"Having been an endorser for four major drum companies in my career, I feel I have a unique perspective on drum quality comparisons. I choose to play Mapex simply because they are some of the best drums I have ever played... period. They give me everything I need from acoustic drums. They feel like home!"
Modern Drummer Magazine described David Calarco as...
..."one of the hottest acoustic jazz drummers around today! His style of driving bop and post-bop is only matched by his abilities as a teacher and clinician. David has played with some of the most renowned Jazz artists and his body of work continues to grow and impress audiences worldwide."
David is best known for his extensive work over the years with poll winning saxophonist Nick Brignola. An alumni of the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, he has also appeared throughout North America and Europe performing with such jazz artists as:
Tom Harrell, Dave Holland, Randy Brecker, Kenny Barron, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Danilo Perez, Kenny Werner, Dave Liebman, Chris Potter, Gerry Bergonzi, Joe Lovano, George Garzone and many many others
Reviews of his playing have appeared in most major jazz publications, including Downbeat, Coda, Cadence, Jazz Times and Stereo Review. He has appeared in Modern Drummer Magazine both as a featured artist and as a contributing clinician.
David is a highly respected clinician, having presented clinics at some of the leading music schools in the country including: North Texas St. Univ., the Eastman School of Music and the Univ. of Miami as well as his alma mater, Berklee.
