Quick Info
| Profession | Jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, bandleader and educator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David William Flippo |
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| Summary | American jazz pianist and composer based in Chicago, known for leading the group Flippomusic (later Planet Flippo) and its globaljazz style fusing jazz with world music. He moved to Chicago in 1987 after completing his graduate studies and has since worked there as a composer, pianist, bandleader and teacher. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Baldwin High School (1976) |
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| Master's Degree | Master of Music in Composition, Eastman School of Music |
| Doctorate | Doctorate in Music Composition, University of Michigan |
Relationships & More
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Career
| Early Work | Performed and composed for the Ethos Chamber Orchestra in Chicago (1988-1990) |
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| Flippomusic | Formed the jazz quintet Flippomusic in 1992 to present his globaljazz compositions, later known as Planet Flippo |
| Teaching | Has taught piano in Chicago's North Shore area since 1987; professor at Triton College and College of Lake County; also ran a private piano studio |
| Performances | Performed contemporary concert music with the University of Michigan's Contemporary Directions Ensemble and Eastman's Musica Nova; works as a solo pianist and vocalist at events in the Chicago area |
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Style Quotient
| Musical Style | Globaljazz, blending jazz with Middle Eastern, Asian, African, Latin and other world music influences |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began piano studies at the age of four | |
| 2. Wrote settings of text from the Tao Te Ching as vocal pieces | |
| 3. Wrote works for the 'Amelia' and 'Roxane of Bergerac' musical projects | |
| 4. Studied classical piano repertoire alongside pop and jazz, and began jazz piano studies with Alan Swain in Chicago during his final university year |
