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Dave Guy

b. 1978

American trumpet player

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Born 1978. Dave Guy is a trumpeter and musician.

David Anthony Guy (born December 9, 1978) is an American trumpet player. Since 2014, he has played with The Roots, including on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Over his more than two decade career, he has been part of the groups Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band, The Budos Band, and Lee Fields & The Expressions, among others. A prolific touring and session musician, he often works with producer Mark Ronson and can be heard playing on tracks including "Valerie" and "Uptown Funk."

Guy has also played with Antibalas, The Sugarman 3, El Michels Affair, and Charles Tolliver's Big Band, and toured as part of Amy Winehouse's band. As part of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, he was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2014.

Guy was born and raised in Manhattan. He attended LaGuardia High School and studied music performance at the Manhattan School of Music and The New School, graduating in 2000.

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Who is Dave Guy?

American trumpet player

When was Dave Guy born?

Dave Guy was born on 9 December 1978 in New York City.

What is Dave Guy's occupation?

Dave Guy is a trumpeter and musician.

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