Dave Valentin (born January 1, 1954, in New York City) is a jazz flutist. He learned latin percussion first when he was a teenager, and then switched to flute. Valentin's teacher, Hubert Laws, suggested that he not double on saxophone because of his attractive sound on the flute. He studied at the Bronx Community College. He is of Puerto Rican descent. In 1977, he made his recording debut with Ricardo Marrero's group and he appeared also on a Noel Pointer album. Wikipedia
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