Thank you for visiting my website. I really love hearing your feelings about a record I've worked on, or a show I've done, or something you'd like to hear me perform or record.
DG

Hi David!
It was awesome to be part of the fantastic KARIZMA concert yesterday in Paderborn . I am very curious for the new record ;-). Have a good time in south and eastern europe with "the cats" and maybe I can see and hear you once again in "the baked potato" at end of september. With a heartily greeting from cologne - wolfram

- Wolfram
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Hi David ! We saw YOU and your GREAT MUSICIANS yesterday in Blue Monday ( Oradea, Romania ). It was absolute FANTASTIC !! Now, we listen Your CD " Giving Back "... we don't have any words... only Thank You !!

- Edith
Friday, May 2, 2008

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Hi, David! I'm looking forward to meeting you in Oradea, on the 30th of April! God bless!

- Andrei Sandor
Friday, April 4, 2008

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Hi David, I had the pleasure of chatting with you (and Roberto Vally) outside the BB King Jazz Club in November before the Michael Lington Show and then again at Spaghettini when you played with Eric and Chuck, where I mentioned to you I was Danish like Michael. I want you to know how much I have come to appreciate the keyboard because of you. Your passion for the music is obvious and I thank you for sharing your talent with me / us / the audience with such excitement. Loved every minute of it and look forward to see and hear you again soon. I now own your CD "Giving Back" which I love to listen to in my car. Great music. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a new year filled with love and music. Hanne "The Great Dane"

- Hanne Guerra
Sunday, December 23, 2007

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Good evening Dave, I want to thank you for the great show @ sPAGHETINNI.... All musicians were fantabulous! Your performace was awesome and hearing the vocals were wonderful. I dig hearing PENA lay the foundation..... All I say is NICE...... sEE YOU NEXT TIME.....

- Tau Aupiu Jr.
Monday, June 18, 2007

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David,

Thanks so much for allowing me to experience Creatchy up close and personal. I'm still buzzing from the music that was unleashed Tuesday night. Being there would have been wonderful enough for me but allowing me to be a musical part of it was unforgettable. You ARE a gift to music and to humanity. I didn't know what to expect but when I met you, I was pleasingly surprised at how down to earth you were in-spite of the fact that you are one of the MOST TALENTED MUSICIAN ON THE PLANET!!!! I was so honored to share in the music. I wish you continued success and hope that you are able to pass on your passion for life and music to future generations. Thanks again and God bless you and your family
(including the ones in Michigan ).

Your friend and fan for life,
Moses

P.S. I hope to see you again soon.

- Thursday, June 14, 2007

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dear david,
i want to thank you again for that great show at the la ve lee in march this year. every time i visit my dear american friends in la, i have to go to to see shows at the la ve lee and the baked potato, both my worlds favourite places to enjoy music. i was very happy when i saw the calandar of the la ve lee that you would play there during my stay with my family in la.

i saw you several times in europe with george benson, karizma and the los lobotomys, but never had the chance to see you and "the cats". and it was even better than i wished it was in my dreams.

thank you for taking the time, talking to me and forcing me to write you that email.

thank you for that great music, for your inspiration and groove.

Hope to see you soon somewhere

- stefan steinebach, bonn, germany
Sunday, May 20, 2007

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Hi David,
at the moment I,m hearing a Karizma record (all the way live). Very nice. I'm a 25 years old drummer from Germany playing a lot of funk blues latin and so I like your style and your arrangements (e.g. Layla) very much. I've many recordings (cd + dvd) of you. It's all great stuff. I saw you 2 times live. in 2001 in Stuttgart with Karizma and in 2002 in Munich with Natalie Cole. Both were great shows. It would be very great to see you again or to hear from you. Visit my website. You will like it:-) So keep on groovin'
Greetings from Germany
Andy
www.andreas-wieland.com

- Andreas Wieland
Monday, April 23, 2007

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Hello David,
Pascale and I were really happy to be there at The Spirit of 66 in Verviers Belgium. What you and your friends gave to us this night was simply incredible : great stuff, great music. We did appreciate the song written & played in tribute to James Brown : simply awesome ! Thanks to you & your friends for the attention, kindness and sympathy you shared with us. We were really sensible to all this. We are really looking forward to seeing you soon in France. Please keep on making your excellent music and stay yourself man !
All our best wishes
Cheers...
Pascale & Olivier

