“Home grown Dave Mathews... he can play everything.” – Etta James “Dave Mathews is imperative to the band because he’s got knowledge of everything from Otis Spann and McCoy Tyner to Randy Weston and Eddie Palmieri.” – Carlos Santana San Francisco Bay Area-based keyboardist David K. Mathews, best known for his extended stints with legendary artists Santana and Etta James, is one of the most talented and versatile musicians anywhere. Born April 16, 1959, Dave’s first high-profile gig came at the age of 23 with the seminal Oakland funk/soul group Tower of Power. Dave replaced original organist (and future Santana keyboardist) Chester Thompson in that band and toured with them for two years. Next came a 20-year stint as organist/pianist with the Grammy Award-winning Queen of Rhythm & Blues, Etta James. Dave appeared with Etta at most of the world’s major jazz and blues festivals and played on 7 of her albums. Dave’s current…