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 "DAVID HARDIMAN'S MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD, VOL. 2"

BUY/LISTEN/DOWNLOAD NEW CD RELEASE: 

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This is an exciting Hip, Groovy/Soulful/Swinging and listening/danceable compilation of Jazz, Latin and African/Jazz fusion music with Originals/Cover songs. Something for several genres of World Music for everyone. Listen/Buy you'll Dig It/ Have Fun! Genre: Jazz: Contemporary Jazz Release Date: 2017

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! DR. DAVID HARDIMAN, SR.  

 LISTEN/BUY/DOWNLOAD NEW CD: "DAVID HARDIMAN'S MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD" GENRES: JAZZ/ PUERTO RICAN SALSA, BRAZILIAN SAMBA, JAMAICAN REGGAE! Music for your SOUL, MIND & DANCING FEET! IT'S FANTASTIC! YOU'LL DIG IT! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=David+Hardiman&i=digital-music&ref=nb_sb_noss

 LISTEN/BUY/DOWNLOAD NEW CD: DAVID HARDIMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO ALL STAR BIG BAND "37TH ANNIVERSARY" RELEASED MARCH 17TH, 2012 CLICK ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02AMMjHiRPgaey30KtpgjW

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LISTEN/BUY/DOWNLOAD NEW CD: "PORTRAIT OF DAVID HARDIMAN" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=David+Hardiman&i=digital-music&ref=nb_sb_noss

 LISTEN/BUY TO SAN FRANCISCO ALL STAR BIG BAND CD: "IT'LL BE ALRIGHT" Contact David Hardiman, http://www.dhardiman20012000@yahoo.com or Also the SF All Star Big Band can be heard on a CD Compilation: "cool jazz - the cocktail hour" Item no. 22228 "It'll Be Alright" with Various Artists-Jazz 

 DAVID HARDIMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO ALL STAR BIG BAND PLAYS FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO HERITAGE FOUNDATION'S FABULOUS FUNDRAISER AT THE SAN FRANCISCO PALACE OF FINE ARTS "SOIREE 2014" THEME: COTTON CLUB REVUE: Click on the link to see the full show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYoFXvfIIA8

Click on the link to see my son David Anthony Hardiman and I perform his new original "I FEEL GOOD TODAY" that was debuted at the UC BERKELEY'S 167 VOICE GOSPEL CHOIRS "GOSPEL MEETS JAZZ" Concert. You can also see and hear us perform Dr. Willis Kirk's "HALLELUJAH & HE RAISED ME UP" from his "REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE" Religious Modern Oratorio, etc. The event was attended by about 500 people at HERTZ HALL OF THE MUSIC DEPT, UC BERKELEY, CA. The Chorus was fantastic directed by Dr. Mark Wilson. Check out all of the performance on UTUBE. THANKS!

Dr. David Hardiman, Sr.

Behold your son. Love your son.

D.Anthony

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQ9YIgQyyM&feature=relmfu

06. "I Feel Good Today"

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DR. DAVID HARDIMAN, SR. RECEIVES TOP MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2019 BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOP PROFESSIONALS AT THE BELLAGIO HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NV. DEC. 5, 2019

"The Best of the Best"

FRIENDS, CLICK ON: https://www.iaotp.com/

#bigband #tops #musicality #musicindustry #directors #award

Dr. David Hardiman SR, Director/Leader for the San Francisco All Star Big Band & Combos was just recently selected as Top Music Director of the Year for 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership and contribution to the music industry. For more information on Dr. Hardiman please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/…/dr-david-hardiman-sr-wmhda-0193…/

I AM EXTREMELY HONORED AND THANKFUL TO BE SELECTED AS Top Music Director of the Year for 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership and contribution to the music industry. Peace and Blessings, Dr. David Hardiman, Sr. www.dhardiman20012000wix.com 😃😀🎵🎺🎺

DR. DAVID HARDIMAN RECEIVES THE CERIFICATE OF HONOR FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, MAYOR LONDON N. BREED

 

WHEREAS, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, I am pleased to recognize and honor David Hardiman on the occasion of being recognized as this year's Roy Bennett award winner by the Village Project at the 9th Annual Senior Moment Prom. Your tremendous support, devotion, and contributions to the musical talent of San Francisco is truly commendable. As an advocate, representative, and leader in your community, you have undoubtedly impacted the lives of many. Your dedication to uplifting others is truly commendable and represents San Francisco values at their best.

 

THEREFORE, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City and County of San Francisco to be affixed.