- Pascale & Olivier Huguenot
Sunday, April 8, 2007

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Hi David! I saw you with your fantastic music friends yesterday in "The Spirit Of 66" in Verviers / Belgium. It was an absolute fantastic performances and the music kiss my soul and touched my heart. Hope to see once again in germany or belgium. All the best - Wolfram from germany

- Wolfram. E
Wednesday, April 4, 2007

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Hi David, it was pleasure to meet you at Musik Messe in Frankfurt @ Yamaha hall. I am big fan and enjoy to see how many energy you put in your playing and pushed the other guys so on. You are amazing ...
all the best to you and yours...
peace...
Boy
www.northguitars.de

- Boy Oldigs
Friday, March 30, 2007

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David, been a big fan of your music and the Cats, for years. Thanks for doing what you do!! Keep groovin' for us.
Eric

- Eric Patterson
Monday, March 19, 2007

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Greetings David, I didn't hesitate to keep in touch with you. AWESOME show last night @ SPAGHETTINI. You move the spirit quickly with your performance. Thank you for the CD and the pictures and I look foward to see you again. NICE.

- Tau Aupiu Jr.
Sunday, March 4, 2007

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David - nice to meet and chat with you at Michael's memorial service. Please bring your sound to the east coast soon and drag Vinnie along with you when you do!

- Peter
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

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hi david, just wanted to say. you probally dont remembr me. I worked at leeds from1976 to 1980. those were great times saw alot of cool music. used to see karizma all the time at the baked potato. anyway just wanted to say hi. looks like you are doing well all the best steve dunstan

- steve dunstan
Saturday, November 25, 2006

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Greetings from Budapest, Hungary!! ;)

- Tibor
Thursday, October 26, 2006

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Hi David,

My name is Tony Virgulto. I am a drummer from CT. I have been a long time fan of yours and the whole LA music scene. I grew up listening to Jeff Porcaro, Carlos, JR Robinson and many other drummers. As I got older, I also grew to appreciate the song writing and talents of your peers such as Luke, Michael Landau and the many other great people that you play with. I was so devastated when I heard of the passing of Jeff, and if that wasn't enough, I heard of Carlos' passing. I am so pleased to see that you are keeping both of those great drummers' spirits alive. The archive picture section is great to see.

Keep up the great tributes and the great music.

- Tony Virgulto
Tuesday, October 17, 2006

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Hey, David, I just want to tell you that you definitely brought your light to Nightown on Saturday! It was my first time seeing you in person and now I'm hooked. Please hurry back - we need your enery here in Cleveland.

- Hallie
Sunday, October 1, 2006

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Hi here is a fella from Denmark.
I really love your music and looking forward to see you again...

Regards

- Dave
Friday, August 25, 2006

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Hey David!!! We miss you soooo much in Copenhagen..! Please come again.. soon! ;)

Greetings from the "young" fans!
www.the_squib_cakes.soundvenue.com

- Frede
Thursday, August 17, 2006

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Hi I am an old friend of James Harrah from Sydney Australia (we met in about 1980!!) I would very much appreciate it if you would pass this e-mail address on to him as I would love to talk to him again and catch up on all the lost time... thanks again and I enjoyed looking through your web-site... lots of love, Donna xx

- Donna
Monday, July 10, 2006

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Hello, I used to come see Karizma in the early 80's at The Baked Potato. I know Larry Klimas, grew up in the same neighborhood. I grew up with the Livigni's (Johnny, Donny) and the Siciliano's (Anthony) Larrys cousin. I had no idea the band (Karizma) was still around. I would watch in awe of the most talented musicians around. I am a drummer with a jump blues / swing band. I would love to come see you when you are in town (L.A. and or Maui) which is were I reside. Does Larry still live in L.A.? If so, I would like to get in touch with him. Thanks for the years of great music.

A big fan

- Michael
Monday, July 10, 2006

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Master soy Colombiano me gusta mucho tu musica y la manera como llevas los solos en los albunes ya conocidos ... aunque aca en Colombia no hay muchos invitados internacionales deberian considerar venir algun dia. quisiera saber algun metodo que tengas por internet sobre la improvisacion y si se puede bajar a mp3 en el mail o como seria el proceso ... gracias bendiciones

- Saturday, March 4, 2006

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To Dave and all the guys; you're what keeps music fresh, exciting, and spontaneous. I had the good fortune to visit Cafe Cordial in March 06 and witness the magic of Rick and Eric play there hearts out. What a special moment for everyone! David thanks again for all you do and put together. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Mike in Orlando, FL

- Mike, Orlando, FL
Saturday, May 27, 2006

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David, It was good to see you the other week at Sushi. I look forward to making it to one of your shows. John

- John
Tuesday, May 23, 2006

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Hi! It's really magic on the keyboard. You make a great music!!! Super!

