festival and Glastonbury festival. David joined Blidworth Band in May 2024.

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