Distance Traveled David Becker Tribune

• 1 Hey Mister 05:03
• 2 Southern Hemisphere 07:14
• 3 Ted Dechter (Db Dummy) 05:01
• 4 Minuet for CR 01:53
• 5 Afternoon Playtime 06:17
• 6 Almond Eyes 06:55
• 7 Distance Traveled 08:14
• 8 Tim’s Lament 07:20
• 9 Desperado 02:17
• Total Runtime 50:14

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Die kleinsten Besetzungen stellen mit die größten Herausforderungen dar: Zwar klingt im Trio alles immer gleich schlank, flüssig und charmant – aber auf die Dauer wird es doch eintönig, oder? Nicht bei David Becker. Der Gitarrist und Frontmann der langjährigen Tribune, Absolvent angesehener amerikanischer Jazz-Hochschulen, ist mit allen Fusion-Wassern gewaschen. Singbare Themen herrschen vor, blitzsaubere und hochmelodiöse Bebop-Improvisationen in jeder beliebigen Geschwindigkeit wechseln sich ab mit rockjazzigen Blockakkorden, eine tänzerisch-melancholische Menuett-Miniatur von lateinamerikanischer Wärme auf der akustischen Gitarre folgt auf einen cool-modernen Swing wie aus einem neuen Film Noir; das letzte Wort hat hier sogar, solo auf Akustikgitarre und ultimativ entspannt ausklingend, die wunderschöne Eagles-Komposition „Desperado“.

Ein solch sicheres Gefühl für Dramaturgie durchdringt bei aller sprudelnden Spielfreude und Improvisation auch jeden einzelnen Titel; wie Becker Spannung aufbaut und auflöst, das überrascht und überzeugt immer wieder. Und wie sensibel dabei sein Bruder Bruce am Schlagzeug Stimmungen malt, Grooves steigert oder zurücknimmt; wie fein Bolle Diekmann besonders am fast schon singenden Fretless Bass Themen einleitet, kontrastiert oder improvisierend weiterspinnt – das ist schon ein Genuss. Wer Pat Metheny mag, ihn aber lieber in kleiner Besetzung hätte, mit kompakterem Sound und ohne Abstürze in krasse Experimente einerseits oder poppigen Kitsch andererseits – der wird diese David Becker Tribune lieben.

David Becker, Elektrik- und Akustische Gitarre
Bolle Diekmann, Bass
Bruce Becker, Schlagzeug, Percussion

David Becker


For more than two decades guitarist, composer and producer David Becker has continued to define himself as one of the best and most unique voices in contemporary jazz guitar by combining diverse influences and a passion for the new and different, and his ability to play for the present while always keeping an eye on the past and future.


Beginning his solo career at the age of 22, David Becker had already toured Europe and the USA extensively before releasing his critically acclaimed debut album LONG PETER MADSEN (MCA) in 1986.


He has led the DAVID BECKER TRIBUNE to a worldwide audience by performing in more than 18 countries. Over the years, the DBT has shared the stage with such celebrated jazz acts as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker and many more. German television journalist Roger Willemsen (ZDF) called him 'One of the best Jazz guitarists ever.' Jazz Podium and Downbeat called him 'A poet on the Jazz Guitar.' Jazz Thing and Gitarre & Bass called him” a virtuoso”. David has released 10 recordings, many topping the jazz and contemporary music charts, two of which made it to the Grammy nominations. The DBT have performed at some of the most prestigious venues throughout the world, including London's Barbicon Centre, Rotterdam's De Doelen, Munich's Olympia Halle, Buenos Aires’ Ateneo and New York’s Birdland.


The DBT has also appeared at several international jazz festivals, including Saulkrasti Jazz Festival, Latvia, La Plata Jazz Festival, Argentina, Jazz op den Berg, Belgium, Robert Norman Festival, Norway, and Hildener Jazz Tage, Germany. In 2005, Becker released a duo effort with guitar master Joe Diorio, THE COLOR OF SOUND. The CD was called 'One of the best Guitar duo recordings of all time.' The latest DBT release LEAVING ARGENTINA is continuing to receive high praise by the international press. Down Beat gave it “4 Stars” and the BBC said,” Brilliant musicianship. A really lovely album, in fact”.


David Becker has also performed with guitar greats such as Atilla Zoller, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie and Kenny Burrell. His music can also be heard on radio and television around the globe including ARD, The Weather Channel, Voice of America, XM and Sirius Radio, NPR, Europa Plus, and AEI In-Flight Entertainment.


He recently released an instructional book called GETTING YOUR IMPROVISING INTO SHAPE (Mel Bay/Acoustic Music). The book is a top seller and has received great reviews all over the globe. The book is available in English and German. He has performed master classes and workshops around the world including UNT in Denton, U of Arts in Philadelphia, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Conservatorium, Maastricht, Hochschule, Köln, Music Tech College, St.Paul, Guitar Summer Workshop, Freiburg, Academy of Contemporary Music, Zurich, Musicians Institute, Hollywood and USC Thornton School of Music.

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