- VoinG
Sunday, May 21, 2006

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David,
I have been on a bit of a buying spree lately with AIX records (like buying their entire catalogue which I am extremely close to achieving). The 3 discs you are on are just fantastic. You add greatly to them as you are a fantastic keyboard player. I will definatly be looking into your other CD's. Unfortunately they are not hi-rez surround but I guess you can't have everything....

- Guy Robinson
Friday, April 28, 2006

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i like your site but one things is try to add free download to it
Thanks philip

- philip ami cudjoe
Thursday, March 16, 2006

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David - it was a fun experience working around you capturing behind the scenes rehearsal footage before your show at Rosalie & Alva's Performance Gallery.

The intimate atmosphere was a perfect fit to your personable style and charm. Play on!
- Your new friend, Allen
www.sunlightdigital.com

- Allen Kaufman
Tuesday, March 14, 2006

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Man i really love the los lobotoby's stuff. I have recently heard a track froth of the official bootleg on a fusion radio station out here in oz. Would love to pick up a copy. Can you help me?? Thanks Mate Jeff

- Jeff Barwick
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

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Love you all the time. Keep playing so we all can keep listening. Bring some shows to the Orlando, FL area. Thanks!!

- Anthony Carreon
Tuesday, February 21, 2006

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David,
I just want to say that I THROUGHLY Enjoyed your performance at La Ve Lee on Friday night. I have been a fan of yours since I discovered "Tribute To Jeff" years ago and I saw Alex about a year ago at La Ve Lee when he performed with Steve Ferrone and picked up "Giving Back" I also own "Document"

Your talent is exceptional! Your arrangements stellar. The arrangements of "Georgy Porgy" and especially "Layla" floored me..

I left too quickly to notice that "Layla" is on one of the CD's that you had for sale. But don't worry ....I just ordered it.

Please place me on your mailing list for future releases from your label and your performances since I am in the L.A. area often.

Thanks
Nick

- Nick Fitch
Thursday, February 9, 2006

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Will we ever get to see you here in the DC area? It sure would be cool!
www.myspace.com/kevinondrums

- Kevin Dunlap
Monday, January 23, 2006

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Hi David:
December 7th - Carlos' birthday - Well, where do I begin? Man, what a great show last Saturday for Carlos. Again, he would have been proud of you. A great show, full of magic as you always deliver. Great to see Lenny; as always he was on fire; that guy just plays his ass off no matter what. Walfredo was terrific, I really love to watch & hear him play. Kurt Dohy was stellar. What a player he has become!!! Anyway man, I could go on & on, but just want to say THANKS for doing what you do. Great grooves to recharge my soul.

Thanks again brother,
Jeff

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Hey David!
Thanks for your nice message!
I wanted to send you a card... Do you have a postbox or something?
I could not find one on any of your websites...

You are still my hero!
Never in my life have I seen someone who produces soooo much energy and c.d.'s and tours and music like you do!
You are a real inspiration to me....
All the best for 2006!
Maybe I'll get to see you when you are passing through Germany again.

Love
Pamela Falcon

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Karizma, I admire you and already own 2 CDs of you! You are great!

- Isabella
Thursday, October 27, 2005

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Loved hearing and seeing you all with Rick Braun, Eric M and Will Lee at LaVeLee. What a great surprise, can't wait for more!
T

- T
Wednesday, September 19, 2005

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Happy Birthday !!! Best wishes on this special day. Laurent

- Laurent
Monday, September 26, 2005

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Hi Creatchy, it was a very big thing, working with you. We enjoyed the time with you and are very pleased to meet you again in Arhaus/DK for a Rizma Night! Thanks for all. Stefan & Magnus

- freeland production
Sunday, September 25, 2005

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Hi dave. Let me tell you that french people love you and love all the things you do to keep Jeff and Carlos alive in our heart.

