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Solo Performer, former Frontman for Ambrosia, and Grammy-winning Producer
David Pack has won international acclaim both for his solo work - with his current CD: "The Secret Of Movin' On"- and his stellar turn as frontman for progressive rock/pop group Ambrosia. He is also renowned as a Grammy winning producer for superstars including Wynonna, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin and Kenny Loggins, and as a music director/producer of global stage events including both of President Clinton's inaugurals. His collected works as a performer and producer have sold over 40 million units worldwide.
Artists produced by David include:
Aretha Franklin, Leann Rimes, Faith Hill, Phil Collins, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Trisha Yearwood, Selena, All 4 One, Wynonna Judd, Brian Setzer, TLC, Brian McKnight, Little Richard, Patti Austin, Linda Ronstadt, James Ingram, Pointer Sisters, Mavis Staples, Andrae Crouch, David Benoit, Take 6, Bruce Hornsby, Branford Marsalis, Chick Corea, Steve Vai, Tevin Campbell, Jerky Boys, Paul Rodriquez, Yakov Smirnoff, Def Jeff, Amy Grant, Chet Atkins, Olivia Newton John, DC Talk, Jennifer Holliday and CeCe Winans.
Classic Hits & Songwriting Highlights
Chief writer of all six Ambrosia albums including the smash singles "Biggest Part Of Me," "How Much I Feel," "Holding Onto Yesterday" and "You're The Only Woman." (all BMI 2 & 3 Million Airplay "Millionaire" special achievement award winners).
2006 "Secret of Movin On" CD - wrote both top 10 national hit singles (smooth jazz & ac radio)
"All I Need" - #1 gold hit for vocalist/actor Jack Wagner (co-written with Glen Ballard- BMI 2 Million Airplay cited single) for Quincy Jones and Qwest/Warner Bros. Records
"All The Pretty Ponies," with Kenny Loggins for Loggins' 2x platinum Return To Pooh Corner on Sony
"Prove Me Wrong" for White Nights 2x platinum Atlantic Records soundtrack
"Through The Test Of Time," a top 5 Billboard hit for Patti Austin (GRP) in 1990
"Key To You," a #1 AC hit for David Benoit
"Our Love," "Get the Word Started" & "By Heart" co-written with Michael McDonald, included on his platinum Greatest Hits album
"Wyld Unknown" for Wynonna's The Other Side (1997)
Co-written songs for Alan Parsons, Chicago, The Judds, Billy Dean, Take 6, Vonda Shepherd, Victoria Shaw (Garth Brooks), Manhattan Transfer, and others.
Selected Music Producer Highlights
· Committed 2 Rock: Time-Life/BMG Sony special with Dave Matthews, Creed, Foo Fighters, Moby, POD, 311, Eve 6, Barenaked Ladies and others. (2004)
· The Songs Of West Side Story-Tribute to Leonard Berstein: All-star pop tribute with Aretha, Selena, Phil Collins, Trisha Yearwood, Brian Setzer, Little Richard, Chick Corea and others-certified Gold
· Handel's Messiah - A Soulful Celebration(1995): A track with Take Six's Mervyn Warren for this GRAMMY and Dove award winner for Best Contemporary Gospel Album
· Disney: "25th Anniversary Music of Parks" w/Brian McKnight and Cinderella w/Linda Rondstadt and James Ingram
· Return To Pooh Corner: Kenny Loggins (1994) 2x platinum
· The Real Me, and Carry On: Patti Austin, for Quincy Jones/Qwest (1988) and GRP (1990)
· Ambrosia Anthology: Warner Bros.' "best of" retrospective also featuring three new tracks
· His Gift (1998): CeCe Winans Christmas albumÑnominated Dove Award
· Blue Obsession: Michael McDonald (1997), the track "Ain't That Peculiar," Ramp Records
· One Heart At A Time: Benefiting Cystic Fibrosis research, featuring Garth Brooks Faith Hill and others
Special Guest Recordings
Vocals and duet w/ Bette Midler for her 3x platinum Beaches movie soundtrack (1989)
Duet with Wynonna on "Why Now" from her album The Other Side (1997)
Vocals on tracks for Quincy Jones, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, James Ingram, Kansas, Doobie Brothers, Pat Simmons, Andrae Crouch, Larry Carlton, Don Was, David Benoit, Patti Austin and more
Featured Vocalist: Tribute To Jeff Porcaro CD w/ Don Henley & Richard Marx
Alan Parsons' Arista album Try Anything Once: wrote & sang 3 tracks
Guest vocalist on Al Stewart's legendary "Year Of The Cat"
Legendary Jazz keyboard artist David Benoit's Top 5 AC hit "The Key To You"
Concert Highlights
· 25 years of touring America & Japan fronting Ambrosia (1975-2000)
· 2005-2006 Headline & Co-headline solo shows throughout America w/ David's superband
· 2004 David Benoit/Russ Freeman (Rippingtons) Tour of America (special guest)
2001 Walk Down Abbey Road U.S. and Japan tours: Tribute to The Beatles featuring Todd Rundgren, Alan Parsons, Ann Wilson (Heart), and the late John Entwistle (The Who).
Touring guitarist/vocalist with Michael McDonald, 1987-88, U.S. and England
Leonard Bernstein's "Mass"; The Who's rock opera "Tommy"
Film & TV Highlights
· Michael McDonald & Friends: 2004 PBS TV Special & DVD; co-music directed & performed.
· Roseanne: TV Talk Show for NBC-TV; David was Music Director/scored all music (2002-2003)
· Beaches: duet and vocals on Bette Midler's #1 multi-platinum soundtrack
· No Mercy (1986, w/ Richard Gere): wrote end title song "Our Love" with Michael McDonald
· White Nights (directed by Taylor Hackford) wrote and sang "Prove Me Wrong," from the only dance sequence between the stars Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines
· Arthur (platinum soundtrack): performed, with Ambrosia, "Poor Rich Boy," by Burt Bacharach.
· Chet Atkins & Friends (HBO, 1988) with Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and more. Dueted with Atkins on guitar and performed in all-star ensemble.
· Goldie Hawn's Wildcats with James Newton Howard: source music and 4 songs for artists James Ingram, Randi Crawford, Mavis Staples, and Tata Vega
Special Events Producer/Music Director Highlights
President Clinton's 1993 Inaugural Arkansas Ball: Music Directed "Packman's Dream Team All-Stars" for the event, including Kenny Loggins, Bruce Hornsby and Michael McDonald, seen by 2 billion people
President Clinton's 1997 Inaugural Arkansas Ball: Pack was asked back by the President to coordinate all-star event featuring Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Bebe Winans, Bela Fleck and more.
1992 Aids Project L.A Commitment to Life VI: teamed with Bernie Taupin to produce/music direct tribute to Barbra Streisand & David Geffen, w/Elton John, Billy Joel, Eddie Van Halen and more.
1995 Benefit for Children of Bosnia with Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Roberta Flack, Yanni, Kitaro, Ambrosia, Kenny Loggins and Alan Parsons. 1988: Carnegie Hall AIDS Benefit "Children Will Listen" featuring Leonard Bernstein and the Boys Choir of Harlem, David Benoit & Patti Austin
1997: Presidents' Volunteer Summit in Philadelphia for Presidents Clinton, Bush, Carter and Ford.
2000: Yamaha's Michael McDonald Lifetime Achievement Award Show at the L.A. Shrine with Ray Charles, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Christopher Cross and others
2005: World Aids Day Concert: Produced & performed at event starring Wynonna, DC Talk, Out of Eden; for "Purpose Driven Life" author/pastor Rick Warren at Saddleback Church in Orange County.
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