David Restivo is an award-winning Canadian jazz pianist and composer.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, David is one of Canada’s most acclaimed jazz pianists and a sought-after and influential figure in Canada’s jazz community since the late 1980s.
David recently relocated to Nelson, BC after accepting an offer to join the full-time music faculty at Selkirk College. David has performed and recorded with such renowned artists as Dave Holland, Curtis Fuller, Mel Tormé, Kenny Wheeler, Jon Hendricks, and David Clayton-Thomas. A dedicated music educator for over 20 years, he has previously taught at Humber College, the Banff Centre for the Arts, and the University of Toronto.