 

London N. Breed,

Mayor

DR. DAVID HARDIMAN RECEIVES THE CERTIFICATE OF HONOR FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, SUPERVISOR VALLIE BROWN, DISTRICT 5, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

 

The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco hereby issues, and authorizes the execution of, this Certificate of Honor in appreciative public recognition of distinction and merit for outstanding service to a significant portion of the people of the City and county of San Francisco by: David Hardiman

I would like to extend our highest of commendations and appreciation to David Hardiman. You are receiving the Roy Bennett Award for your musical contributions to the San Francisco community. On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and the City and County of San Francisco, David Hardiman, I commend you.

 

Supervisor Vallie Brown, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Friday, October 25, 2019

DR. DAVID HARDIMAN RECEIVES THE CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY MAN, DAVID CHIU, 17TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

 

This Certificate of Recognition is presented to David Hardiman in honor receiving the 2019 Roy Bennett Award at The Village Project and Bayview Y's A Senior Moment, 2019. The California Legislature applauds your outstanding musical contributions to the community which truly builds upon a standard of excellence in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

Assembly member David Chiu, 17th Assembly District

October 25, 2019

DR. DAVID HARDIMAN RECEIVES THE CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE, SENATOR SCOTT WIENER, 11TH DISTRICT

 

I hereby award this Certificate of Recognition in honor of you being recognized by the Village Project. Thank you for your commitment to bringing together resources and programs to enhance the economic, educational, social, and cultural well-being of San Franciscans of all ages.

 

Scott Wiener, Senator, 11thDistrict,

October 25, 2019

“A SENIOR MOMENT, A SENIOR PROM FOR THE 50+ 2019 AWARDS PROGRAM” was one of the best events that I have ever attended and been honored at in my entire life. First giving honor to GOD, I want to express my deepest and heartfelt appreciation and thanks for being one of the Great Honorees. I was totally surprised to have received the amazing awards and CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND HONOR and PLAQUE and PLANT from:

·         THE VILLAGE PROJECT, ADRIAN WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

·         CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE, SENATOR SCOTT WIENER, 11TH DISTRICT

·         CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLYMAN, DAVID CHIU, 17TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

·         THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, MAYOR LONDON N. BREED

·         BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, SUPERVISOR VALLIE BROWN, DISTRICT 5 AND COMPLETE BOARD

·         CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATURE, MARY JANE RAMSEY, CHAIR, ANN WARREN, PRESENTER

·         ALL SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS (TOO MANY TO NAME AT THIS TIME) Peace and Blessings, Dr. David Hardiman, Sr. www.dhardiman20012000wix.com

DR. DAVID HARDIMAN, SR. RECEIVES THE BAY AREA JAZZ AND BLUES AWARD (BAJABA) JAN. 17, 2019

MARQUIS WHO'S WHO

 

ALBERT NELSON MARQUIS

 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

 

Achievements:

  • Inductee, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement (2018)
  • Featured Listee, Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who (2000)

https://wwlifetimeachievement.com/2018/07/19/david-alexander-hardiman/ 

​Peace and Blessings,

​Dr. David Hardiman, Sr.

​www.dhardiman20012000wix.com

WOW! I am deeply honored and grateful for all of the Friends/Fans and Business and personal contacts that voted for me to become: ​

🏆 Richmond's 2018 Small Businessperson of the Year Revealed!

Posted by Chuck Casto on Mar 03, 2019

After two months of nominations and voting, we’re delighted to announce that there’s a winner for Richmond's 2018 Small Businessperson of the Year! The winner is DR. David Alexander Hardiman, WMHDA of DR. DAVID HARDIMAN, SR. MUSIC.

Competition criteria focused on local SMB role models, who are dedicated to helping other small businesspeople succeed. After an extended round of nominations, top nominees advanced to the finalist stage, where local Alignable members voted for their favorite candidate.

​Please let me know if I can help anyone in any way moving forward in the future!

HONORARY DOCTORATE OF ARTS WORLD MUSIC DEGREE FROM MARTIN UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

  Giving Honor to GOD, It is a pleasure and honor to be nominated and receive an HONORARY DOCTORATE OF ARTS WORLD MUSIC DEGREE FROM MARTIN UNIVERSITY at the Forty-Eighth Commencement Ceremony on Sat. May 13, 2017 at the Reverand Father Boniface Hardin Gathetorium, 2186 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapplis, Ind. http://www.martin.edu

I want to thank Dr. Eugene White, President, Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff, Alumni, Graduates, Students, family and friends of Martin University that made it possible for me to receive such a prestigious award. I dedicate this award to my late Mother Sadie Hardiman and Father Nathan Hardiman, Sr. I'm on "CLOUD 9", like the song sung by the "TEMPTATIONS", because I would have never dreamed that this wonderful fantastic award would have ever happened in my career and lifetime!    

