Chocolate Jazz presents David Wells- Benefit for the Humane Society – Fri. 6/29

David Wells has shared the same platform with some of the top artist’s in the industry: Warren Hill, Najee, Matt Marshak, Jeff Kashiwa, Nick Colione, Ken… Navarro, Tim Bowman, Michael Lington, Brian Simpson, Blake Aaron, Nils, Greg Adams, Marion Meadows, Jackien Joyner, etc.

David Wells, a gifted Flugelhorn / Trumpet player from a small town in West Virginia, has been living his dream of a career in music. Since the age of nine, David began learning the flugelhorn and trumpet, with his professional debut at the age of thirteen. Heavily influenced by Louie Armstrong, Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass, David evolved into an instrumental soloist with the capability of reaching his audiences on an intimate level.

Interesting Facts about David:

• David started playing the trumpet at 9 years old
• CEO/Founder of Chocolate Jazz Foundation 501 ©(3)
• David has a two hour weekly radio show called “Chocolate Jazz Radio currently on 15 different FM station’s throughout the country
• Established a 24/7 internet radio station called “Chocolate Jazz Radio.com”
• August 2011, David released his 11th CD “Light”
• David’s latest single, “Move”, from his latest CD “Light”, was the #1 most added single on all smooth Jazz radio stations across the country
• In June 2008, was on the Entry Ballot for 51st Grammy “Best Pop Instrumental” Album
• September 2009 David released his 8th CD “Skyline”
• December 2008 & 2009, David’s single “Deck The Halls” Hit was #1 most added song “Nationwide”
• March 2010, David was Nominated for “American Smooth Jazz Award” for Gospel Jazz Artist of the Year
• February 15, 2012 on Smoothjazz.com “Top 50″ National Chart, David is holding strong at #12
• As of February 15th on Smoothjazz.com David was the #1 Smooth Jazz Trumpet player “Nationwide”
• Endorsed as a “National Performer” by Conn/Selmer
• Endorsed by Warburton USA, Inc.