Instrument(s): Trumpet
Hometown: Otivsville, Michigan
Member since: 1979
Dave’s father and two uncles were both banjo players in the area around Otisville where Dave was born. He started strumming at the age of seven and joined his father’s band at eight.
Later on he took up the trumpet, flugelhorn, and vibes, playing with a number of traditional and swing bands in the Flint-Detroit areas. His formal education took place at Flint’s Mott Community College.
By day, he is the long-time city manager of Otisville. He joined the band in 1979.
Shawn Campbell says
April 5, 2018 at 3:51 pmWe are an independent living facility and a resident requested us to look into having you perform. Thanks!
Pat Murphy says
May 23, 2018 at 12:37 amHello, Shawn. Apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I can check with the folks if you can provide a bit more information in terms of location or your independent living facility and other contact details.
We’re honored one of your residents is interested in us.
For the NRB.
Pat Murphy
Edward Naszradi says
October 8, 2019 at 6:13 amSaw you perform with Dave Bennett at the Michigan Jazz Festival and the performance was great. I am a member of the Fox Run Independent Living Village in Novi (1360 residents) Entertainment Committee. We are now looking for performers during 2021. We have a theatre with 240 seats and stage. We have an hour event on a Sunday each month at 7:15PM. Dave has performed previously and we would like him and you for 2021. If you are interested could you advise what your requirments would be and fees for alternatives.