Summary of Public & Private PerformancesSince moving to Savannah in 1992, David has had the opportunity to play in
a variety of venues, including luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, clubs, and
festival events. Currently, the best place to hear David perform is at the
The Olde Pink House, downtown Savannah.
To view David's complete
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Summary of
current and past performing
engagements:
The Olde Pink House
(23 Abercorn St.)
Pianist (ongoing
since August 2012): David Duckworth performs downstairs in the
tavern every Saturday from 7:30-11 p.m. (joined by Alisha E.
Duckworth on bass). Also, David performs solo in the
tavern every Sunday from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Soho South Cafe
(12 W. Liberty St.)
Pianist (ongoing
since November 2013): David Duckworth performs every Sunday from
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Ruth's
Chris Steak House
(111 W. Bay St, on
the corner of Whitaker St.)
Pianist (ongoing since 2008): David performs
at this fine dining establishment, with singer Kim Polote and bassist Alisha E. Duckworth,
certain Fridays, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
American Cruise Line
Pianist (ongoing since 2004): David performs
on the American Spirit and the American Glory, international cruise
ships, when they dock in Savannah weekly during the Spring and Fall.
Clipper Cruise Line
Pianist (1998-2007): The Nantucket
Clipper, an international cruise ship, docks in Savannah thirteen times a year. David
performs a one-hour piano concert which involves jazz, classical, Broadway, and popular
themes.
Savannah Music Festival
(formerly Savannah Onstage)
Accompanist (2003, 2001, 1999): Before
serviving as staff accompanist for 12 contestants in 2003, David had the honor of
accompanying Kim Polote in 1999 and again in 2001 when she took first prize ($10,000) in
the American Traditions Vocal Competition.
Tybee
Wedding Chapel Event, with David Tutera, celebrity host of "My
Fair Wedding"
(August 2011):
David Duckworth, with Alisha E. Duckworth on bass, performed at
this event hosted by David Tutera, star of WE TV's "My Fair
Wedding".
Paula Deen's Wedding Televised on the Food Network
(First aired June 20, 2004): David Duckworth
and Kim Polote provided music for the wedding ceremony of Paula Deen, owner of the famous
"Lady and Sons" restaurant and host of the Food Network's "Paula's Home
Cooking."
Samantha Brown's Great Hotels
(September, 2003) The Emmy-nominated show
featured David playing with Kim Polote at the Westin Harbor Resort on the Travel Channel.
Media
Research Center's Annual DisHonors Awards Ceremony
(March, 2003) A nationally televised
event, David Duckworth and Kim Polote were flown up to the Omni Shoreham Hotel in
Washington D.C. in Spring of 2003 to kick off their annual roasting of liberal media.
Savannah Jazz Festival
Pianist in festival jazz bands (since
1992).
Johnny Mercer Festival
Solo pianist as well as accompanist
(2003-2005) for this annual concert in the Savannah Civic Center Johnny Mercer Theatre,
which brings together talent from Johnny Mercer's hometown of Savannah and the surrounding
areas to pay tribute to the famous lyricist. Also, served as music director and band
leader for the 2005 concert.
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Pianist in festival (2008)
History since 1992:
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- Mansion on Forsyth Park
- - Pianist (2005-Jan. 2008): Solo
performances of classical, jazz, Broadway and other styles in the Casimir Lounge of this
acclaimed luxury hotel, 7-11 p.m. Wednesday nights.
- Pianist (2006-Jan. 2008): Solo performances of classical, jazz, Broadway and other
styles in the Bösendorfer Lounge, 5-8 p.m. Thursday nights
-
Mulberry Inn
(601 E. Bay Street,
on the corner of Houston St.)
- - Pianist (1996-2013):
Tea Time at this an award-winning hotel on East Bay Street,
Fridays, Saturdays, and some weekdays; and Sunday Brunch)
- Pianist (2004- June 2006): Jazz Trio Thursdays though Saturdays, 8-10 p.m
- Oglethorpe Club
- Pianist (2010): David performs
at this private establishment with bassist Alisha E. Duckworth, Thursdays, 7-10
p.m..
- 514 West
- - Pianist (2005-March 2007): Performed jazz
and other styles during lunch and happy hour (12-2 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm) every Friday, with
singer Kim Polote, at this downtown fine dining establishment.
- Pianist (2006-March 2007): Performed jazz with singer Kim Polote and bassist Alisha E.
Duckworth, 7-9 p.m. Saturday evenings.
- Downtown Cafe at Main
- Pianist (2002-2003): David provided
classical music on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during the dinner hour.
- Savannah Symphony Orchestra
- Substitute pianist for (2000): David enjoyed
being under the baton of Chelsea Tipton II for an afternoon of classical fun at the
Savannah Symphony Orchestra's Halloween Lollipops concert.
- Boar's Head
- Pianist, 1995-1998: For three years, David
performed at the Boar's Head on weekends while the dinner guests enjoyed their meal and
cocktails. He was playing the Yamaha baby grand of Ronald Story, former proprietor.
- Radisson Plaza Savannah (now
Marriott)
- 1992-1994: When David moved to Savannah, he
was playing the baby grand in then Radisson Plaza from 5 to 9 p.m. every Monday through
Friday.
- Huey's Jazz Lounge
- (With the Bay Street Stompers Dixieland Jazz
Band), 1992-1993: During the tourist season (which, at the time, was from the weekend
before St. Patrick's day through Labor Day weekend), David was the pianist for the
Saturday performances of the Bay Street Stompers, a Dixieland Jazz Band which has roots
back to King Oliver.
David has also played in other venues on
various occasions by invitation: Jazz'd Tapas, Le Cabaret in Hilton Head, City
Market Courtyard, The Telfair Museum of Art, the Jepson Center, Marshwood and Plantation
Clubs (Skidaway Island), Savannah Golf Club, Chatham Club, Old Oyster Factory in Hilton
Head, and Cypress of Hilton Head |
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