MUSIC AUDITIONS
JAZZ
MISSOURI, USA
29-04-2025 13:00 GMT
Dave Panico
Current Score: ★☆☆☆☆ ☆☆
Biography:
"Considered One Of The Best.."-- UsSmooth jazz
Dave Panico – considered “One of the Best” by US Smooth Jazz – is considered to be Saxophonist Extraordinaire by his fans. Also known as the Soaring Saxman. From the very first note, his music and heart will take you places you’ve never been. The passion and emotional power that comes from his horn will reach down to the very core of your soul.
"Dave Panico is talented beyond words but his heart and spirit is what captures you from the moment he gets up to play”
-Chane Hutton, AZ-U-R Ministries and Club D-MASK-US
Unlike some artists who limit themselves to a singular style and set of influences, Dave cites a fascinating array of jazz legends and contemporary greats as having an impact on his own exciting mix of compelling melodies, strong rhythms and transcendent improvisations.
"I am always looking to do something different with my music. Smooth Jazz can become redundant in its sound, so I like to put a different spin on the music. I am classically trained, having listened and performed with rock and metal bands, played in a reggae band and many more. I like variety and strive for my music to be exciting, dynamic and melodic."
Dave's Influences
Dave's first musical influence was his father. Dave adds, "My parents had a great collection of 1940's big band recordings on 78's I would listen to over and over. Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong – “The Good Ole Good Ones” as Louis use to say. I also listened to recordings of Pete Fountain which inspired me to play clarinet. By the time I was in high school, the band director noticed my jazz influence and suggested I consider playing sax in the school jazz band. I heeded his advice and started playing baritone sax. I received many compliments because I had that “Tower Of Power” type sound.
I listened to Spyro Gyra, Tower Of Power, Earth Wind And Fire, Chuck Mangione, Return To Forever and others during my late teens years, along with metal and classic rock. I enjoyed listening to rock guitar leads because I wanted to make my sax scream the same way, and I loved the energy. There have been many times I jammed as a duo with a lead guitarist in band situations. Very Cool." My influences today are Warren Hill, Dave Koz, Benny Carter, Kirk Whalum.