This is a story about passion, joy and enthusiasm. It is a story of war and rebirth. This is a story of uplifting and empowering through music. It is a story about philosophy and mission statements. This is a story about bowties and astrophysics. It is a story of coloring books and getting fit. This is a story of a man and his guitar. But primarily, it is a story of exploration and self-discovery. This is the story of Drew Davidsen and his fifth album, “TRUE DREW.”Spend a few minutes talking to Davidsen and before you know it, a few hours have gone by.

 

The man exudes joie de vie and his excitement is invigorating. In less than five years, he has completely changed and remade his life. He lopped off his hippy hair and scruffy beard, dropped a lot of weight and has gotten into the best shape of his life. Over the course of his first four albums, he has meticulously developed his technical proficiency, carefully honing his guitar voice and cultivating a fan base via radio favorites like “Astro” and dynamic concert performances. With “TRUE DREW,” his most vividly-realized album to date, he has recorded the collection that promises to propel him in his mission to join the galaxy of contemporary jazz guitar greats.

 

“TRUE DREW”

In the past, Davidsen primarily wrote his material on piano, but he penned or co-penned seven songs for “TRUE DREW” on guitar. Equipped with four Carvin guitars – electric, nylon, acoustic and a 24-fret instrument – he entered recording studios in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville with producers Preston Glass, Norman Connors and long-time collaborator Copeland.