Bio

David Spinozza

Producer, Arranger, Guitarist

David Spinozza is an American guitarist, composer and producer. He began his professional recording career as a teenager in the 1960’s, swiftly becoming a sought after New York studio musician and soon signing with A&M Records as a solo artist. A versatile musician, his credits span every facet of the music and entertainment industries. He has produced, arranged, orchestrated, conducted, co-written and played guitar for such artists as James Taylor, Carly Simon, Garland Jeffries, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, B.B. King, Judy Collins, Jim Croce, George Benson, Michael Frank, and three out of four Beatles. David’s guitar is heard on countless classic hits, most notably Don McLean’s “American Pie”, John Lennon’s “Mind Games”, Paul McCartney’s "Ram" album and “Another Day”, Paul Simon’s "Rhymin' Simon" including “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” and his iconic solo on Dr. John’s “Right Place Wrong Time.” In addition to his work in film, television and theater, he conducted the Saturday Night Live Band for two seasons. His most recent live appearances include international tours with the Steve Gadd Band (Grammy nominated live album), jazz super-group L’Image, classic funk with Average White Band and Big Band Christmas caroling with country star Brett Eldredge. Spin the Beatles marks his first recording with the David Spinozza Big Band.