David Whitwell is quickly becoming one of the most in demand trombonists in New York City. Versed in jazz, orchestral, and new Music techniques, he is at home in virtually any musical situation. He is most active as a performer of new Works for the trombone, with more than thirty premieres to his name of new works for Solo trombone, Solo trombone with chamber ensemble, chamber works, and large scale orchestral works.
David is the leader of free jazz group Trio TBD, and standard based jazz quartet The Carnegie Custodians. He is the trombonist and brass section leader of Ensemble Moto Perpetuo (empnyc.org), principal trombonist of the Bermuda Festival Orchestra, and trombonist for The Cabinet new music ensemble. (whitneygeorge.com).
With a varied love for many periods of music history, Mr. Whitwell presents solo recitals approximately three times per year, consisting of new works composed for him and works seldom heard in the trombone repertoire. Mr. Whitwell has dedicated his career to the promotion of the Trombone as a solo instrument, and in that spirit, the commissioning of new works. Composers from across Europe, and the whole of the United States have composed solo works for Mr. Whitwell, and the list grows with every new recital.