- stephane
Friday, September 16, 2005

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Hi David, You gathered an amazing line-up to go to Denmark. Wish I could make it but it looks bad for me. Hope all the forthcoming CDs take shape. I'm hungry for some new DG music ! :-) Take care, Laurent

- Laurent
Tuesday, September 13, 2005

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Heard Lets stay together in manila when it was released, i thought it was just a M. McDonald track. I went to the uk to work and it is here that I've found out about David Garfield. Having assembled most of my favorite "musikeros" and artists is SMASHING!!! i will always remember jeff porcaro because of what you've done

- jes arboleda
Saturday, August 15, 2005

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hey dave, you have a nice website here mate!! i'd like to tell you about my passion for your music and playing!! you roxxxxx man, i miss music like that!! greetings to ya from brazil! cheers!! ;-)

- Marcio Tex
Wednesday, July 6, 2005

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Hi David. You're creating magic on the keyboard. Great music! Thanks!

- Niklas Lundblad
Friday, June 17, 2005

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u r a great keyboardists, m following u from the 80's. u have inspired a great deal of depth in latin jazz funk n rock music of ur authentic style of creations.

- A Ravi
Monday, June 13, 2005

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it's always great to be here on this excellent site...
musical greetz from vienna/austria !!

- Georg
Thursday, June 9, 2005

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I would like to hear your arrangement of Rod Stewart's "Have I Told You Lately".
Mahalo, brah!

- Craig Pagaduan
Sunday, June 5, 2005

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Hi David, Hope all is well on your side. Sent you a couple of emails several weeks ago. Hope you got them. Might catch up with Mike in the summer in Paris, Zurich or Montreux. Guess you won't be with them this year :-(. Get well, all the best. Laurent P.S : playing LA Keyboard Project... great, great, great stuff !

- Laurent
Thursday, June 2, 2005

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Hay David! Great site with interesting stuff! Hope you'll come to Germany soon - you're an outstanding keyboardist! Keep on groovin' !! Greetz Rob

- Rob
Tuesday, May 24, 2005

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Hello, David. Thank you for coming to Japan with Karizma. I visited two shows on Wednesday and Sunday, and I'm the man who was sitting next to you in the front row and requested Prophecy in the first show. I appreciate both your performances and kindness. I really had a good time. I hope to see you in your country next time as well as I'd like you to come to japan again soon. Please say hello to other members. Thanks again!

- Otohiko from Japan
Sunday, April 10, 2005

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David... just wanted to thank you for a wonderful show @ LaVeLee with Los Lobotomys back on Jan 20, 2005. It was a dream come true, as it was my first trip to the West Coast. Guess I just got lucky that it was during the NAMM show The music was spectacular! Your humble kindness after the late set also blew me away. Thanks again for the CD. Keep on grooving!

- Greg from New Jersey USA
Sunday, February 13, 2005

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Hi David It would be very sad if Los Lobotomys don`t play together anymore. I think you and Luke are such a great team. I read somthing about a live CD on Luke`s homepage... you know what I mean? Greetings from Switzerland

- Guitarman
Sunday, January 02, 2005

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Hi David, Thanks for everything you have done with the gang Lenny etc....and continue to do ..thanks again,keep up the good hard work. Respectfuly, Bili

- Bili Acosta, Glendale, Ca USA
Saturday, December 11, 2004

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Hello David - (Creatchy?) Here's voice echoeing from the past!! - what's it been . . about 25 years? I left LA at least 9 or 10 years ago to an island in Hawaii then on to Asia and just never went back -Sorry to hear about Carlos passing - but happy that you have continued your magic - I am still at it as well w/studio and new material always in the works - Best to ya! Tom

- Tom Gunn, Thailand
Monday, November 29, 2004

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hi David do you remember me we met at George Benson 's private party in june in Paris where you played I gave you a CD you know i've worked with Jeff Lorber ,Phil Perry etc ... I was wondering if you've listebed to it as I was very busy finishing it and put some track with rahsaan Patterson .I'll be in LA from the 14th 'til the 20 of december I'll be there to do the mastering of my album with Steve Hall in Future Disc the release is for january in Europe and jAPAN sO it'll be great to hear from you . all the best U-Nam

- U-Nam, Paris, France
Sunday, November 28, 2004

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Hi Dave! I was blessed last year 2003! Last year, you came to my country to perform with the great George Benson. The whole concert kept me mesmerized as I saw you lead George's band through many of the songs that are legendary to George's music. Thank you so much for coming to NZ and might I say, as good as it was to see George Benson perform in the flesh, so it was such a pleasure to see you perform 'live' and in person. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to many more of your future works with some of earth's greatest musicians.

