Dave Ital

is an accomplished guitarist, musical director, and producer whose career spans international touring, recording, and musical education. A graduate of Goldsmiths College, University of London, with a Certificate in Jazz and Popular Musicianship, he also holds an HNC in Studio Engineering, giving him a deep technical and creative understanding of both performance and production.

As Musical Director for Bananarama’s first world tour, Dave brought his exceptional musicianship and leadership to global stages, earning recognition for his dynamic arrangements and live performance expertise.

Throughout his career, Dave has recorded or performed live with an extraordinary range of world-class artists across genres including pop, soul, funk, and jazz. His credits include:

Deniece Williams, Nile Rodgers, Maceo Parker, Jimmy Cliff, Sly & Robbie, James Morrison, Anastacia, Chaka Khan, Robin Gibb, Craig David, Stanley Clarke, Steve Arrington, Level 42, Joss Stone, Sugababes, Lewis Taylor, Ali Campbell, Ernest Ranglin, Suggs, Beyoncé, Liberty X, Tom Jones, Brian May, M People, Bryan Ferry, Adam F, Jamelia, Rick Astley, Michał Urbaniak, Jason Rebello, Rahsaan Patterson, LL Cool J, Redman, Anita Baker, Sharon Corr, Bonnie Tyler, Jocelyn Brown, Mel C, Mica Paris, Beverley Knight, Nerina Pallot, Gary Barlow, Dina Carroll, Martha High, Urban Species, Tom Robinson, Candi Staton, Hamish Stuart, Lulu, Bobby Womack, Des’ree, Alvin Stardust, Kele Le Roc, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Desmond Dekker, Incognito, Light of the World, Mirage, Peter White, Dave Koz & Steve Cole, Norman Connors, Michael Henderson, Carleen Anderson, Andy Abraham, GC Cameron, Freda Payne, The Flirtations, Junior Giscombe, Jackie Graham, and Taio Cruz.

In addition to his performance work, Dave has also served as a session guitarist at Point Blank Music School in Islington, London, mentoring emerging musicians and producers.

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