Dave Stephens received early critical acclaim from top American jazz producer Michael
Cuscuna. Recorded various limited release albums over the years and also contributed
to, and performed on various jazz radio shows during the 1980's and 90's. In 2001
and 2003 Dave performed on two CD’s by The Paul Smail Group and in 2007 released
a CD of piano and acoustic guitar duets (“Red Boats & Blue Skies”) with pianist Paul
Smail to great acclaim by fellow musicians, critics and fans alike. Dave Stephens
has also performed on the accompanying CD to Adrian Ashton's 'The Bass Handbook'
(Backbeat Books).