David Darling

The Profile

American cellist and composer known for solo albums and ECM recordings, noted for meditative solo work and collaborative improvisations.

Recorded for ECM. 'Cycles' (1982) is a group effort featuring Jan Garbarek, Arild Andersen, Steve Kuhn, Oscar Castro Neves and Collin Walcott; 'Cello' (1991) is a solo album produced with Manfred Eicher and noted for acoustic and electrified cello and overdubs.

DeBaser reviews celebrate David Darling's deeply meditative solo work and his collaborative album Cycles. "Cello" (1991) is described as austere, intense and sorrowful; "Cycles" (1982) is praised for ensemble unity and interplay with ECM stalwarts. Both reviews highlight improvisation, atmosphere and ECM production.