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Celebrating four decades, Grammy and Emmy nominated guitarist, composer, producer David Becker has continued to define himself as one of the best and most unique voices in jazz and contemporary music by combining diverse influences and a passion for the new and different, and his ability to play for the present while always keeping an eye on the past and future. He has led the critically acclaimed DAVID BECKER TRIBUNE to a worldwide audience by performing in more than 40 countries.
Over the years, the DBT has shared the stage with such celebrated jazz acts as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker and many more. German television journalist Roger Willemsen (ZDF) called him “One of the best Jazz Guitarists ever.” Jazz Podium and Downbeat called him “A poet on the Jazz Guitar.” Jazz Thing and Gitarre & Bass called him” a virtuoso”. David has released 20 recordings many topping the jazz and contemporary music charts. David’s music can be heard on radio and television around the globe including ARD, RTL, The Weather Channel, Voice of America, XM/Sirius Radio, NPR. Becker has also worked with Ron Carter, Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, John Abercrombie, Jim Hall.
In 2020, David taped a series for the SPACE CHANNEL titled PLANETS. Both projects were released in 2022. The solo Album PLANETS was released that same year. In 2024, David recorded an immersive audio album GRAVITATIONALLY BOUND with Grammy winning producer Ken Caillat (Fleetwood Mac) and it was released in August. The album contains 10 tracks which are integral to his critically acclaimed live show, PLANETS.
The show has been selling out globally. David was featured on the cover of Jazz Guitar Today October issue.