NORTHERN CA ENTERTAINERS AWARDS 2018

GIVING HONOR TO GOD I AM HONORED AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALEX "EVENTMASTERS" DANIELS AND NCEM ORGANIZATION AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR AWARDING MY SAN FRANCISCO ALL STAR BIG BAND FOR THE BEST JAZZ BAND FOR 2017 NORTHERN CA ENTERTAINERS AWARDS. HELD ON SAT. MAY 26, 2018 AT THE SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER, 1400 J ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 7:00 P.M. MORE INFO. CALEVENTMASTERS.COM THE EVENT WAS FANTASTIC WITH MANY CATEGORIES OF STYLES/GENRES OF MUSIC WITH SEVERAL GREAT BAND PERFORMANCES!

"LOVE YOU MADLY",

DR. DAVID HARDIMAN, SR

CONTACT ME AT HOME/OFF. 510-275-3688 FAX: 510-275-3688 (CALL FIRST) OR CELL 415-517-7688

EMAIL: dhardiman20012000@yahoo.com

WEB SITE: www.dhardiman20012000wix.com 

ADDRESS: 3648 PARK RIDGE DRIVE, RICHMOND, CA 94806

I'D LOVE TO TALK WITH YOU. THANKS FOR VISITING MY WEBSITE! DR. DAVID HARDIMAN, SR.

DAVID PLAYING AT THE INDIANAPOLIS JAZZ FESTIVAL, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

MARK SHELDON: PHOTOGRAPHER

*WELCOME* CLICK ON TOP MENU & MORE FOR LOTS OF INFORMATION!

  DR. DAVID HARDIMAN SR.  

BIO/RESUME

EDUCATION

1. Honorary Doctorate of Arts World Music, May 13, 2017, Martin University, Indianapolis, Ind.;

2. Masters of Music, Butler University, 1971, Indianapolis, Ind.;

3. Bachelor of Music Education, Indiana University, 1959, Bloomington, Ind.

CERTIFICATIONS

1. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

TEACHING: MUSIC, LIFETIME;

2. STANDARD TEACHING CREDENTIAL:

INDIANA

CAREER

Professional Musician, Trumpet/fluegelhorn player, Pianist, Composer/arranger, Professor, Jazz Historian, Adjudicator:

  • Instructor, City College of San Francisco, 1974-2004,
  • Instructor, Alameda College, California 1974-76;
  • Instructor, Contra Costa Community College, Richmond, California, 1974-75;
  • Teacher instrumental music, Berkeley, CA Unified School District, 1971-74;
  • Teacher instrumental music, Indianapolis Pub. Schools, 1963-71;
  • Teacher elementary school, 5th-6th grades, Indianapolis Pub. Schools, 1961-63;
  • Substitute teacher, Indianapolis Pub. Schools, 1959-61;
  • Student teacher, Indianapolis Pub. Schools, Crispus Attucks 1959.

PERFORMING EXPERIENCES:

  • Bugler at Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields Race Tracks, 1995-present.
  • Leader, arranger combo Tina Lane TV Show, Indianapolis.
  • Played trumpet in bands accompanying: Jackie Wilson, The Dells, The Honey Cones, Donny Hathaway, Red Prysock, Johnnie Ray, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Nancy Wilson, Nicholas brothers, musical theater shows, etc.
  • Played with Joe Askew's & Ed Williams Big Band, Oakland, CA,
  • Mzizi Quintet with Faye Carol, Berkeley, California,
  • University California Berkeley Jazz Festival,
  • Earl Van's Big Band, San Francisco,
  • Cuz Cousenau's Big Band, San Francisco,
  • Eldridge Morrison Big Band-Indianapolis, Ind.,
  • Jimmy Coe's Big Band, Indianapolis, Ind.,
  • Leader/arranger of "Chromatics Band,” Indianapolis, Ind,
  • Filmore Preservation Big Band,
  • Julius Hemphill Band.
  • Leader, arranger San Francisco All Star Big Band and Combos, 1975-present.
  • Participant Jazz Perspectives at the Gould Theater, San Francisco,
  • Indianapolis Jazz Fest, Duke Ellington Celebration Into the Millennium, 1999,
  • Tribute to Wes Montgomery, Jazz Concert, Indianapolis, Ind.
  • Tribute to Clifford Brown, San Francisco
  • Tribute to the Trumpet Giants-Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Lee Morgan & Clifford Brown;
  • AT&T Harlem Wed. Nights, An Evening with Doris Ward and Lionel Hampton,
  • Reminiscence II, Echoes of Harlem's Apollo Theatre, Paramount Theater, Oak,
  • Tea Dancing, Princeton by the Sea, Half Moon Bay, CA,
  • Black Film Makers Festivals, Paramount Theater, Oakland, CA.,
  • St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band, Pori Finland, Andorra, Esplanade, Spain, Italy,
  • “North Sea Jazz Festival” in The Hague, and Indiana State Fair.
  • Opera Orchestra-Indiana University, Marching "100" Band-Indiana University,
  • Civic Symphony-Indiana Central College,
  • Stage Band-Butler University,
  • San Francisco Golden Gate Park Band 1973-1995;
  • Guest Artist, UC Santa Cruz Big Band
  • Latin Bands:
    • "The Aliens"; Salsa a la Cran; Mestiso;
    • Rene de la Rosa's Band, Senora Moderna;
    • Unidad Siete; Ritmo '76;
    • Cesar's Latin All Stars;
    • Pepe y su Orquesta de Peru; Grupo Café Canela, Son de Cania, etc.

