DAVID PACK
facts at a glance 2010
David Pack has won international acclaim both for his solo work—with his 2005 CD: The Secret Of Movin' On--and his stellar turn as frontman for progressive pop group Ambrosia. He is also renowned as a Grammy winning producer for superstars including Wynonna, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin and Kenny Loggins, and as a music director/producer of global stage events including both of President Clinton's inaugurals. His collected works as a performer and producer have sold over 40 million units worldwide.
Artists Produced by David Include:
Aretha Franklin, Leann Rimes, Faith Hill, Phil Collins, Garth Brooks, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Trisha Yearwood, Selena, Amy Grant, Wynonna Judd, Brian Setzer, TLC, Brian McKnight, Little Richard, Patti Austin, Linda Ronstadt, James Ingram, Cece Winans, Pointer Sisters, Mavis Staples, Andrae Crouch, David Benoit, Take 6, Bruce Hornsby, Branford Marsalis, Chick Corea, Steve Vai, Tevin Campbell, Jerky Boys, Paul Rodriquez, Chet Atkins, Olivia Newton John, DC Talk, Jennifer Holliday
Classic Hit Songs
•Songwriter of Ambrosia's #1 classic hit singles including "Biggest Part Of Me," (triple Grammy nominated), "How Much I Feel," "Holding Onto Yesterday" and "You're The Only Woman." --All BMI 2 & 3 Million Airplay award winners and RIAA Certified Gold records.
• "Secret of Movin On" CD two top 10 national Radio & Records hit singles in 2005 & 2006-new recordings of Biggest Part of Me & You're the Only Woman
•"All I Need," #1 gold hit for Jack Wagner (TV's General Hospital star in late 80's) for Quincy Jones and Qwest/Warner Bros. Records
•"All The Pretty Ponies, for Kenny Loggins 2x platinum CD Return To Pooh Corner on Sony Wonder
•"Prove Me Wrong" for White Nights film by Taylor Hackford; 2x platinum Atlantic Records soundtrack
• "Through The Test Of Time," Top 5 Billboard hit for Patti Austin (GRP) in 1990
• "Key To You," Top 10 AC hit for legendary Jazz keyboardist David Benoit (GRP)
•"Our Love," "Get the Word Started" & "By Heart" co-written with Michael McDonald, included on his platinum Greatest Hits album (Warner Bros)
•"A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" for Disney's Cinderella with Linda Rondstadt
• "Wyld Unknown" for Wynonna's The Other Side (Curb Records-1997) RIAA Cert. Gold CD
•Co-written songs for Alan Parsons, Chicago, The Judds, Billy Dean, Take 6, Manhattan Transfer, others.
David's Music Production/Special Projects
•The Bubble A Dot-Comedy David's first musical debuts on Broadway at NYMF Sep 2008
•Purpose of Christmas CD for Rick Warren (2008) w Sarah McLachlan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill
•Committed 2 Rock Time-Life/BMG (2004) featuring Dave Matthews, Creed, Foo Fighters, Moby, POD
•The Songs Of West Side Story-Tribute to Leonard Bernstein: (RCA-Grammy-1996) Aretha, Selena, Phil Collins, Trisha Yearwood, Brian Setzer, Little Richard, Chick Corea and others-RIAA Certified Gold
•Handel's Messiah - A Soulful Celebration (1995) with Take Six's Mervyn Warren -Grammy and Dove award winner for Best Contemporary Gospel Album
•Disney's Cinderella w/Linda Rondstadt and James Ingram
•Return To Pooh Corner, Kenny Loggins (1994) 2x platinum Grammy Nominated
•Thank You Billy Graham U2's Bono, Leann Rimes, Billy Dean, TobyMac, Andrae Crouch, others
•The Real Me, and Carry On. Patti Austin - Quincy Jones/Qwest (1988) and GRP (1990)
•This is My America (2009) produced/wrote two songs; 3 CD set - America's History in Song
•His Gift (1998), CeCe Winans Christmas album - Dove Award nominated
•Tribute-Andrae Crouch "To God Be The Glory" Grammy & Dove Winner Best Gospel Album of Year
•One Heart At A Time, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis with Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Olivia N.John
Concert Highlights
•2010 David Pack's Friends 2010 feat. Kenny Loggins, America, REO Speedwagon, David Benoit
•2005-2009 Headline & Co-headline concerts throughout America-Solo Artist + Super-Group
•2004 David Benoit/Russ Freeman (Rippingtons) Tour of America (special guest)
•2001 Walk Down Abbey Road U.S. and Japan tours: Tribute to The Beatles featuring Todd Rundgren, Alan Parsons, Ann Wilson (Heart), and the late John Entwistle (The Who).
