BIO
David Olivas is a woodwind player, pianist, arranger, and songwriter. He has studied with Katisse Buckingham (Zawinul Legacy Band), Eric Marienthal (Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Chick Corea Elektrik Band) John Purcell (Jack DeJohnette, World Saxophone Quartet), Dr. Shannon LeClaire, Walter Beasley, Dino Govoni, and Kristen Strom (Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra).
Shortly after earning his B.A. in Saxophone Performance from the Berklee College of Music, David moved to Southern California where he began working as a sideman and recording with several independent artists. David's alto saxophone and piano playing are featured in the movie "One In The Gun," (starring James Russo and Robert Davi) on the song "Addicted," which he co-wrote with singer Chadwick Johnson. His flute playing can be heard on the track “Just My Thang” by artist Rosalee, featuring Snoop Dogg.
As a sideman, David has performed at numerous venues, including Hotel Cafe, The Troubadour, The Baked Potato, The House of Blues, Spaghettini (Seal Beach), Spaghettini and The Dave Koz Lounge (Beverly Hills), Anthology (San Diego), The Knitting Factory, The Segerstrom Center, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and The Smith Center (Las Vegas, NV).
David spent two years touring the U.S. playing tenor sax and flute in "I Love Lucy: Live On Stage," and has returned to Los Angeles to continue his study of the saxophone.
INSTRUMENTS:
Alto, Tenor, and Soprano Saxophone
Flute
Clarinet
Piano
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA)
Graduated May 2004 (B.A. Saxophone Performance)
Studied with Katisse Buckingham, Eric Marienthal, Walter Beasley, John Purcell (Jack DeJohnette, World Saxophone Quartet), Dino Govoni, Shannon LeClaire, Kristen Strom (Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra), Jeff Harrington, Daryl Lowery, Toby Kramasz, and Ray Bernd
CREDITS
"Cover Story," Jill Desiree (2020) piano, producer
"I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know," Chadwick Johnson (2019) alto saxophone
"NY to LA," Raspin Stuart (2019) soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones
"A Step Beyond the Rain," Sarah Elizabeth Combs (2017) saxophone, producer
"Just My Thang (feat. Snoop Dogg)" Rosalee (2016) flute
"A Kind of Blues," Joel Van Dijk (2012) tenor saxophone
"Space Bar Love," Amber Ojeda (2011) Flute
"Truthseeker," Joel Van Dijk (2010) alto saxophone, flute
“Here I Am,” Amber Ojeda (2010) alto and tenor saxophones, flute
"Days Behind," Steve Carlson (2010) tenor and alto saxophones
"Stripped Down," Steve Carlson (2008) flute
"Just A Gigolo," Lance Callahan (2008) alto saxophone
"Addicted," co-written with Chadwick Johnson (2007) piano, alto saxophone, appears in the film One In The Gun (2011) dir. Rolfe Kanefsky, available on iTunes
"An Auld School Christmas," The Steve Carlson Band (2007) piano, tenor and alto saxophones
"Cholo's Theme" appears in the film The Misadventures of Cholo Chaplin dir. Kenneth Castillo (2006) alto saxophone
"Rollin' On," The Steve Carlson Band (2005) tenor and alto saxophones
"Rebirth," Various Artists (Jazz Revelation Records 2004) alto saxophone on "Microcosm" by Mike Laurello
BANDS
I Love Lucy Live on Stage (2nd National Tour 2014-2015), www.ilovelucylive.com - tenor saxophone, flute
I Love Lucy Live on Stage (1st National Tour 2013-2014), www.ilovelucylive.com - tenor saxophone, flute
I Love Lucy Live on Stage (LA Cast 2011-2012), www.ilovelucylive.com - tenor saxophone
Steve Carlson Band, www.stevecarlson.com, Performances at Hotel Café, The Knitting Factory, Jerry Lewis Telethon (2005), and Erica Blasberg Corporate Golf Challenge (2006, 2007)
Chadwick Music, www.chadwickmusic.com
Spotlight Cabaret (2008-2011) Saxophonist and Musical Director (2010-11)
Amber Ojeda (Band) (2007-2009) www.amberojedamusic.com
Blueprint (Band) (2001-2004), “Microcosm” recording released on Berklee's label, JR Records