David Jernigan, Alexander Technique Teacher; Bassist; dad.   Washington DC/Silver Spring, Maryland - DJernigan.com

The Wayne Wilentz trio has been playing Brazilian and American jazz since 1987.

Our Steady gig at Utopia is on hold during construction of the new apartment complex on the block.  We hope to resume sometime next year.

The Wayne Wilentz Trio; Wayne Wilentz on piano, Jim West on drums.

Wayne and I have 2 cd's: "Recordar E Viver " and "Wayne Wilentz Trio e nossos amigos.".  Watch this space for upcoming gigs.

I'm also playing with pianist Victor Prudofsky at the Russia House on the corner of Connecticut and Florida Avenues, every Wednesday, 8-12 pm.

MySpace.com/DavidJernigan for clips and up-to-date music schedule

Steady gigs

"Monday Morning Musicians' Meeting"  I regularly teach a class to help musicians by applying the Alexander Technique to their work.  This photo shows one of my Alexander teachers, Marty Hjortshoj, helping me with my poise at my bass.
 
We'll be playing with sitting, standing, and holding your instrument. Find out how the Alexander Technique can be a constant influence to improve your comfort and your performance. This is an opportunity to drop in regularly and get an Alexander mini-lesson, and also learn from observing the lessons of others.  Class size: 4 to 6 people. All are welcome; this class will focus on musicians.

Mondays, 11am-12:30 pm. Cost: Just $25 for one class: $100 for a set of five.
call or write today to reserve your spot!

Silver Spring, MD - Call or e-mail for location:
301-562-9079 or davizao@juno.com     

PAST GIGS:

links to video

the George Botts Quartet: I had the priviledge of working regularly with tenor saxophonist George Botts from the late 1990's up until his passing on May 11, 2011
Botts on tenor sax; Elsworth Gibson or Wade Beach on piano; Bertell Knox , drums
see the video of our February 3, 2004 and February 3, 2005 performances at the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage
George Botts is a jazz veteran and DC native who performed at the original Crystal Caverns (now Bohemian Caverns) 50 years ago. In addition, George Botts has performed at The Apollo Theater, Cotton Club and other venues with such jazz legends as Dinah Washington, Charles Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Etta Jones, and John Coltrane.  We played at Borders Books, 18th & L, monthly for 7 years.

The Maurice Lyles Quintet-Wed., Nov 24, 2004  Kennedy Center Millenium Stage 6pm  
-led by D.C.- based drummer Maurice Lyles, focuses on swinging jazz standards, pop, Latin and Be-Bop.  See it on the web!!!

Concerts, one-time gigs (OK, I'll get my upcoming ones posted soon!):

Fri., Oct. 28, 2006, 6pm:
Lawrence Wheatley and Eight to the Bar
Westminister Church, 4th & I, SW
One of my earliest gigs in DC was at the One Step Down with Lawrence Wheatley's jazz workshops on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  This reunion octet features Buck Hill on tenor sax, Maurice Robertson on alto, and Charlie Young on baritone; Michael Thomas on trumpet and Lincoln Ross on trombone.


RARE APPEARANCE ON GUITAR!! I was with the band of Maurice Lyles at the 2003 East Coast Jazz Festival. Elsworth Gibson was featured on organ. Gib, on the DC scene since the late 40's when he was with Lionel Hampton, was one of my mentors from 1980 until his passing in 2006. The East Coast Jazz Festival is held at the Double Tree Hotel in Rockville every Presidents' Day weekend. (photo: Ronnie James) More to come . . .
 

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS:  I'm also playing private parties, weddings, corporate functions, etc. If you want me to bring a group to your event, contact me at 301-562-9079 or e-mail: davizao@juno.com






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