Dave Powers
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For over 30 years, Dave Powers has been a vital part of the Columbus, Ohio music scene as a pianist, keyboardist, and vocalist. Considered one of the most successful musicians in the local spectrum, Dave manages to win over the hearts of all who hear him perform. From clubs and restaurants to corporate events and private parties, his vast repertoire is as diverse as the audience that he entertains. Dave can be seen and heard playing around Columbus and throughout the midwest on solo gigs, as well as with Powerhouse Trio, the Dave Powers Trio, and a six-piece group called "Powerhouse" that provides entertainment for corporate events and conventions. Corporate clients include the Longaberger Company, Huntington Banks, Huntington Investments, Creative Memories, The Limited, NuSkin Enterprises, and many others. In addition, Dave is associated with the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus, and has performed with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He has served as musical director for the late tenor saxophonist Rusty Bryant, Gene Walker's Generations, and guitarist Wilbert Longmire. In 1998, Dave played and toured throughout Europe, Finland and the Caribbean with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Dave is mentioned in the book, "Listen For The Jazz: Keynotes in Columbus' History" which features musicians who have contributed to the jazz scene in Columbus and nationwide. A partial list of the local and national musicians Dave has played with include: Steve Allen, George Benson, Michael Cox, Buddy De Franco, Bob Dorough, Eric Gale, Derrick Gardner, Terry Gibbs, Ernie Krivda, The Lancaster Chorale, Jay Leonhart, Johnny Lytle, Mary McClendon, Jack McDuff, Spider Rondinelli, Ali Ryerson, Grover Washington, Jr., Pharez Whitted, and Jeanette Williams.