David Axelrod

American musician, record producer, composer and arranger (1931-2017)

jazz

Born: 17 April 1936
Los Angeles
Died: 5 February 2017
Burbank
Country: United States
Active: 1959–
Record labels: Capitol Records
Discography: 14 albums

Biography

David Axelrod was a jazz musician. David Axelrod was born on 17 April 1936 in Los Angeles and died on 5 February 2017 in Burbank. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “Song of Innocence” (1968) to “Live at Royal Festival Hall” (2008).

David Axelrod (April 17, 1931 – February 5, 2017) was an American composer, arranger, and producer. After starting out as a staff producer for record companies specializing in jazz, Axelrod became known by the mid-1960s in soul and jazz circles for his recording skills. In 1968, Axelrod embarked on a solo career and released several albums during the 1970s that showcased his characteristic sound, which combined heavily microphoned drums and baroque orchestration, and avant garde themes ranging from the environment to heightened mental awareness. With his early solo projects, Axelrod was one of the first recording artists to fuse elements of jazz, rock, and R&B.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Song of Innocence 1968

Songs of Experience 1969

Earth Rot 1970

Pride 1970

David Axelrod's Rock Interpretation Of Handel's Messiah 1971

The Auction 1972

Heavy Axe 1974

Seriously Deep 1975

Strange Ladies 1977

Marchin' 1980

The Big Country 1995

David Axelrod 2001

Requiem: The Holocaust 2001

Live at Royal Festival Hall 2008 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where David Axelrod is credited as a sideman

1989

A Promise — Myriam Makeba

instrument arranger

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Frequently asked questions

When and where was David Axelrod born?

David Axelrod was born 17 April 1936 in Los Angeles.

What are David Axelrod's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Song of Innocence (1968), Songs of Experience (1969), Earth Rot (1970), Pride (1970) and David Axelrod's Rock Interpretation Of Handel's Messiah (1971).

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