Saxophonist Dave a growing brand

Valerie Mpundu

SAXOPHONIST Joseph Dave is slowly but surely stealing the hearts of many with beautiful skills.

Better known as Dave on Sax, the entertainer took The Herald Arts through his six-year artistic journey.

“I chose the saxophone because it brought me inner peace. I felt this serenity within blowing tones and melodies.

“Society is beginning to embrace saxophonists and appreciating the diversity of art in music.

“I can safely say my following is coming from social media due to the era we are in. Navigating the social network has been easy,” he said.

For Dave, playing the saxophone has become a career rather than a hobby.

He cited that he has developed within as he perfected his skills.

“My inspiration is drawn from different artistes like the late great Hugh Masekela, Kenny G, Gerald Albright, and Masego only to mention but a few,” he said.

Dave is currently tutoring SADC under King David Music Academy named after him where he nurtures budding talent and intends to produce household names shortly.

The saxophonist has performed within and beyond Zimbabwean borders recalling his performance in Mozambique as a hallmark.

“Now I understand what they meant when they say a home away from home. My act in Mozambique proved music is a universal language.

“I made an impact and it’s an impression that is going to live rent-free in the minds of many. The memories still echo like it was yesterday,” he said.

Dave has become a fan favourite at corporate events, concerts, weddings, parties, funerals, and various gatherings around. He was entertaining and offering audiences a rich tapestry of serenades.

With a strong backing system behind him, Dave is showing no signs of ever stopping acknowledging family and friends for being with him since starting to date.

“They have shown me great support and have pushed me to perfect my craft. Their unwavering support has been unconditional,” he said.

He reckons working extra hard is key to achieving a perfect chord. It does take years of practice to perfect this skill and Dave believes the more one plays the better they get.

“Like fine wine, the more it ages the greater it matures,” he added.

Dave, who plays other musical instruments, said his creativity is derived from listening to other guitarists and saxophonists.

Locally, Dave believes there’s still talent to be explored and he appreciates those that are setting trends through saxophones.

His parting shots were firm and bold with an assuring smile.