David Whitwell

David Whitwell is a trombonist from New York City. He is active as a soloist and improvisor, having performed concerti and solo recitals and recorded albums across Europe, the US, and Scandinavia with groups such as The Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali, the Dedalo Ensemble, the Etymos Ensemble, and the Manhattan School of Music Philharmonia.

He has been principal trombonist/member of numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the Britten Pears Contemporary Ensemble (UK), the Orchestra Now, the So Wrong it's Right trombone quartet, the German free improv group Xenophobia Quartet, and he is also the creative director of the Eco Music Big Band. He is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory, performed his Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2017, and was named a Britten Pears Young Artist.