David Collins is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and educator whose work blends experimental textures with jazz-rooted improvisation. A native of Memphis, Collins developed his musical instincts early, playing standards and classic country alongside his grandfather, Aubrey Morris (pianist for rockabilly legend Eddie Bond). His family home quickly became a hub for jam sessions, where he picked up piano, drums, guitar, and bass. By 15, he was performing weekly and reading music in his school’s band program.