ArtistInfo

Dave Valentin

fl, *1952 US, South Bronx
Musician of Jazz and Latin
A.k.a. David Joseph Valentin

Dave Valentin (born April 29, 1952, in New York City) is a jazz flutist.Starting at 5 years old Dave learned latin percussion, and was an accomplished pianist before he entered JHS. His interest in flute started in 7th grade at JHS 133. He wanted to meet a girl that played flute. Her name was Irene. He asked her to show him a few scales. In a month, David was playing the flute and his first performance was in the School Spring concert. He performed "The Joker". He went to The High School of Music and Art as a percussion major. Valentin's teacher, Hubert Laws, suggested that he not double on saxophone because of his attractive sound on the flute. He studied at the Bronx Community College. He is of Puerto Rican descent.

Instruments

• Flute
• Bass
• Percussion
• Synthesizer

Genres

• Jazz
• Latin
• R&B/Soul

Plays With