From leading a 16-piece Big Band to trios playing Brazilian, Latin and Be Bop; along with the quasi-punk music of The Sin Taxes. An Internationally recognized drummer, David authentically plays in a variety of genres with his signature interpretive stylings. He has performed with the Simone Bolivar Big Band at Lincoln Center Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, leads his own trio, and is a freelance musician in the tri-state area. He has worked with noted musicians such as Yoham Chiqui Ortiz, Itaiguara Brandao, Bob Stewart, Stanley Banks, Memo Acevedo, Marcos Santos, Victor Rendon, Mario Monaco, Gerry Eastman, amongst others. He has earned his B.A. and Master’s Degree in music. He has been featured in Drumhead and other international magazines. He has played Carnegie Hall with the NYJA Jazz Orchestra.
Recently David has collaborated with drumming mega-star Rich Redmond who has played on 21 #1 hits with Jason Aldean for a series of clinics to uplift and empower people. David’s highly acclaimed drum clinics are rooted in his experience as an educator with beginners and experienced drummers. Participants not only get valuable training on drumming techniques, but leave motivated and inspired to elevate their skills to the next level.
Co-Founder of Can-Do Musos Organization – A Global Voice for Disabled Musicians:
David is one of the founding members of Can-Do Musos, a collaboration with renowned drummer Dom Famularo and two highly talented, disabled musicians, Andrew Hewitt and Mike Mignogna. “Dom believed that there had to be something bigger that we could create and invited the three of us to a meeting,” to discuss the ways that they might work together to empower all disabled musicians. As a result, the Can-Do Musos website was born, and is now growing beautifully. In 2014 we added an associate board member to our main team, Drummer Joe Hardy. About David Segal Dom Famularo says, “David is a special one of a kind talent! ...Challenged at birth, he did not let this hold him back from becoming an incredible drummer... He is a great total musician, drummer and spokesperson! He spreads the word about www.candomusos.com, a web site joining challenged musicians globally to give them a voice. David is a true leader and his perseverance and dedication is awe inspiring!”
“He is a great drummer, and is an inspiration to me and everyone he meets.” – Liberty DeVitto, drummer
One of the things that David had to figure out was how to hold the drumstick with his left hand. He was born with Arthrogryposis, a disability that made his hands & feet clubbed and required over 20 corrective surgeries. His right hand had normal strength with no wrist-flexion and his left hand was virtually non- functional. It was around 1985 when he met his first Drum Teacher Fred Klatz, a great player who helped lay a good foundation for David to grow upon,
Thursday, January 5, 2023
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM US EST