About Dave Bowman
Lived 1914 – 1964 (aged 50). Dave Bowman was an American pianist and composer.
David Walter Bowman (September 8, 1914 – December 28, 1964) was an American jazz pianist.
He was born in Buffalo, New York, United States. He lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a time, then worked in London with Jack Hylton in the mid-1930s. After returning to the United States he settled in New York and played with Bobby Hackett, Sharkey Bonano, Sidney Bechet, and Bud Freeman late in the decade. In the early 1940s, he worked with Jack Teagarden, Joe Marsala, Muggsy Spanier, Lee Wiley, and Eddie Condon. He took positions with ABC and NBC in the later 1940s (including with Perry Como) and worked as a studio musician on recordings. In the 1950s, he worked with Bud Freeman again, and with Phil Napoleon shortly before his own death.
Dave Bowman died in an automobile accident in December 1964, in Miami, Florida.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Bowman?
American musician and pianist
When was Dave Bowman born?
Dave Bowman was born on 8 September 1914 in Buffalo.
When did Dave Bowman die?
Dave Bowman died on 28 December 1964.
What was Dave Bowman's occupation?
Dave Bowman was a pianist and composer.
What nationality was Dave Bowman?
Dave Bowman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Bowman (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Bowman. https://biography.guide/dave-bowman-pianist/
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