Even before working for Manion Music, David had been busy as a part-time producer of professional recordings, mostly Christian music, some of which were aired nationally and internationally. All of the following albums involve singers, and most of the music is original. David's production expertise adds the instrumentation to the pieces to enhance the sound. Most of these instrumental enhancements are made with the MIDI synthesizers, since MIDI data is simple to enter and easy to manipulate (David enters this data with an electric piano keyboard). David prides himself on his realistic rendering of instruments with his rich pallet of MIDI synthesizers. 

Audio samples of these albums as well as other recording projects (including instrumental recordings) are available on the Sound Clips page.

David Duckworth's latest CD:
  "I Remember You: A Pianist's Tribute to Johnny Mercer"

Jimmy Lumpkin: "The Honey Guide", 1998.

Commissioned by Jimmy's father, this album is an Alternative Rock album, featuring original Christian contemporary music by tenor Jimmy Lumpkin. Lumpkin has attended Bible college and is pursuing a career as a pastor.
 

Debbie Paige: "Think On These Things", 1998.

This album is a contemporary Gospel album, featuring original music by alto Deborah Paige, collaborative compositions by Paige and Duckworth, and covers. The Savannah Cultural Affairs committee awarded Ms. Paige a substantial grant to partially cover the costs for the production and duplication of this album.
 

Vision: "Jesus Is the Rock", 1997.

This album consists of youth music, and was commissioned by Communité Emanuel, the largest growing Christian organization in France. It has been aired internationally in several European countries, and distributed nationally in France. The lead singer, Mireille Hamm, who lived in France, wrote the original songs on the CD.
 

Gail Thurmond: "Here I Go Again", 2004.

Adhering to the format of her popular "Savannah Moon" album, Gail Thurmond sprinkled her own original compositions in with other jazz and blues standards.   Several songs featuring foreign languages (including French lyrics in "Autumn Leaves" and Spanish in "What a Difference a Day Makes" and "Para Ti"), in addition to the Japanese-themed "Tokyo Blues", give this album a unique international flavor.  To listen to samples and to order this CD, click here. 

Gail Thurmond: "Life Songs", 1998.

This album consists of songs which address the subject of widowhood. It was commissioned by Gail Thurmond's mother-in-law, herself a widow most of her life. Most of the lyrics of this album were composed by the elder Mrs. Thurmond or by her late husband. All of the music was composed by singer Gail Thurmond.  To order this CD, click here.

 

Gail Thurmond: "Savannah Moon", 1995.

This debut album consists of jazz, blues, and ballads, and reflects the romantic mood created by Gail Thurmond as she plays in the lower floor of the Pink House, six nights a week. David commissioned this album, and it has sold more copies to date than any other of David's productions (over 5000 copies). Most are covers, but three are Thurmond originals, including the title track. To listen to samples and to order this CD, click here.
 

David Jacobs: "Real Love", 1995.

This album is Christian contemporary music written and sung by baritone David Jacobs. It was initially commissioned by Mayor Floyd Adams. Jacobs had begun paying for the recording project himself, and Adams heard one of his concerts, and was inspired by the music to fund the project. However, when the mayoral election required a recount of votes, the unforeseen financial obligations that ensued forced Adams to withdraw his pledge. Jacobs was able to receive funding through other means.
 

Cecilia: "Liberating Boundaries", 1995.

David's first production, this album was a collaborative effort with longtime college friend, Cecilia Overby (now Cecilia Tomko). The music is contemporary acoustic. The lyrics and melodies are Cecilia's compositions, and the lyrics give encouragement to young teens confronted with the temptation to engage in premarital sex. After producing this album, David and Cecilia went on tours to church youth groups, giving concerts with testimonies to teen audiences.