David Darling (musician)

David Darling
Born(1941-03-04)March 4, 1941
Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 2021(2021-01-08) (aged 79)
GenresJazz, new-age
OccupationMusician
InstrumentCello
Years active1980s–2021
LabelsECM/Universal Classics
Hearts of Space
Formerly ofGallery
Websitewww.daviddarling.com

David Darling (March 4, 1941 – January 8, 2021) was an American cellist and composer. In 2010, he won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. He performed and recorded with Bobby McFerrin, Paul Winter Consort, Ralph Towner and Spyro Gyra and released many solo albums. Among these were 15 recordings for ECM.