By the late-'60s, David was attending music school in Boston and playing on the local scene with Stanton Davis, Cedric Lawson, Art LandeWhile in Boston, David met drummer Marc Edwards and pianist Gene Ashton (Cooper-Moore), and together they formed a group called Apogee.
David moved to New York in 1973 and became a member of the Cecil Taylor Unit in a group that included Marc Edwards, trumpeter Raphe Malik, and alto saxophonist Jimmy Lyons. He performed with Taylor’s legendary Carnegie Hall large ensemble, toured with the Cecil Taylor Unit throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada, and recorded Dark To Themselves (Enja). Beaver Harris replaced Edwards on drums, which led to David joining Harris' 360 Degree Music Experience ensemble. It was also at this time that David joined Andrew Cyrille's group Maono.
By 1981 he had recorded three albums with Maono, it was also the year that David's first album Birth of a Being was released, a trio date with Marc Edwards and Gene Ashton, for Hat Hut. In the early ‘80s, he collaborated with drummer Milford Graves. His trio toured Europe in 1985 with bassist Peter Kowald and either drummer Louis Moholo or Thurman Barker. Later, David served in trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah's Solomonic Quintet which recorded one self titled album on Silkheart.
In 1988 David formed a trio with Marc Edwards and William Parker and recorded Passage To Music for Silkheart. In 1989, he put out the word that he was looking for a pianist. William Parker and Reggie Workman both recommended Matthew Shipp.
In 1989, the David S. Ware Quartet was born. From that time to 2007 the only personnel changes have been the drummers: Whit Dickey replaced Marc Edwards in 1992, followed by Susie Ibarra in 1996, and Guillermo E. Brown in 1999. "I'm seeing more and more the value of keeping a group together," says Ware. "Rather than freelance with different bands, you make the group an institution. Looking at jazz over the decades, I feel this is how the music grows the most. Musicians get a chance to be thorough, to know the material and be involved ». He also refused to do sideman gigs. "Working with other musicians doesn't work for me. Philosophically, I find it difficult to be under someone else's umbrella."
The '90s saw the full-on actualization of this group and the recognition of David S. Ware as a true saxophone collossus. A series of ground-breaking albums by the David S. Ware Quartet were released: Great Bliss Vols. 1 & 2 on Silkheart; Flight of i, Third Ear Recitation, Earthquation, and Godspelized on the Japanese label DIW; finally, Cryptology, DAO, and Wisdom of Uncertainty on the American labels, Homestead and AUM Fidelity.
In 1997, David was signed to the Columbia Jazz label by Branford Marsalis [...]
Yesterdays
David S. Ware Quartet Lyrics
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作词：武雄 作曲：陶喆
演唱：陶喆
冷雨落过的深夜 我陪往事行来这
站在避雨的楼脚 听到阵阵音乐声
像一幕褪色的电影 想起来就依依难舍
是谁将昔日的老歌 轻轻惦阮心内一直弹
上爱甲你做阵合唱的歌
oh～想着过去心内酸酸麻麻
但是甲你做阵合唱的歌
Every sha-la-la-la-la
oh～谁人会当搁再陪我一段
当初怀念的歌 如今愈唱愈寒
是因为无你的陪伴
过去黯淡的东区 已经愈来愈繁华
告别往事的形影 换来吵闹的孤单
我行过马路抬头看 时代青红灯继续变化
剩一首昔日的老歌
轻轻思念你的人就是我 是我
上爱甲你做阵合唱的歌
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
oh～想着过去心内酸酸麻麻
但是甲你做阵合唱的歌
Every sha-la-la-la-la
oh～谁人会当搁再陪我一段
当初怀念的歌 如今愈唱愈寒
是因为无你的陪伴
上爱甲你做阵合唱的歌
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
oh～过去的痛已经慢慢升华
未当甲你做阵合唱的歌
Every sha-la-la-la-la
oh～我会继续搁再陪你一段
当初怀念的歌 如今犹原时行
我会为你来唱乎煞
唱这条歌向你多谢
The lyrics to David S. Ware Quartet's song Yesterdays reflect on the singer's past memories and experiences. The song starts with the singer standing in the rain, reminiscing about the past and listening to music. The nostalgia is triggered by an old song that used to be sung by the person the singer was with. The singer is reminded of their moments together, and the lyrics reflect on how the absence of that person makes the present feel hollow and lonely. We see the singer expressing his desire for that person's companionship again, as they continue to sing about the past, while facing the changes of the present.
Overall, the song captures the feelings of heartbreak and longing for lost love, emphasizing how important a significant other's presence can be in one's life. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that a particular song can be linked to distinct emotions and memories, taking you back to a specific time and place.
Line by Line Meaning
冷雨落过的深夜 我陪往事行来这
On a rainy and cold night, I come back here to reminisce about the past.
站在避雨的楼脚 听到阵阵音乐声
Standing under the shelter, I hear the music in the distance.
像一幕褪色的电影 想起来就依依难舍
It feels like a faded scene from a movie, hard to let go once remembered.
是谁将昔日的老歌 轻轻惦阮心内一直弹
Who played the old songs that I still softly hum in my heart?
上爱甲你做阵合唱的歌 Every shing-a-ling-a-ling oh ～想着过去心内酸酸麻麻
I loved singing with you Every shing-a-ling-a-ling oh~Thinking about the past makes me feel sad and sentimental.
当初怀念的歌 如今愈唱愈寒 是因为无你的陪伴
The song I used to cherish now feels colder as I miss your company.
告别往事的形影 换来吵闹的孤单
Leaving the past behind only brings me the noisy loneliness of the present.
剩一首昔日的老歌 轻轻思念你的人就是我 是我
Only one old song remains, and the person who softly misses you is me, only me.
过去黯淡的东区 已经愈来愈繁华
The once dim and dull east side now grows more and more prosperous.
我行过马路抬头看 时代青红灯继续变化
As I cross the street, I look up and see the traffic light of times changing.
上爱甲你做阵合唱的歌 Every sha-la-la-la-la oh～谁人会当搁再陪我一段
I loved singing with you Every sha-la-la-la-la oh~Is there anyone who can accompany me again?
过去的痛已经慢慢升华 未当甲你做阵合唱的歌 Every sha-la-la-la-la oh～我会继续搁再陪你一段
The pain of the past has gradually subsided, but when we sing Every sha-la-la-la-la oh~I will continue to sing with you and accompany you again.
当初怀念的歌 如今犹原时行 我会为你来唱乎煞 唱这条歌向你多谢
The song we used to love still moves me today, and I thank you by singing this song for you.
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