•25 years of touring America & Japan fronting Ambrosia (1975-2000)
•Michael McDonald 1987-88 tour of U.S. and England –vocals/guitar
•Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" Mark Taper Forum-Los Angeles Premier (1973)
•American debut of The Who's rock opera "Tommy" (1972 with Ambrosia)
Film & TV
•2010 PBS Special: Legends & Lyrics/ Songwriters in Round feat. David, Mac Davis, Peter Yarrow
•2010 PBS Special Chet Atkins & Friends 1987 airs—feat. Guitar duet with David & Chet
•Judd Apatow's "Knocked Up" starring Katherine Heigl—2007's biggest comedy film
•Michael McDonald Gathering of Friends: 2004 PBS TV Special & DVD
•"Roseanne" Rosanne Barr's NBC-TV Talk Show- Music Director/wrote source music (2002-2003)
•Beaches: duet and vocals on Bette Midler's #1 multi-platinum soundtrack
•No Mercy (1986, w/ Richard Gere): wrote end title song "Our Love" with Michael McDonald
•White Nights (directed by Taylor Hackford) wrote and sang "Prove Me Wrong," dance sequence between film's stars Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines (1987) platinum soundtrack/Atlantic
•Arthur (platinum soundtrack): performed, with Ambrosia, "Poor Rich Boy,"co-write w/ Burt Bacharach.
•Chet Atkins & Friends (HBO- 1987) with Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Everly Bros. Guitar duet with Atkins and in all-star ensemble.
•Goldie Hawn's Wildcats with composer James Newton Howard: source music and 4 songs
Music Director/Conductor-Arranger
•President Clinton's 1993 Inaugural Arkansas Ball: Music Director-Conductor 'Packman's Dream Team All-Stars' feat. Kenny Loggins, Bruce Hornsby and Michael McDonald, seen by over 2 billion
•President Clinton's 1997 Inaugural Arkansas Ball: President Clinton asks David back to direct all-star bash featuring Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Bebe Winans, Bela Fleck and more.
•Barbra Streisand's Common Threads Fundraiser Music Director-Conductor-Arranger w/ Goldie Hawn
•1992 Aids Project L.A Commitment to Life VI: Music Director-Conductor-Arranger feat. Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Billy Joel, Eddie Van Halen, Natalie Cole, others Produced by Bernie Taupin
•1995 Benefit for Children of Bosnia feat. Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Roberta Flack, Yanni, Alan Parsons
•1988: Carnegie Hall AIDS Benefit "Children Will Listen" Music Director-Conductor featuring Leonard Bernstein, Boys Choir of Harlem, David Benoit & Patti Austin
•1997: Presidents' Volunteer Summit w/Oprah Winfrey in Philadelphia; Music Director-Conductor-Arranger for Presidents: Clinton, Bush, Carter feat. Michael Bolton, Jon Secada, Patti Labelle
•2000: Yamaha's Michael McDonald Milennium Concert L.A. Shrine with Ray Charles, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Christopher Cross and others
•Bernstein at 70 Tanglewood: David arranges & conducts Patti Austins segment for PBS TV special
Rick Warren & Saddleback Church
•2005: World Aids Day Event David performed and produced concert event including: Wynonna, DC Talk's Michael Tait, Jimmy Wayne & Out of Eden
•2008: "Purpose of Christmas" CD –conceived and produced project; raised $400,000 for global PEACE initiative; included superstars Sarah McLachlan, Martina McBride, Third Day, Vince Gill, David Benoit
•2009: Obama-McCain Civil Forum / Debate David performs "Biggest Part of Me" for CNN broadcast
• 2010: Easter at Angel Stadium 30th Anniversary Saddleback David helped to secure Jonas Brothers performance & produced satellite radio live broadcast event for Sirius XM sat. radio. .
David's Charity for Cancer
In January of 2010, Santa Barbara based Dream Foundation inaugurated the David Pack Artists with Cancer Fund. Go to www.dreamfoundation.org for more info.
Booking Contact:
Del Williams/Right Arm Entertainment: 310-458 1501 x 105
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