The
material that makes up “TRUE DREW” mirrors the mission of the man.
Beginning with the infectious “My Guitar” that is ignited by a
spirit-raising guitar and celestial vocal hook, Davidsen ventures onto
“95 South” in search of an energetic exploration, brazenly allowing the
music – jazz, R&B, blues and adult pop - to be his guide. Riffing
adventurously throughout, he gives a “Hi5” to his traveling companions
on the album, an accomplished lot that boasts Bobby Lyle, Eric Marienthal, Bob Baldwin, Gerald Veasley, and the Temptations’ Ron Tyson.
When life forces him to take risks (“Double or Nothin’”), he pauses for
reflection (“All Night and Forever” and a brooding, New Age-y take on
the classic hymnal “All Creatures”) before arriving at the “Sweet Spot”
where he encounters love (“I’m Into You,” “I Can’t Help It” and “Give Me
Your Heart”). A man of faith who devotes his time and a portion of the
proceeds from all music sales to charitable endeavors such as Ghanaian Mother’s Hope (www.GMHope.org),
Davidsen ultimately remains true to the path to “Do Right” and “Change
The World.” In fact, he’s currently encouraging people to make
healthier choices in the New Year via The 30-Day Wellness Challenge (www.30DayWellnessChallenge.com).
"When
one of my New York City fans dubbed me ‘Six String King,' it had a
serious impact. I looked around and realized I really do see my life
through my guitar. This album reflects that journey. Stringing
together my passion for the guitar, excellence and innovation while combining
ingredients and flavors from New York City, Los Angeles and Nashville, I
was blessed to work with marvelously talented musicians, producers and
engineers that helped bring ‘TRUE DREW’ to life,” said Davidsen, who was
named one of the 10 Hottest New Guitarists by Guitar Player magazine.
Davidsen’s
radio-friendly recordings have consistently generated abundant airplay
and enjoyed lengthy stays in the Top 10 on the Billboard and SiriusXM charts, the latter on which he went #1 in 2011 for the “Spin Cycle”
album. Born, raised and still residing in Towson, MD, he was a
classically trained cellist who studied at Baltimore’s Peabody
Institute. Davidsen served in Iraq in Operation Desert Storm with the
U.S. Navy and returned to share his fervor for music education at a
hometown preschool while he spent his evenings performing in a local
contemporary jazz quartet for a dozen years. Since releasing his debut
album, “The Journey,” in 2008, he has been warmly embraced by
fans of his records and live shows. Davidsen won the Momentum Award in
2008 as Jazz Artist of the Year and has been nominated as Best New
Artist by both the American Smooth Jazz Awards and the Oasis Smooth Jazz
Awards. “TRUE DREW” depicts a driven artist equipped with the skills,
sound and songs to propel him closer to the guitar greats that influence
him the most: Pat Metheny, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. More information is available at www.drewdavidsen.com and www.drewdavidsen.com/epk.
Davidsen’s “TRUE DREW” contains the following songs:
“My Guitar”
“95 South”
“Hi5”
“Double or Nothin’”
“All Night and Forever”
“Sweet Spot”
“I’m Into You”
“Do Right”
“I Can’t Help It”
“Change the World”
“All Creatures”
“Give Me Your Heart”
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