By: Justin Heap

 Born: June 28 th 1950 in Seattle Washington.  Grammy nominated pianist.  Helped to spear-head the New-Age music movement over 20 years ago.  Started showcasing his talent in 1965 at the age of 15.

 His band, “The Towne Cryers” played in the Seattle teen Fair, 1965, along side 300 bands.  The Towne Cryers proved to be a local hit.  Members: Ken Davis ○ Guitar Robin Gudgel ○ Drums David Lanz ○ Keyboard Mark Robinson ○ Bass Vic Stewart ○ Vocals My Oh MyYou’re Not There

 1971 Invited to play with Braham, a Canadian super-group.  1974 “Seasons of the Sun” with Terry Jack.

 David’s solo career started in a jazz bar.  Dr. Larry Iverson  Healing Power of Music  “Everybody wanted a copy!!”

 After David’s Discovery, He teamed up with a new promising recording studio, Narada Records.  1984 Produced first solo Album. ○ Heartsounds.  This album launched both David and Narada Records main stream

 Natural States  Desert Vision  Bridge of Dreams

 Since 1984 Released over thirty albums. Produced over a Dozen Song Books. Two number one hits. ○ Cristofori’s Dream ○ Seasons in the Sun. With Terry Jack

 David’s music has been listened to while on Air-force One.  One President listened to David’s during his massages.

 1990 Skyline Firedance  2000 East of the Moon

 David still is producing music today.  Hospitals and Doctor clinics.  Tens of thousands

 Talked to David on the Phone. Really nice Down to Earth  “The most fulfilling thing by far is meeting young musicians who get excited about making music by hearing my own. I think back to how important my influences were as a kid, and I feel blessed to play that role for others.“

 Cristofori’s Dream  Dancing on the (Berlin) Wall  Prelude to the Dance

 Bartolomeo Cristofori Inventor of the Piano  Was never recognized for invention during his life.  Song pays homage to him. Click to Listen to the Song.

 CNN and Japan People dancing on the wall  Recorded in Germany Click to listen to Song.

 David needed a fast upbeat song to link the two main songs of the album. Setting of two Suns The Fire Dance Click to listen to the song

 David Lanz Phone interview  