During this time he performed with notable artists including the Buddy Rich Big Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Blood Sweat & Tears, Slide Hampton, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Aretha Franklin, Mel Tormé, Peabo Bryson, Dave Liebman, Mulgrew Miller and Marc Copland.
Dave Brubeck | Dave Stewart | Dave Grusin | Dave Matthews | Dave Liebman | Dave Weckl | Dave Grohl | Dave Van Ronk | Dave Ramsey | Dave Chappelle | The Dave Ramsey Show | Dave Eggers | Sam & Dave | Dave Mirra | Dave McKean | Dave Graney | Dave Coulier | Dave Koz | Dave Cousins | Dave Barry | Dave Lombardo | Dave Lister | Dave Alvin | The Dave Ramsey Show (radio program) | Dave Navarro | Dave Meltzer | Dave Hill | Dave Dobbyn | Dave Brock | Dave Lawson |