David Garfield featuring Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist Leslie Smith at Feinstein's At Vitello's

David started his career with jazz greats such as Willie Bobo, Freddie Hubbard, and Tom Scott in the 70′s. After being on the L.A. scene for several years, he moved into the vast studio world during its heyday and earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship and versatility. This work eventually led to composing opportunities for television, film, and commercials (NBC / Disney / Nippon Television / RTL Germany).

During the 80′s, Garfield arranged and produced many top Japanese artists and went on to produce his own projects for release in Japan. For the past 20 years, he has enjoyed continued popularity and success in that part of the world....

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David started his career with jazz greats such as Willie Bobo, Freddie Hubbard, and Tom Scott in the 70′s. After being on the L.A. scene for several years, he moved into the vast studio world during its heyday and earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship and versatility. This work eventually led to composing opportunities for television, film, and commercials (NBC / Disney / Nippon Television / RTL Germany).

During the 80′s, Garfield arranged and produced many top Japanese artists and went on to produce his own projects for release in Japan. For the past 20 years, he has enjoyed continued popularity and success in that part of the world.

Forming Creatchy Productions, he worked with the top musicians, engineers, and studios in Los Angeles to create his own unique and contemporary musical sound. This endeavor eventually led to the birth of Creatchy Records and the release of several classic CD’s including “Los Lobotomys,” a collaboration with some members of the group Toto.

His first international release on Creatchy Records, “Tribute to Jeff,” featured 78 musicians and artists including Don Henley, Eddie Van Halen, Michael McDonald, and Richard Marx, a virtual who’s who in the music industry. Widely recognized around the globe, this heartfelt project reached the Top 10 Charts in Japan (Pop) and the U.S.(NAC). David quickly followed up “Tribute to Jeff” with “I Am The Cat . . . Man,” which was also enthusiastically received worldwide.

In addition to these solo endeavors, David has led the popular jazz fusion band “Karizma” for 30 years. This band has spawned some of the great musical talents of our time such as drummers Vinnie Colaiuta and Carlos Vega and guitarist Michael Landau. “Karizma” has released six CD’s to date on Creatchy Records including the best-selling “Document.”

Garfield continues to have ongoing music relationships with George Benson (he is frequently Benson’s Musical Director), Boz Scaggs, and Natalie Cole.

Leslie has one of the smoothest & most soulful voices and is best know for his work with George Benson, Lionel Richie, Phil Collins, Smokey Robinson, Rickie Lee Jone, Joe Cocker & Gladys Knight. An active force in the Los Anges Music Scene for decades, Leslie has several hit albums released in Japan and is a founding member of the popular group “Crackin”

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