Dave Sharp
Dave Sharp
Dave Sharp
Background information
Birth nameDavid Sharp
Also known asD3
GenresJazz, world music, Klezmer
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, double bass
LabelsVortex Jazz Recordings, Musart, Blue Pie Records
Websitedavesharp.com

Dave Sharp is a musician, best known as the touring bass guitarist for the rock band Melvins[1] during their 1993 tour. He currently plays in several bands including Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet (World Jazz), Dave Sharp Worlds Trio, Klezmephonic (Traditional Klezmer) as well as collaborating with Bollywood musicians (Parthiv Gohil, Jointa Gandhi).[2]

Native Detroiter Sharp became devoted to Jazz at the University of Michigan and later studied with bassist Herbie Lewis in San Francisco, and bassist, composer and bandleader Marion Hayden in Michigan.[2]

In 2011, Sharp played upright bass with Iggy Pop & The Stooges, in a tribute concert to Ron Asheton.[3]

Sharp currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he composes, records, teaches and performs.

Discography

References

  1. ^ Hughes, Josiah (April 3, 2008). "Melvins' Dave Sharp Readies New Jazz Album". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Dave Sharp Bio". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Needham, Bob (February 11, 2011). "Iggy Pop, Stooges to headline Michigan Theater tribute to Ron Asheton". Retrieved January 7, 2018.

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