David Beck (musician)

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David Beck
OriginAustralis
Genres Jazz
OccupationDrummer

David Beck is an Australian drummer. [1] Along with Jamie Oehlers and Paul Grabowsky he was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album in 2008 with Lost And Found. He was a member of Australian jazz ensemble Frock from 1996-2016. [2]

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Beck was also the drummer for the group Birtles Shorrock Goble, which comprised the original singers and songwriters of Little River Band. [3]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
Lost and Found
(as Oehlers Grabowsky & Beck)
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Jazzhead (HEAD091)
  • Format: CD, DD

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008 [4] [5] Lost and FoundBest Independent Jazz AlbumNominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008 Lost and Foundwith Oehlers & Grabowsky Best Jazz Album Nominated [6]

References

  1. Deegan, Alex (22 August 2012), "Dave Beck. Wickedly Talented", DRUMscene , no. 77, archived from the original on 10 May 2018, retrieved 10 May 2018
  2. Reviewer, Jessica Nicholas (8 August 2007). "Frock fit for a celebration". The Age. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  3. juliusg (1 May 2014). "Band by name alone. When should a band name extinguish?". CX Network. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  4. "2008 AIR AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED". Music NSW. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  5. "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association . Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  6. ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 26 June 2022.