Photos

Some images from a blessed life in music.

Flickr photos from the album Celebrity Love Coma by David Witham

Thu, 03/06/2008 - 17:58 - The background band for a 2003 Christmas tour featuring Al Jarreau, Melissa Manchester, and David Benoit. at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. From L to R - John Pondel (guit), Andy Suzuki (sax/flute), DW, Jamie Tate, (drums), Dean Taba (bass)Charlie Brown and Friends in Seattle
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Chubby Checker in Australia w/ the George Benson rhythm section.Chubby Checker
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 11:56 - Backstage Passes - A strange but effective way to document one's journeys around the world.Backstage Passes
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:13 - Hangin' with one of the all time greats with Stanley Banks.Jimmy Smith
Thu, 03/06/2008 - 17:57 - I really wish the Missiles had used this photo on the back cover of their live CD..Exploding Dave
Sat, 06/02/2007 - 18:11 - Perhaps my earliest piano influence (The 'In' Crowd) at the St. Louis Jazz Fest '07. It was REALLY humid that day....Ramsey Lewis
Thu, 05/03/2007 - 20:53 - Gettin' ready to chow down with Thom Hall and Mike O' Neill in the Crescent City at the world famous Cafe DuMonde during Jazz Fest '07.Cafe DuMonde - Jazz Fest '07.
Sat, 03/12/2005 - 21:06 - After picking up two trophies at the 2005 LB AwardsMe and the Boom Boom Girls
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Chicago with Herbie Hancock and Buddy Williams, 90s.Herbie Hancock!
Sat, 04/12/2008 - 12:34 - What a View!Table Mountain, South Africa
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:14 - How does Buddy end up in all of these shots??Jimmy Heath and Buddy Williams
Tue, 01/09/2007 - 20:21 - CES LasVegas '07 w/ David Garfield and Thom Hall3 Benson Key Kings
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 14:15 - Created by Norton Wisdom while jamming with the Indoor Funk Ensemble on Portable Universe.Indoor Funk Ensemble / Norton Wisdom
Sat, 04/12/2008 - 18:51 - Neon Hunter and dave baby 9000Neon Hunter Collective
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:14 - Honeymoon in Hawaii - Maui Feb. 2000Denise, David, and Dolphin
Fri, 02/11/2005 - 12:33 - Hanging out backstage @ Radio City Music Hall in 2005 with the late great percussionist/drummer Don Alias. We all miss him a lot.Don Alias
Mon, 04/07/2008 - 20:27 - Created by Norton Wisdom while jamming with me, Jeff Gauthier, and Nels Cline.Pianoplant - Norton Wisdom
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Montreux Jazz Fest 1996, with the great Horace Silver.Horace Silver
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:30 - From the grand re-opening. More info @ www.neonmona.orgNeon Hunter Collective @ MONA 4.12.08
Fri, 10/08/2004 - 18:32 - Backstage with Lorraine Milne, Mitch, Mario Paolucci, Stanley Banks, and ??Melbourne Pals
Tue, 04/01/2008 - 22:11 - This band reminds me a lot of the group Oregon.Quarteto Nuevo on Portable Universe
Wed, 04/09/2008 - 01:37 - Cairo, early 80's w/ Jose Feliciano.Pyramid Sunset
Tue, 08/21/2007 - 00:02 - View on Flickr
Thu, 03/06/2008 - 17:16 - At a gallery on Olvera St in downtown LA on or around Dia de los Muertos.Dia de los Muertos
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - These guys put on a HELLA show in Munich after we played with George Benson.Cubanissimo
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:14 - Recording the Blackbyrd's hit 'Walkin' in Rhythm' for George Benson.Abbey Road Session
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - I know this looks like it was Photoshopped, but it isn't...My pal Sting
Sat, 04/12/2008 - 12:33 - He's awfully close to the van.....Riled elephant, South Africa
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Telluride Jazz Fest.Ernie Watts and James Moody
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Ivan Lins showing me the correct chord changes to his song 'Setembro' in Sao PauloIvan Lins
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - In the Hague with the great pianist and composer, one of my musical heroes.Kenny Barron
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - London, 1996 in the Hilton lobby.B.B. King
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - No, he's not standing in a hole...Me and Paul Shaffer
Fri, 04/02/2004 - 20:16 - A colorful wacky place....Marrakesh Souk
Wed, 04/09/2008 - 01:37 - The world must never use nuclear weapons ever again...Hiroshima Memorial
Wed, 04/09/2008 - 01:36 - One of my favorite fall scenes ever. early 80's w/ FelicianoBaden Baden
Sat, 04/12/2008 - 12:34 - I don't know what it is, but it's wacky looking.Table Mountain Flower
Fri, 05/04/2007 - 18:19 - Didn't know I was getting a red piano that day at Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Glad I wore that shirt!Jazz Fest in New Orleans, 2007
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:13 - One of our first encounters with the Museum of Neon Art - they exhibited our Neon Hunter trilogy that nightD & D @ MONA '99.
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:14 - Another musical hero.Chester Thompson
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Mac Rebennack and Buddy Williams (again?)Mac Rebennack
Sat, 04/12/2008 - 20:42 - From the grand re-opening. More info @ www.neonmona.orgdave baby 9000 @ MONA 4.12.08
