David Naiditch
David Naiditch plays bluegrass, Gypsy jazz, and swing on the chromatic harmonica. Some of the music featured on these YouTube videos are live, but most are from his last 5 CDs--David Naiditch Plays Bluegrass and Swing Instrumentals, Bluegrass that Swings, Bluegrass in the Backwoods, Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics, and Bluegrass Harmonica.
David now exclusively uses the chromatic harmonica. When played well, the chromatic harmonica can produce a sweet, fiddle-like sound and handle fast, intricate melodies. Since David uses a C chromatic to play in all keys, he can deal with tricky chord changes and key transitions without having to quickly switch harmonicas. Since the chromatic provides all the notes without having to bend or over-blow, the timbre of each note isn’t dictated by the instrument, but is controlled by the player. David believes that keeping the same tone and timbre throughout a tune is often desirable in bluegrass, swing, and Gypsy jazz.
Dixie Hoedown - David Naiditch, Pat Cloud, Eric Uglum, Austin Ward
Dead Cedar Waltz -- David Naiditch, Steve Trovato, Christian Ward
Tchavolo Swing - David Naiditch & Gonzalo Bergara
Blackberry Blossom - David Naiditch & Pat Cloud
Lonesome Moonlight Waltz -- David Naiditch, Stuart Duncan, Rob Ickes
Twinkle Little Star – David Naiditch, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Rob Ickes, Jake Workman
Lonesome Fiddle Blues - David Naiditch, Pat Cloud, Christian Ward, Eric Uglum, Austin Ward
Apes at the Zoo to David's rendition of Bistro Fada
Jellyfish - David Naiditch, Richard Smith
Alabama Jubilee - David Naiditch, Pat Cloud, Christian Ward, Eric Uglum, Austin Ward
Katie Hill
St. Anne's Reel - David Naiditch, Eric Uglum, Austin Ward
Red Wing - David Naiditch, Pat Cloud, Eric Uglum, Christian Ward, Austin Ward
Florida Blues - David Naiditch, Pat Cloud, Christian Ward, Eric Uglum, Austin Ward
The Lovers' Waltz - David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Face Transitions
Sunrise on the Guinea Farm - David Naiditch & Richard Smith
In the Cluster Blues - David Naiditch on Guitar & Harmonica
Jersey Bounce - David Naiditch, Joscho Stephan, Stuart Duncan
Coquette - David Naiditch, Jason Anick, Ray Bergstrom
Charmaine - David Naiditch, Richard Smith, Aaron Till
I've Found a New Baby -- David Naiditch, Joscho Stephan, Rob Hardt
Whiskey Before Breakfast - David Naiditch, David Grier, Stuart Duncan
Panhandle Rag - David Naiditch, Jake Workman, Stuart Duncan
Joseph Joseph - David Naiditch, Joscho Stephan, Rob Hardt
Beaumont Rag - David Naiditch, David Grier, Stuart Duncan, Dennis Crouch
Django’s Tiger – David Naiditch, Joscho Stephan, Jason Anick, Brian Netzley
Bistro Fada - David Naiditch, Ray Bergstrom, Randy Landas
Bluegrass Medley - David Naiditch, Jake Workman, Dennis Crouch
El Cumbanchero - David Naiditch