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 Born:
August 29, 1955
Vancouver BC
Current home: Vancouver BC
Grew up in the interior of B.C. in Kamloops. Studied
piano as a child. In his teens, David played guitar
in neighbourhood elementary school garage bands. Soon
graduating to performances at community dances and bars.
In his early 20's, he moved to Vancouver to study jazz
and classical music at Capilano College. Playing guitar,
keyboards and vocals in all commercial music styles
but main focus was jazz guitar and composition. Influences
include Wes Montgomery, George Benson and John Abercrombie.
For a number of years David went on the road as a guitarist-sideman
for many different leaders. In his early 30's he studied
computer music and composition at Simon Fraser University
in Burnaby. After an undergraduate degree, a Master's
followed. As a guitarist/sideman he has recorded or
performed with everyone from the Platters to Karin Plato.
Currently performing as a leader with various trios
around the city. As well as performing in the Latin
and Jazz trio Picante with Jack Duncan and Budge Schachte.
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| Recordings as leader: |
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Capture the Drum Chroma Discs 2 2001 |
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David Phyall (composer, guitar,
keyboards)
Lou Mastroianni (keyboards)
Phil Belanger (drums)
Allan Johnston (acoustic bass)
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Make it Happen
Class of '73
Gnu Country
Running Out of time
Avatar
The Diggler
Bel Canto
Tap
Capture the Drum
Swizzle
The Seaboard Jig
Letters from Home
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Picante Chroma Discs 2000 |
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David Phyall (nylon guitar)
Budge Schachte (nylon guitar)
Jack Duncan (percussion)
Brent Gubbels (bass)
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Flamenco Picante
Mas Que Nada
Moorea |
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Sound Advice Chroma Discs 1998 |
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David Phyall (composer, guitar)
Ian Coleman (composer, keyboards)
Allan Johnston (composer, bass)
Gary Grace (drums)
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Doctor Please
Start Without Me
Mousey Tongue
Christopher Street
Gone Again
Diary
Camouflage
Africa
Eff Sharp Funk
Edgewise |
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Autograph Chroma Discs 1 1998 |
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David Phyall (composer, guitar,
keyboards)
Allan Johnston (acoustic bass)
Phil Belanger (drums)
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Summertime
Dance
Pick Yourself Up
Never Give Up
If I Were A Bell
Tributary Tango
Gold River
Her New Hat
Laying On of Hands
Suddenly You See A Face |
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| Appears on the following
recordings: |
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Karin Plato - Pastiche
XNTRIK Productions/Gotham City Recording 1996
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Carolan & Armanini
- Into The Heartland Zendo Gallus 2000 |
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Animal Slaves
- MoDaMu 9 1984 LP |
| Web site: |
http://www.geocities.com/davidphyall |
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| For booking information
contact: davephyall@yahoo.ca
Phone: 604-731-2040 |
