HELP SUPPORT URBAN-JAZZ VIOLINIST DANIEL D'S NEW ALBUM PROJECT!

Talent is a gift, and Daniel D. discovered his early in life. Since he first drew a bow across the strings of a violin at 12 years old. In 2010 he produced his second studio Album Serenade following his first release, Play For Me in 2009. An Apollo Theater Winner, Charlotte Music Award Recipient, and a highlighted performer on B.E.T. 106 & Park, he was an opening Artist for the 2008 President Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign, the Essence Magazine Susan Taylor’s Celebration - hosted by Oprah Winfrey, and at Jesse Jackson’s Birthday Event in the presence of notables such as, T.V. host Larry King, and the late Michael Jackson. Raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Davis graduated from that city’s esteemed School of the Arts in 2007, immediately setting off on a nationwide tour with T-Bone Ministries. Davis’ faith lies at the core of his music. A seasoned entertainer at just 23 years old, Davis is equally comfortable performing for an audience of 50,000 at the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium as he is playing at his family’s church on Sunday. He was awarded a Summer Scholarship at the New York’s Juilliard School of Music, won the U.S. Air Force’s Wide Talent Search competition, and his fiddle-laden remix of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech has contributed to regular invitations to perform throughout the country at special events.

At home in Charleston, He’s been a featured artist at the MOJA Arts and Spoleto festivals. He teaches students weekly and periodically receive requests for string projects. Despite his successes, Davis remains a humble young man. This trait he hopes to pass on to his violin students. Daniel is the first to tell you that the pure joy of playing music far surpasses prestige or recognition. “Every opportunity to play offers new enlightenment and a chance to learn,” says Davis. “I love performing and I love playing — period.

Daniel D. is currently working on a new album that he is planning to release this fall. With your help, he can. The project is going to be a blend of Urban Jazz, R&B, and inspirational with original music as well as some well known covers that will honor great musicians like Stevie Wonder, Grover Washington and the late Michael Jackson. The funds will also be used to have a producer recreate and to license cover songs. Most of the project will be completed in the upcoming weeks, but getting it to you the listeners is where he needs your help. He's seeking radio airplay for the album and forming a tour to meet his followers and fans face to face! He also want to be able to perform at elementary and middle schools (most of which do not have big budgets).

Instrumental music (jazz, classical, etc) is a shrinking genre, but Daniel D. thinks it takes the right individuals to give a new face to the music and show the next generation that playing the violin or any other instrument is just as amazing as singing or rapping. His goal is to continue spreading this form of talent to the masses. How can you help? Go to kickstarter.com and find out.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danield/urban-jazz-violinist-daniel-ds-new-album-project

Kick starter is a site that allows you to donate to different ideas and projects and in Daniel D.'s case you can contribute to the final processes of his album, its promotion, and tour. Depending upon how much you donate or pledge you get a gift in return.

Websites

• http://danieldmusic.com
• http://youtube.com
• http://twitter.com