CREATIVE WORKS

  • David Hardiman Combo's and San Francisco All Star Big Band performances include Union Street Fairs, Palo Alto Street Fairs, San Francisco Art Festival,
  • Duke Ellington Celebrations,
  • Count Basie Celebrations,
  • Willie Brown Cotton Club Revue.,
  • Martin Luther King Museum Modern Art,
  • Oakland Links, Inc.,
  • Groups performed at Cotillions, Parties, Weddings, Festivals, Colleges, Universities, Fairs, and Carnivals.

RECORDING EXPERIENCES:

  • "It'll Be Alright" David Hardiman's San Francisco All Star Big Band -Theresa Recording-LP 1978, RE-ISSUE TO CD-EVIDENCE RECORDS 2003
  • "GENERACION"-GENERATION SALSA BAND; JIMMY MC DANIELS-JIMMIE COE'S BIG BAND
  • BUBBLE MACHINE SYMPHONY COMMERCIAL-BILL BELL ORCHESTRA
  • RITMO ' 76-SALSA BAND
  • "PORTRAIT OF DAVID HARDIMAN"-DAVID HARDIMAN MUSIC, 2010
  • "DAVID HARDIMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO ALL STAR BIG BAND 37TH ANNIVERSARY", 2012
  • "DAVID HARDIMAN'S MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD", 2013
  • "DAVID HARDIMAN'S MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD VOLUME 2", 2017.

HONORS/AWARDS

  • TOP MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2019 BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOP PROFESSIONALS;
  • The Bay Area Jazz and Blues Award (BAJABA) Jan. 17, 2019;
  • Marquis Who's Who Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2018;
  • In the Spirit Award 2017 for Music Artistry;
  • Down Beat Magazine -3 Stars, San Francisco All Star Big Band
  • BEST JAZZ BAND AWARD 2017, DAVID HARDIMAN, SR. ORCHESTRA, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERTAINERS MUSIC AWARDS
  • TOP STAR AWARD, BAY AREA ENTERTAINMENT IS THE BEST 14TH ANNUAL, 1981 TOP STAR AWARDS!
  • CCSF/CBAA "Being the Wind Beneath our Wings" 2004;
  • "Links Barbecue 1996, Tribute to Indiana African American Jazz Artists";
  • Chum’s 2006, San Francisco, CA., National Association of Negro Musicians;
    Youth Division Trophy King and Queen Contest, 1956-1960.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • Member National Association of Negro Musicians
  • American Federation of Musicians
  • Oakland Jazz Complex (board director)
  • Oakland Public Conservatory of Music (Vice President 2016)
  • Bay Area Jazz Society (president 1984-86)
  • Bay Area Jazz Society (board advisor, 2018
  • Jazz Action Movement
  • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
  • International Association of Jazz Educators, Director of African American Jazz Caucus Dance Band
  • President of the Caribbean Basin Institute for Education and Culture
  • Chairman of Entertainment, 100 Black Organizations and Associates, Fillmore Heritage Center, S F, CA.
  • Co-founder, Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors
  • Co-leader, The Gumbo Band.

Producer / College Bands: (Guest Artists)

Kenny Burrell, Harold Land, Joe Henderson, Andrew Hill, Les McCann, Freddie Hubbard, Donald Byrd, John Handy, Pete Escovedo, Wynard & Phillip Harper, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Julian Priester, Mary Stallings, Bill Bell, Jules Broussard, Calvin Keys, Phil Upchurch, Jeremy Pelt, Charles McNeal, Craig Handy, Melvin Rhyne, Carl Lockett, Buddy Montgomery, Phil Ranelin, James Spaulding, Dr. Willis Kirk, Dr. Larry Ridley, Kenny Drew Jr., Jeff Clayton, Dr. Wayne Wallace, Charles Hamilton, Jacque Lesure, Eddie Allen, Carl Allen, Saundra Poindexter, Roger Glenn, Michael Wolfe, Stanley Jordan, Michelle Rosewoman, Mel Martin, Gary Bartz,

Larry Vukovich, Nina Causey, Charles Thomas.

Special performance: "Count Basie Big Band”.

 

Dr. Nelson Harrison

Pittsburgh Jazz Network

"David is an outstanding musician, composer, arranger, trumpeter with national experience. He is also a marvelous teacher."

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