David Duckworth, Savannah Musician & Producer

Welcome to the Official Website of David Duckworth, a renowned musician based in Savannah, Georgia. As a versatile pianist, David Duckworth offers live piano music for various events and concerts. He is also an accomplished producer of numerous albums for himself and other artists.

David Duckworth's Discography

David Duckworth has released several CDs, including "Chopin Piano Spa" and "I Remember You: A Pianist's Tribute to Johnny Mercer." These albums showcase his virtuosity and versatility as a pianist, as well as his passion for various music genres.

Booking Information

David Duckworth is available for booking in the following capacities:

• Solo Pianist
• Jumpin' With Johnny, a dinner concert featuring Johnny Mercer music, with piano, singer Kim Polote, and bass violin
• Jazz Duo - Piano and Upright Bass
• Other Combos - classical trio, etc.

David is available for hire in the greater Savannah area, including Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton, and Jekyll Island. He performs in various styles and genres, including classical, jazz, ragtime, Dixieland, Broadway, folk, and more.

The Presentation

David Duckworth brings his own electric piano, with a full-size weighted keyboard, and a Kurzweil synthesizer for events. He also has a 300-Watt P.A. system, plenty for an indoor or outdoor party, and his speakers rest on stands, which expand to various heights. He also has a microphone with a mic stand for announcements. David usually dons a black tuxedo, though he also has a white tuxedo and a more casual dinner jacket.

Music Samples

To hear a short sample of David's playing and his productions, visit the Sound Clips page. Samples of David's Piano Performances include:

• Wedding Ceremony (Solo)
• Jazz Duo - Piano & Bass
• With Singer Kim Polote
• Miscellaneous Wedding Ceremony Samples
• Jazz Duo - Piano & Bass
• Miscellaneous Solo Piano Recordings

Experience & Training

David began formal training at age 5, under the tutelage of Marjorie Gloyd, an active leader in the National Federation of Music Clubs. He received master classes and private sessions with various performing professionals, such as Eugene Istomin, presider of International Piano Competition, UMD, and her son Russell Gloyd conductor/arranger/producer of Dave Brubeck Orchestra/Quartet and Vince Guaraldi group.

David also studied jazz as a child, with various instructors recommended by Mrs. Gloyd. His chops began to take on a personality of their own when he served as the pianist for the now internationally famous "Boilermakers, " based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Under the leadership of Jay and Paul Cosentino, this New Orleans Jazz Band played in various places in the Pittsburgh area for the 18 months David was with them. After moving to Savannah, David has continued to be an active jazz pianist, and has produced ten CDs of his own jazz arrangements for Manion Music.