Carlsbad-based recording artist and composer David Hansen has created an inspiring collection of music, ranging in style from unique jazz originals to film scores. His jazzy compositions, pop sensibility and musical virtuosity are critical elements that have built his musical legacy for many years. Throughout his career, Hansen has amassed a large body of original work that includes songs, jazz pieces, promotional sales music, film music and an extensive portfolio of concert art music. This diverse body of work and rich musical background are the foundations for his strength as a recording artist and his performance ability. He currently offers two new albums, “Love in 3 Days,” a blend of songs that are tinged with his signature jazz/pop sound, and “Cosmic Cola,” a collection of ornamentally crafted spiritual songs that inspire the soul and calm the mind. Hansen is currently performing around the greater San Diego area.

A recent transplant to Carlsbad, Hansen is a Chicago native with extensive performing experience at numerous venues throughout California, Illinois, and Michigan, both in bands and as a solo pianist. He received a master’s degree in music composition in 1984 from Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, where he served as pianist for the prestigious vocal jazz group, “Gold Company.” While going to school, he also performed jazz and popular music around town, engaging local audiences with his distinctive sound. His robust educational experience in music also includes studies of film scoring at UCLA. He has utilized this valuable knowledge to score numerous film cues, which adds to his diverse palette of musical abilities.

Hansen has performed at numerous venues during his 20-year career. Most recently, he has appeared in Southern California at French 75 in Laguna Beach, G. Bilottas in Brea, the Ragazzi Room in LA, the Seaside Church of Religious Science in Encinitas, the Agape Church of Religious Science in Culver City, the Capistrano Valley Church of Religious Science, the Fillmore Positive Living Center, the Harmony Center in Whittier, as well as many private events and on Norwegian Cruise Lines Hawaii ships.

The possibilities of music are endless, and the desire of audiences to hear great original compositions is immense. Hansen understands these truths and continues to use them to find inspiration for well crafted, unique-sounding and meaningful music.