David Hazeltine

David Perry Hazeltine (born October 27, 1958) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator.

Early life Hazeltine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 27, 1958. He began studying the piano at the age of nine, and first performed professionally when he was thirteen. He attended the Wisconsin College Conservatory of Music from 1976 to 1979.

He has spent time composing, but has stated that he does not find it easy. 1996–08 The Classic Trio Sharp Nine 1996 Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Louis Hayes (drums) 2003–11 Close to You Criss Cross 2004 Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) 2006–11 The Jobim Songbook in New York Chesky 2007 Trio, with Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) 2012–11 Impromptu Chesky 2013 Trio, with George Mraz (bass), Jason Brown (drums) 2013–12 I Remember Cedar Sharp Nine 2014 Trio, with David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) 2014–04 For All We Know Smoke Sessions 2014 Quartet, with Seamus Blake (tenor sax), David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums) 2016? Next Door Megabien Music 2016 with Billy Peterson (bass) 2018–05 The Time Is Now Smoke Sessions 2018 Trio, with Ron Carter (bass), Al Foster (drums) 2022–12 Blues For Gerry Criss Cross 2023 Trio, with Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)

As sideman Eric Alexander, Temple of Olympic Zeus (HighNote, 2007) Javon Jackson, Sugar Hill: The Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn (Chesky, 2007) Jesse van Ruller, Here and There (Criss Cross, 2002) Cory Weeds Quintet, It's Easy to Remember (Cellar Live, 2016)