Performers

This is the renowned straight-ahead quartet featured on Dan's Songbook CD. Songbook has received rave reviews from Japan's Swing Journal, the UK's JazzReview, the US' All About Jazz, and just recently

This very popular group wowed the audience in performance at a recent concert in the JPMorgan Chase Summer Series. The funky jazz trio has the following instrumentation: sax, organ (keyboard), and

Dan and vocalist Robin Ellis maintain an outstanding, well-respected duo called "dos FAULK." The duo uses midi/computer sounds as well as having Dan perform on sax, keyboards, midi wind horn, and Robin

a. There have been many great musicians in jazz. Every so often, jazz artists come along that change the direction of the music and set the standards for others to come. In this well-received presentation,

a. In this popular presentation, Dan gives an overview of jazz history and the major jazz styles.

b. (If desired, Dan performs solo or with ensemble to illustrate the lecture.)

Jazz isn't just music, it's a lifestyle! It has its own slang, for example. 'Cats' use phrases like 'the eagle has flown"--phrases the average person doesn't understand. The jazz arena has its own

Jazz encompasses many different styles-a feature that has allowed jazz musicians great flexibility and has helped jazz music to endure.

a. In this well-loved presentation, Dan discusses the development

This exciting presentation serves as a great introduction to listening to jazz. In this lecture, Dan shares recordings from various periods/jazz styles and discusses the following:

a. Why certain

A high-energy exciting ensemble (vocals, sax, keyboard, drums) specializing in funk, fusion, and R&B. The group has performed to great acclaim at the Randolph Township's Music Series (August 2004)