|
Dave Schnittman is a talented bandleader and multi-instrumentalist. His jazz group "The Dave Schnittman Quartet"
or "DSQ" has taken on many forms during the last 15 years, from computer assisted soloist to sextet with Dave leading
the group, most often from the piano, but also on occasion from the bass, guitar, or trombone. Dave also has performed with
many local legends including: Nate Pruitt, Don McCaslin (senior and junior!), Ray Brown (Santa Cruz Jazz Society Octet) and
piano great, Smith Dobson. Some of his most memorable performances have come by way of national and international tours,
and he is proud to have been a band member of "The Prince of the Delta Blues" Johnny Shines' band on one of his
last tours before his death in 1992.
Originally from New York City, by way of Santa Cruz and now Morgan Hill, Dave Schnittman has performed all around the
Bay Area and has made a life in and around music. In addition to being a highly respected musician and bandleader, Dave is
a sought after instructor at The Music Tree in Morgan Hill. He also conducts a weekly music therapy program (of his own creation)
that serves troubled youths in San Jose and has been a guest lecturer in the music department at Cabrillo College in Aptos,
California.
In the Fall of 2007, David joined the staff at the Charter School of Morgan Hill and is music instructor for grades 5
through 8.
Dave's faculty bio at CSMH.
|
 |
|
Our History
The Dave Schnittman Quartet has enjoyed many long and successful engagements at fine dining establishments such as the Golden
Oak Restaurant and Maurizio's in Morgan Hill, Severino's in Aptos, Zelda's in Capitola, Mobo Sushi, Ideal Bar and Grill, Bocci's
Cellar, and Peachwood's in Santa Cruz. The quartet has also performed over the years at numerous weddings and private parties.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
The Dave Schnittman Quartet
|
|
