David Gamson

David Gamson
Birth nameDavid H Gamson
BornDecember 1961 (age 62)
OriginNew York, U.S
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active1981–present
Labels
Formerly ofScritti Politti

David Gamson is an American keyboardist/musician (also a producer, songwriter, arranger, engineer). Originally hailing from New York, he has worked with, among others, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson, Jessie J, Adam Lambert, Chaka Khan, Charli XCX, Meshell Ndegeocello, Green Gartside (Scritti Politti), Sheila E., George Benson, Luther Vandross, Donny Osmond, Miles Davis, Al Jarreau, Tony LeMans, Roger Troutman, Eden xo, Quinn XCII and Hannah Diamond.

He is perhaps best known for his distinctive synthesizer work and arrangements as a member of the popular 1980s pop band Scritti Politti for three of their studio albums. Gamson co-produced, co-wrote and arranged most of the songs on three of the band's albums: Cupid & Psyche 85 (1985),[2] Provision (1988),[3] and Anomie & Bonhomie (1999).

  1. ^ "BBC - Music - Review of Scritti Politti - Absolute".
  2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen. "Cupid & Psyche 85: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  3. ^ Erlewine, Stephen. "Provision: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 January 2011.