“Great music man! Great tunes and such warm renditions. I love your musical universe … it’s so fresh and creative ...And keep the music fires burning bright. You know why? Simply because you can! And do it so well.”
Timeless cultures, contemporary sound.
The Dave Kline Band features Dave Kline (violin, electric violin, guitar, composer) - A distinct sound and goal:
Violinist Dave Kline has performed with the legendary Chick Corea, Grammy-winning gypsy jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel, Grammy-winning saxophonist David Murray (co-founder World Saxophone Quartet), Grammy-winning composer D.D. Jackson, Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock (Snarky Puppy). Dave’s shows are known for their high intensity and exhilaration, and his unusual, stunning compositions combining beauty and power, stretching the violin from jazz to funk to blues and beyond. His most recent CD "Shifting Borders" charted #1 on the Roots Music Jazz Chart for 16 weeks. sound - blends the modern genres of rock, blues, jazz, funk and folk with the sonic palette of the world’s cultures. With high-energy, combustion, emotional impact.
The goal - inspiring a greater level of art and creativity in our world. Compositions, musicians, audiences, venues and the performance are all vital elements of music and recordings. One could credibly say the audience is the most important part of the show - the audience essentially co-creates the music and experience of the performance, attaining exhilaration for all.
Guest Artists with the band include Senator Tim Kaine on harmonica and vocals, Steve Davis Grammy-winning trombonist (Chick Corea, Art Blakey), Abena Koomson-Davis vocals (Natalie Merchant), Buddy Speir guitar, TJ Turqman bass, Olaoluwa Caleb on drums, French Canadian chanteuse Lynn Veronneau, Ken Avis from North of England on vocals Chao Tian Chinese dulcimer, Brian Simms keyboards,
The Dave Kline Band has performed to diverse audiences and sold out shows at Blues Alley (over 50 shows), Strathmore Mansion, Amp at Strathmore, and Gypsy Sally’s among other notable Washington, DC area establishments. Festival appearances include the Big Band Jam on the National Mall, the Alexandria Jazz and World Festivals, the Petworth Jazz Project, Takoma Park JazzFest, the Manassas Summer Series and the Hyattsville Summer Concert Series. Shows have been featured in the Washington Post, DCist, and the Brightest Young Things DC Outdoor Concert Guide.
The Dave Kline Band has released several albums of original music, and a new album will be released soon (2026).
