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| Born | January 29, 1960 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, Double Bass |
| Years active | 1978–present |
David Piltch (born January 29, 1960) is a Canadian bassist and session musician.
Piltch grew up in an artistic family. His father Bernie Piltch was a noted studio and stage saxophonist, clarinetist and flutist in Toronto from the late '40s to the early '80s. His older brother Robert is a recording guitarist, and his sister Susan plays flute and piano.[1]
Beginning at age 17, Piltch supported jazz musicians performing at Toronto's Bourbon Street club, including Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Zoot Sims, and Mose Allison. He also accompanied his brother or father at recording sessions and gigs.
In 1979, Piltch recorded and toured with Blood, Sweat & Tears.
In 1983, Piltch formed the trio Strangeness Beauty with Ron Allen (saxophone) and Mike Sloski (drums). Before Piltch left the trio in 1983, they recorded one album: Back to Nowhere.[2]
In the 1980s, Piltch toured and/or recorded with Mary Margaret O'Hara, Holly Cole, and k.d. lang.[2]
Piltch moved to southern California in 1993 to participate in more projects.
Piltch has written songs with k.d. Lang, and has produced recordings for Michael Kaeshammer and Emily Saxe.
In 2008, Piltch released the album Minister of the Interior, with guest artists k.d. lang, Bill Frisell, Petra Haden, Holly Cole, and Perla Batalla.[3]
