David Dower is a beautiful piano player and a kindred harmonic spirit — someone I’ve always felt musically aligned with. We share a deep love for harmony: the kind that invites you to pull things apart, debate their inner workings, and reassemble them with curiosity and care.
Playing with Dave is a joy. He’s thoughtful, playful, and deeply grounded in the mechanics of music. His percussion background gives him a beastly rhythmic fluency, while his harmonic mind can go anywhere — and usually does. He’s someone you can lose hours with in a theory spiral and still walk away wanting to make more music.
He’s a tireless composer, a sharp and sensitive arranger, and someone who actually wills projects into existence. I’ve watched him write scores, rehearse parts, record albums,…
David Dower is a Melbourne-based pianist and composer whose work blends jazz, pop, rock, and traditional Bulgarian music. His ensemble, the David Dower Trio, has toured extensively in Europe, particularly Bulgaria, where they’ve recorded albums like Mravka and Made in Sofia, collaborating with local musicians and incorporating traditional instruments and choral elements.
A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Dower’s compositions are known for their distinctive style, described as “instantly recognisable without sounding contrived or prosaic.” His music…
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David Dower
Artist | Pianist | Composer | Arranger | Producer | Musical Director | Percussionist | Educator
Melbourne, Australia
