When David Gibson moved to New York City in 1999, he was a little known musician with the desire to create music at the highest level. Since that time, he has been recognized as one of the leading trombonists in a new generation of jazz musicians. Through the mentorship of legends Slide Hampton and Curtis Fuller, David succeeded in achieving his goal.

In 2000, David began performing regularly as a member of Grammy Winner Slide Hampton's "World of Trombones." The legendary ensemble has performed worldwide and made their first recording in 20 years, Spirit of the Horn, in 2002. Not only did David contribute as a performer, but he also composed and arranged "Maya" for the CD.

Gibson frequently finds himself in the company of many jazz luminaries as a member of the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Band. He has also performed with the Bob Belden Big Band, the Mingus Big Band and the New Jazz Composer's Octet.

In April 2003, Gibson received second prize at the prestigious Thelonius Monk Jazz Competition.

His debut recording as a band leader, Maya, was released in April 2002 on Nagel-Heyer and enjoyed enthusiastic support from both jazz radio and critics alike.

Spring 2005 will mark the release of his second recording, The Path to Delphi. This recording marks the next step in Gibson's musical journey featuring a new crop of original compositions tinged with the essence of classic 60's era Blue Note recordings and informed by his modern sensibilities. His horn sings over the lyrical melodies under the steady support of his able-bodied rhythm section. The Path to Delphi rekindles Gibson's lengthy musical relationship with saxophonist Wayne Escoffery and also features the talents of acclaimed trumpeter Randy Brecker.

"This recording is very different from my first. This music represents exactly where I am creatively, at present. I wrote the music over a 2 year period and was very fortunate to have a group of musicians to act as a laboratory as I sought different timbres."

David received a BA from the University of Central Oklahoma, where he studied privately with Dr. Kent Kidwell, and Lee Rucker. He later received his MM in Jazz Composition from the Eastman School of Music, where he served as a teacher assistant to Fred Sturm and studied trombone with Dr. John Marcellus. In 2003, he began sharing his knowledge with students at SUNY Geneseo as an adjunct lecturer. Gibson also serves as faculty for the New School and the Fraoli School of Music.

He currently resides in New York City.

David Gibson completed his BA in Trombone Performance at the University of Central Oklahoma, and his MM in Jazz and Contemporary Media with an emphasis on Jazz Composition from the Eastman School of Music.

The education that he received from these institutions has served him well in his professional performing career, and has also provided him with a foundation of knowledge that has proven essential to his work with students around the country. He currently works with a diverse group of students who vary dramatically in age and proficiency. His goal is to provide every student with the skills necessary to succeed at expressing themself through music. His teaching responsibilities currently include everything from a 10 year old's first notes and the proper techniques for articulation in a jazz ensemble, to the finer points of improvising over Trane changes and efficient embouchure techniques.

Mr. Gibson has proven himself adept at communicating with his many varied students and has received excellent feedback from students and educators alike. In 2002, he worked with groups from the Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Geneseo and Honeoye Falls High School in a 3 day series of clinics, concerts and master classes. He was subsequently offered a position on the SUNY Geneseo faculty and has filled the post since 2003.

In addition to his duties at SUNY Geneseo, he has a studio of private students through the Fraoli School of Music in Greenwich, CT, and also serves as an adjunct for the New School University's Jazz and Contemporary Music Program, in New York City.

Potential clinics with Mr. Gibson could include, brass techniques in a jazz ensemble, jazz theory, jazz improvisation, or composition and arranging. His experience as a performer in an assortment of genres makes him capable of adapting to your situation. His sincere affection for teaching makes him capable of inspiring your students.

David Gibson completed recording his newest CD The Path to Delphi for Nagel Heyer Records! The CD features nine of David's compositions in addition to the talents of Wayne Escoffery-sop sax, Rick Germanson-pno, Dwayne Burno-bass, Joe Strasser-drms and trumpeter Randy Brecker.

The release date will be May 2005!!!

Gibson has recently completed two new compositions for the Afro-Bop Alliance. They will appear on their upcoming CD. Click here for updates and information related to that project.