David Wertman has been played on NTS in shows including Black Classical , featured first on 3 June 2018. Songs played include Flute Song, Earthly Delights and Dance Of The Mid-East Madness.

International recording and touring artist David Wertman began his career in the 1960’s in New York City. He is established in the fields of modern and traditional Jazz, Big Band, and Show Entertainment.

His approach to the bass combines the pure resonant tone of the classicist with the swinging rhythms, innovative technique and emotional power of an experienced Jazz player. In his playing one can hear echoes of such legendary bassists as Charles Mingus, Paul Chambers and Ray Brown.

As a composer David has been recording his original music since 1976. His group “The Spirit Ensemble” has gained wide recognition and the critic’s acclaim.

Mr. Wertman is a bassist who is bound to impress his listening audience with a varied program, outstanding technique and original conception of Jazz Music

Reviews

“The Flying Fingers were those of David Wertman, whose solo on acoustic bass amazed the audience. His solo was something to watch as well as listen to, as Wertman closed his eyes and let his fingers do the talking” The Valley Advocate – Amherst, Ma.

“In a moving tribute to the spirit of the late maestro John Coltrane, Wertman played an elegiac solo that’s as soulful and contemporary as anything I’ve heard.” New Age Magazine

“Wertman plays with a deep agonizing beauty…this is inspiring.” Cadence Magazine

“David Wertman’s insistently individual writing is always an extraordinary experience.” Leisure Magazine – Vermont

“David Wertman has achieved the status of a player’s player among jazz cognoscenti. The soaring quality of his playing even at its wildest is elegantly shaped.” Op Magazine- Oregon

Performances with: BIG BANDS
Ray Anthony, Les Elgart, Larry Elgart, Sy Zentner, Erskine Hawkins, Duffy Jackson, Buddy Morrow

TRIBUTE BANDS

Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Stan Kenton, Cab Calloway, Charlie Spivac, Tommy Dorsey

ENTERTAINERS

Donald O’Conner, Toni Tenille, Joey Heatherton, The Ink Spots, Fred Travalena, Buddy Greco, Fran Warren, Julie Wilson, Barbara McNair, Tommy Mercer, The Four Freshmen, Patti Page, The Shirells, The Drifters, Confrey Phillips, The Tokens, The Crystals, John Davidson, The Four Aces

JAZZ ARTISTS

Marion Brown, Archie Shepp, Dr.Lonnie Smith, Dave Pike, Arthur Blythe, Ira Sullivan, Lou Donaldson, Eddie Higgins, Burton Greene, Charles Tyler, Steve Reid, Allan Harris, Perry Robinson, Lynne Meryl, Carlos Averhoff

Website: www.sunmuserecords.homestead.com

E-mail: sunmuse@aceweb.com