David Kingsnorth
String Luminary
Double bassist David Kingsnorth blends scholarly precision with soulful jazz and classical performance.
JazzClassicalStraight-ahead Jazz
About
David Kingsnorth is a double bassist and educator based in New Jersey. He holds a BA in Mathematics and Music from UC Berkeley and an MA in Music from Montclair State University, where he studies with Linda McKnight. He has performed jazz and classical repertoire with Oscar Brown Jr., Richard Wyands, Frank Jackson, the New Jersey Ballet, and the Summit Symphony.
Music Style
His playing is marked by rich tone and rhythmic sensitivity, rooted in straight-ahead jazz with classical discipline and lyricism.
Background
- Hometown
- California, USA
- Education
- University of California, Berkeley (BA), Montclair State University (MA)
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 2000s-present
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Notable Collaborations
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Upcoming Events
David Kingsnorth's next NYC show is Friday, July 31 at Smalls.