David Friesen, an acclaimed jazz bassist, has recorded over 80 CDs as a leader/co-leader and featured on more than 100 recordings. He has worked with jazz legends such as Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, and Chick Corea. Known for his captivating solo performances, Friesen has toured extensively across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. He is recognized as one of the 100 Greatest Jazz Bassists and one of the 20 most influential jazz bassists in history. Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Oregon Jazz Society Hall of Fame in 2012, Friesen's contributions also include composing two Academy Award-nominated musical scores for animated shorts.

Friesen will be leading a trio with 2 new stars on the jazz scene in the USA, Joe Manis-tenor, soprano sax and the amazing Charlie Doggett-drums. "The sum of the whole is far greater than the figuration of its parts. Friesen and his trio have forever tread outside the ordained paths and will never cease to do so. Be ye dumbstruck with awe at the pure artistry of it all." —FAME MUSIC MAGAZINE