Wed, 12/06/2006 - 05:38 - Last day of the SE Asia Dec. '06 tour in Singapore. From L to R - Mike O' Neill, Thom Hall, Billy Heaslip, Tommy Sterling, Anna Reahl,Larry Melero, George Benson, Marcus Benson, DW, Buck, Kenny Check, Mark Simmons, Stanley Banks.George Benson group shot
Sat, 03/12/2005 - 18:49 - Frig dropped one on me after I tried to get him to pay for the switches in his Oldsmobile....Frigidaire punch
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - Dennis Irwin - The bassist was a damn good clarinet player. Dressing room, Izmir, Turkey.Dennis Irwin
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:14 - Hanging with Shinichi at LPCorner - Osaka...I really miss this guy.LPCorner - Osaka
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:48 - St. Lucia 1996Ed Bradley
Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:13 - What's with that smile?Jay Anderson, Denise and DW - NYC
Mon, 10/11/2004 - 09:49 - October 2004Sydney Opera House
Sat, 09/09/2006 - 16:11 - Mr. Happy at the 10 am soundcheck...Liberty Park NJ
Tue, 07/01/2008 - 23:19 - If only the staff there knew how to use their audio and video gear.....Goatette @ the Palmer Room 06.26.08
Tue, 07/01/2008 - 23:19 - A night out of the Wicked pit.Sonic Mayhem w/ the Goatette @ the Palmer Room
Tue, 07/01/2008 - 23:19 - I don't think my teachers would approve of that left hand position.Goatette @ the Palmer Room 06.26.08
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 00:50 - Hanging out with two giants of the B-3 at the Hammond booth during NAMM 09.Organ Royalty: Dr.Lonnie Smith and Chester Thompson
Sat, 02/09/2008 - 20:09 - Goofing around in the Pantages parking lot at Hollywood Blvd and Argyle. This view doesn't exist anymore because of the construction of the W hotel.Hollywood Abstract
Sat, 02/17/2007 - 17:49 - A cool storefront in the ValleyLankersheim Neon
Fri, 10/03/2008 - 08:35 - Unplugged @ MONADW & Jeff Gauthier @ MONA
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 01:28 - A really fun session at the Museum of Neon Art from October '08Nels Cline, Norton Wisdom, Andrew Pask, DW and Jeff Gauthier @ MONA
Wed, 09/23/2009 - 18:34 - Sitting in with Ain Soph Aur as part of Glen Bach's Slow Sound Festival in Long Beach 09.23.09Slow Sound Festival
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 22:44 - A real wall of fame at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CAFantasy Studios
Thu, 11/12/2009 - 23:06 - I was very happy to get to meet McCoy Tyner when he played Royce Hall in November 2009.McCoy Tyner
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 18:34 - Rockin' the Vox Jaguar for the Nels Cline Singers - 'Initiate', 2009.Rockin' the Vox
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 22:42 - It was a thrill to record here with Nels and crew. The place has a vibe!DW @ FantasyStudio 3/09
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 20:47 - 'Initiate' session @ Fantasy Studio 3/09. The obligatory group shot at the end of the day...what fun we had!DW @ the Nels Cline Singers
Sat, 08/18/2012 - 07:59 - With the Goatette at Boston Court in 2012 for the Jazz Bakery's Moveable Feast series.Accordion action
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 23:09 - Rehearsal @ Jose Feliciano's house circa 1981Young Dave
Sat, 08/12/2006 - 23:46 - Newport Jazz Festival 2006DW, George Benson, and Al Jarreau
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 01:52 - Killing time between takes @ Umbrella MediaMystery Color
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:00 - Hanging out w Nels Cline before the Wilco show @ the Hollywood Palladium. Nels Cline
Thu, 07/05/2012 - 14:34 - Fired up and Glowing at the California Science Museum.Fired Up
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:27 - Went to hear the Plums at their annual post-Christmas gig, and they made me play the set with them!Black Plums @ Blue Whale
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:27 - Clowning for the Millikan High School yearbook w Stan Martin, 1974.Clowning w Stan
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:27 - Dan McGurn's group Prism from the early '80s. With Bill Liston, David Hocker and Jay AndersonPrism
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:33 -  Fun w flip phones in La Jolla, 2010.Abstract Hand
Wed, 12/25/2013 - 01:16 - The Ernie Watts Quartet @ Alvas paying tribute to the music of John Coltrane Feb. 2013Ernie Watts Quartet
Sun, 02/07/2016 - 17:07 - In action with the Neon Hunter Collective at the Museum of Neon Art's grand opening in Glendale on 02/06/16.In action with the Neon Hunter Collective at the Museum of Neon Art's grand opening in Glendale on 02/06/16.
Mon, 01/09/2017 - 02:48 - Barbra Streisand Tour 2016.Barbra Streisand Tour 2016.
Tue, 11/15/2016 - 16:54 - Avalon Harbor 11/16/16Avalon Harbor 11/16/16
Thu, 01/12/2017 - 21:36 - Sharing the stage with a true legend was a thrill.Barbra Streisand Tour 2016
Sun, 07/07/2019 - 20:33 - A massive turnout for Barbra in London!Streisand Hyde Park 07.07.19
Sat, 08/31/2019 - 23:20 - A magical moment during 'What The World Needs Now'Streisand Madison Square Garden 08.03.19
Sun, 08/04/2019 - 16:40 - Along the river.Chicago Abstract
Tue, 08/06/2019 - 22:27 - Chicago brought the love, too!Streisand United Center 08.06.19
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