Dave Stryker

Dave Stryker (born March 30, 1957) is an American jazz guitarist. He has recorded over 20 albums as a leader and has been a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and Kevin Mahogany, among others. Gary Giddins in the Village Voice calls him "one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years." He was voted one of the Top Guitarists in the 2013 Critics and Readers Poll of Down Beat, and was elected a Rising Star in the 2004–2007 Down Beat Critics Poll.

Stryker grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, moved to New York City in 1980, and joined organist Jack McDuff's group, travelling throughout the U.S. for two years (1984–85). From 1986–1995 and from 1998–2000, he played with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, performing at festivals, concert halls, and clubs throughout the world.

He leads his own group, The Dave Stryker Organ Trio, and his Blue to the Bone Band. He co-leads The Stryker/Slagle Band with saxophonist Steve Slagle.

Stryker is also Adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar at Indiana University and Adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar at John J. Cali School of Music Montclair State University.

He teaches privately and at the Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshop, the Litchfield Jazz Camp, and the JazzHouse Kids Workshop.

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