- Mr Maia O. Smith, Hamilton, New Zealand
Monday, November 22, 2004

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David, may you have much success with the release and a great new season to come 05. MB

- Myron Bernard, Sherman Oaks, CA USA
Sunday, November 21, 2004

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Hi David (again). One thing that I wanted to say was that we down here in New Zealand aren't as fortunate as other countries when it comes to having incredible musicians playing in our towns. George Benson was here in Wellington two days ago, and I was really hoping that you were with him. I wouldn't have seen the concert anyway because I was gigging that night. But I did sneak into his sound check and listen to them rehearse and stuff. That was totally cool, but I was really hoping that you were there. Is there any chance that you'll be heading down this way in the near future? I find your music and your playing truly inspiring. I listen to the 'Tribute to Jeff' and 'Document' albums all the time. Can't seem to get enough of them. I have a lot of musician friends down here that are huge Karizma, Los Lobotomys, and Toto fans. We're all big fans of the LA music scene-Yourself, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, David Paich, Larry Carlton, Jeff Porcaro, John Robinson, Abraham Laboriel...basically everybody that you've had on your albums. I host 'Jam Night' at a bar here in Wellington called Blue Note. It happens every Tuesday. Some of the best local musicians and singers come along and jam out. The night is filled with a mixture of jazz, rb, funk, reggae, blues, and soul. Anyway, if you are EVER down this way, it would be such a great honour to have you play at the jam night. I know it's a long shot and I am totally aware that you are a busy busy man. But that would just be really awesome! New Zealand's a great place for a holiday. It's a popular tourist spot. If you ever come to Wellington, look me up and I'll show you the sights. 'The Lord of the Rings' was made right here in Wellington :-) Anyway, I'm rambling...sorry! Hope to see you down here. Take care. Love your work. PEACE! Andy

- Andy Mauafua
Thursday, October 21, 2004

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Hi David, my name's Andy Mauafua and I live on the other side of the world in Wellington, New Zealand. I'm a musician and a huge fan of yours. I saw you a couple of years ago in Auckland with George Benson. That concert has definitely gone down as one of the best that I ve seen-ever! The solos that you did on 'This Masquerade' and 'Affirmation' totally blew my mind. I had some friends with me at the time, and they were blown away as well. Are you coming to New Zealand again? I sure hope so. Maybe with Karizma? Now that would be awesome! Love your work, Andy.

- Andy Mauafua, Wellington, New Zealand
Thursday, October 21, 2004

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Hey David, I recently came across your website and really loved your music! would love to add some tracks from "Giving Back, "Tribute To Jeff," (and any of your CD's!!) for airplay on Smooth Pizzazz Radio! Smooth Pizzazz is ranked in the top twenty Jazz Internet radio stations on Live365. Your music would be a great fit! (We don't play much, "snooze jazz" but prefer more enrgetic jazz with Pizzazz!! (including plenty of Fusion!!) You can send promotional CD's to: Smooth Pizzazz Radio Box 87 Elm Springs, AR 72728 Thanks Dave and I look forward to hearing from you! David Arivett Smooth Pizzazz Radio

- David Arivett, Elm Springs, AR USA
Saturday, October 02, 2004

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Happy Birthday David Garfield. Wishing you a great day and a greater year. Your friend and fan. Eugenia

- Eugenia, Studio City, CA USA
Monday, September 27, 2004

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David, You rule. You're an outstanding musician and human being. There is so much soul in what you're doing ! Just capture "Everything Must Change" on record. Only once. With Alex on vocals. YOu know what I mean LOL. You're music is beautiful. It means a lot to many of us out there. All the best, Laurent

- Laurent, Limassol, Cyprus
Wednesday, August 25, 2004

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David, I have enjoyed immensely your "Tribute to Jeff" project and thank you for wonderful remembrances of Jeffery. Recent open heart surgery has made me especially thankful for each day I have and will give to me a second chance to play drums....playing inspired in large part by Jeff !! I enjoy your music very much and especially your focus on people !! Thanks for the remembrance, inspiration and for sharing your talents !!

- Steve Davis
Thursday, August 19, 2004

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