Walter Duda
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| Walter Duda is a self-taught musician from New England. He was born in Connecticut, graduated from The University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and attended Wayne State University and Fairfield University graduate schools. After a year of teaching a foreign language on the high school level, he decided that music is his language of choice. DayLight Again was recorded, mixed and produced in New York City by Jeff Jones, who has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Grammy winner Dr. John. This CD has achieved significant air play on radio stations worldwide. The track No Matter What was selected as the opening track on Jazz, Volume 1 by Online Artist Network (top-selling compilation). The title track Daylight Again was voted as the best from WSVN Radio Hall of Fame, Volume 8. Sole Intention was also produced in New York City by Jeff Jones. For this project, Walter recorded some of the basic tracks himself, played piano and sang on the CD. In addition to Dave Weckl, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt, Danny Wilensky and Tim DeHuff, musicians also include Chris Parker, Reggie Pittman, Preston Vismala, Jimmy Madison and The Harris Bros. Horns. Notes From The Coast is the latest release by Walter Duda. He composed all the music and recorded and mixed five of the tracks. Musicians featured are Will Lee, John Tropea, Chris Parker, Tim DeHuff, Steve Clarke and Bill Harris. The track Rapless Rhapsody has been included in Radio & Records Smooth Jazz Most Added indicator. |
