Dave Devine

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Guitarist, composer, and educator Dave Devine signature sound is one of dense layers, ambient washes, and lush sonic landscapes, all serving his goal of redefining the role of guitar in modern jazz.

Originally from Indianapolis, Dave moved to Denver, CO in 2001 where he soon joined legendary Denver band The Czars. He toured across Europe with the group, including performances on the BBC London and Birmingham. Today, Dave can be heard regularly around Denver with his group the Dave Devine Trio, performing instrumental versions of songs from every era and genre: jazz standards, surf rock, outlaw country, hip-hop, metal, folk, krautrock, grunge, disco, glam, and more. He also performs with national touring productions at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Dave earned his undergraduate degree in classical guitar performance at Butler University in Indianapolis. He earned a Performer's Diploma in classical guitar performance and completed graduate work in jazz studies at Indiana University, where he was teaching assistant to David Baker. An educator at heart, Devine is Co-Director of the Jazz and American Improvised Music program at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he has taught for the past 15 years.

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