David Blamires

David Blamires is a Grammy Award winning vocalist best known for his work recording and touring with the Pat Metheny Group. In addition to singing[1] on 3 of the group's albums, Blamires played guitar, trumpet, violin, mellophone, recorder, marimba, and accordion.[2]

David Blamires
BornBradford, England
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVoice, guitar, trumpet, violin, mellophone, recorder, accordion
Associated actsPat Metheny Group
Websitehttp://www.davidblamires.com

In 1992 he released a solo album, The David Blamires Group.[3]

Born in England, Blamires grew up in Canada where he became one of Canada's most versatile and sought after session musicians. While in Canada, he worked with Anne Murray, Triumph, Manteca, and Pat Metheny.

Dave relocated to Chicago in 1997 where he has worked as a composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist for top American advertisers.

Selected discography

As leader

  • The David Blamires Group (1992)

As sideman with Pat Metheny


Awards
Year Award Nominated Work Category Result
1987 Grammy Awards[4] Still Life Talking Best Jazz Fusion Performance, Vocal or Instrumental Won
1995 Grammy Awards[4] We Live Here Best Contemporary Jazz Performance Won
1998 Grammy Awards[4] Imaginary Day Best Contemporary Jazz Performance Won


References
  1. Kelman, John (2006-05-27). "Pat Metheny Group Reissues: We Live Here & Quartet". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  2. Robb, Gregory (2003-10-01). "Pat Metheny Group: We Live Here". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  3. Griggs, Tim. "The David Blamires Group". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  4. https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/30th-annual-grammy-awards-1987. Missing or empty |title= (help)


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