Newark, New Jersey
BURNS - David Phillip, was one of two musically gifted children born to David Eriah and Sarah Jane Burns on March 5, 1924 in Perth Amboy, NJ; and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in his hometown. Dave, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, studied trumpet with Carmine...
Read MoreDave was like an uncle to me. My deceased brother Calvin Hughes, also a trumpet player, grew up with Dave in Perth Amboy, NJ and was his best friend. Dave's outstanding trumpet solos and collaboration with James Moody and Eddie Jefferson will always stand out in my mind and will provide eternal memories of his unmistakable skills. And most of all, Dave was a kind and caring human being.
Eric Hughes
April 19, 2009 | Washington, DC
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Love,
From your family in Ohio.
Sha'Ron Grice
April 11, 2009 | Youngstown, OH
Dave was a good friend whose company I always enjoyed. We shared stories and tales of old times. He proved to be a great brother-in-law to me and he will be missed.
Howard Dillard
April 11, 2009 | Hurt, VA
David Burns is a treasure and I feel privileged to have studied with him. I will never forget his lessons, which were filled with great stories and, if you were playing well, 'grunts" over the Fender Rhodes...
Jasnon
April 10, 2009 | Montpelier, VT
