US composer, pianist, keyboardist, music director, producer, and even recording artist. He has worked with many famous artistes such as Ernie Watts, Jay Anderson, Luis Conte, George Benson, Tom Scott, Grover Washington, Lee Ritenour, Patti Austin, k.d. lang, Chaka Khan, Jose Feliciano, Eddie Harris, Larry Carlton, Maxi Priest, Chick Corea, Michael and Randy Brecker.

According to his website, David studied piano with Jaki Byard at the New England Conservatory of Music, and Alan Broadbent in Los Angeles.