Music Professional:
drummer, percussionist, bandleader, instructor,
BMI composer and lyricist.
David Hansen performs on drum set and percussion in varying settings from jazz (Modern to all styles), Latin, funk to early New Orleans jazz (Trad jazz/Dixieland) and 2nd Line brass bands. In addition to performing he is a band-leader, music contractor and music agent.
At the age of eight, he began lessons on snare drum (rudiments and reading), and studied with educating and nurturing instructors. David has an Associate Diploma in Music (1984) from Malaspina College (now Vancouver Island University), Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada and a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Jazz Studies Performance – Percussion Emphasis (1990) from the University of North Texas (formerly North Texas State University), Denton, TX.
He has performed internationally and locally with many early jazz ensembles including the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Onward Brass Band, Tim Laughlin and his own Garden District Band and New Orleans Spice Brass Band.
Look for David performing in a modern jazz setting with his Garden District Band seven nights a week at Houston's Restaurant on St. Charles Avenue beginning at 6:45pm nightly
Performing jazz has a never-ending learning curve that is extremely fulfilling.
All styles of drumming require a sound foundation to move forward to a professional level. Jazz is a performance art-form that constantly requests a deeper understanding as you learn and grow to understand this musical genre.
If you are interested in drum set and percussion studies contact us today. Use the "drop us a line" button, under "contact us" below.
We love our customers, fans and jazz aficionados. Call us anytime during regular business hours or come by any of our public performances.
PO Box 24369, New Orleans, Louisiana 70184
Hansen's Garden District Band (Trio)
(nightly since 2006)
Houston's Restaurant
1755 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-1578 for reservations
Mon to Thur: 6:45-9:15pm
Fri/Sat: 6:45-9:45pm
Sunday: 6:00-8:30pm
Then and Now
2015 release with Jordan Baker on piano, Richard Moten on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
On The Avenue
2014 release with Jeff Lashway on piano, Ed Wise on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
Live Sessions Volume 07-27-2013
2013 release with Michael pellera on piano, Ed Wise on bass and David hansen on drums.
Live In New Orleans (Snug Harbor)
2011 release with Tom Hook on piano, Chris Sharkey on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
Live Sessions Volume 05-12-10
2010 release with Jeff Lashway on piano, Chris Sharkey on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
Back In New Orleans
2007 release with Tom Hook on piano, Chris Sharkey on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
View all of our CD / Albums / Digital Downloads for the Garden District Band
2001 release
A New Orleans Brass Band with many international performances
View three of four CD / Albums / Digital Downloads for the ODJB.
Dixieland Jazz for Children
2008 release
Live Sessions Volume 05-13-10
released 2010 featuring Jeff Lashway on piano, Chris Sharkey on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
Live Sessions Volume 08-15-12
released 2012 featuring Eduardo Tozzatto on piano, Nobu Ozaki on bass and David Hansen on drum set.
Modern jazz "live" at Houston's
David W. Hansen: drummer, percussionist, band leader, agent.
Trad jazz "live" in Italy
Drummer, David W. Hansen performing at an International jazz festival in Rimini, Italy
Hansen's New Orleans Spice Brass Band
"Live" opening the Campeche International Jazz Festival in Mexico (2nd year). David Hansen performing on snare drum.
11/21/2017
Drummer, David W. Hansen
performing with Vic Firth Legacy Brushes
#HansenJazz #GardenDistrictBand
... overhead drum cam where you can listen with a unique view.
performing on: Yamaha Drums, Remo drum heads.
11/21/2017
Drummer, David W. Hansen
performing with Vic Firth MJC3 drum sticks. (Modern Jazz Collection)
#HansenJazz #GardenDistrictBand
... overhead drum cam where you can listen with a unique view.
performing on: Yamaha Drums, Remo drum heads.
Words and Music by David W. Hansen (select the text under each song title to purchase and download - thank you and enjoy!)
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