A native of New York City, David grew up in a melting pot of Fusion, Jazz, Prog Rock, Metal, Latin, World Beat and Electronica. He has been the bassist for numerous projects stemming from ethereal Soundscapes to all out Thrash Funk and has also played with the likes of Al Di Meola, Lenny White, Peter Tork, and Simon Phillips. His session work includes Old Spice, IBM, and Coca Cola Japan. Primarily self-taught, he has studied with Brian Bromberg, Ken Smith, Bunny Brunel and Jeff Berlin to broaden his vocabulary. Currently, he’s the bassist for several Los Angeles based Funk, Latin and World Fusion projects.

Instruments: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Background Vocals
My musical background started at a very young age, being the second to the youngest of eight brothers and sisters, most of whom are musically inclined. Both parents were musically inclined as well, where my father played saxophone and clarinet, and my mother played French horn. I was constantly exposed to music and various instruments during my childhood, and would play my brothers trumpet, starting at the young age of seven. I started studying trumpet at the age of twelve, at San Fernando Junior High School, under the direction of Mr. Dick Dale.

• Continued studying and playing at San Fernando High School under the direction of Mr. Carmen Falso. During this time, I had the opportunity to march and play in two Rose Bowl Parades, in 1977, and 1978.
• Performed during the Rose Bowl Game half time show in 1977, and in the NFL Super bowl game in 1978.
• Graduated to Pomona College in 1978 where I majored in music and studied trumpet under the direction of Mr. Roy Poper, and studied Jazz under Bobby Bradford. Played in both the Jazz orchestra, and Concert orchestra.
• Have played professionally in various Top 40, Soul and R&B Bands, starting in 1975 at the age of sixteen with Summer Breeze, as well as with, T.K.O., Mixed Company, House Arrest, The Company Band, Persuasion, Westside Crew, and Tierra.

Lee started what would become the largest Latino owned mobile DJ service in Western Michigan at age of 15. Spinning records to sold out crowds from Detroit to Chicago, he landed a mixshow radio gig in Grand Rapids, Mi. He has done afternoon drive time slots and has been successful as a morning show host. He has also won numerous national awards as a music director and program director.
West Coast radio includes KSOL, San Francisco, the #1 rated "Love Pad" on Q-104.7, Ventura and his own creation, "The Lowrider Oldies Show", on LA's #1, Power 106 FM. This show ranked #1 in its timeslot for 3 consecutive years. Lee has done marketing/promotions for 90% of all major record labels and owns an artist management and consultancy company. His clients range from Teena Marie, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Cypress Hill, Eve, Chino XL, The Roots, Mary J. Blige, Mandrill, Faith Evans, Jenni Rivera and others. His love for percussion has led him to play and sing with many bands and tours. Most notably, the "Teena Marie/Rick James Reunion Tour" and "Mandrill's West Coast Run Tour". He has been national rap editor for two major L.A. music magazines and owns/publishes a local weekly publication.