He directs, plays with, and composes all the music for The Eleventet, his exciting professional ensemble comprised of first-rank jazz artists in the Philly/New York region. He has also directed and performed with a wide array of noted players and jazz bands at clubs, theaters, and festivals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. His arrangements and compositions have been played by George Garzone, Dick Oatts, Tim Hagans, John Swana, John Fedchock, Seamus Blake, Jon Gordon, Terell Stafford, Joe Magnarelli, Greg Hopkins, Scott Robinson, Gary Smulyan, Tony Marino, John Hébert, Tim Horner, and other top players and groups. Among his honors and citations, David has been the recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Composers Forum.