Tuey Connell, banjo & vocals
Gordon Webster, piano
Dan Loomis, bass
Matt Wigton, bass
Michael Bates, bass
Fred Kennedy, drums
Dave Brophy, drums
Greg Ritchie, drums
And from time to time I have the pleasure of performing with
George Garzone, saxophone
Myron Walden, saxophone
Jeremy Steig, flute
Rory Stuart, guitar
Gerald Cleaver, drums
But you can bet that wherever I'm playing, it will be with some combination of the aforementioned cats.
Influences
Gary Burton, Stefon Harris, Feist, Fountains of Wayne, Jon Brion, The Roots, Damien Rice, Reid Jamieson, Jason Mraz, Jefferson Airplane, John Mayer, Brian Blade, Broken Social Scene, Cinematic Orchestra, Phoenix, RJD2, Dave Matthews, John Scofield, Moby, The Beatles, James Taylor, Don Thompson, Common, Mos Def, The Tragically Hip, Great Big Sea, Jonatha Brooke, Brtitney Spears, Susan Tudeschi, Chick Corea, Joshua Redman, Beethoven, Hunter S. Thompson.
Dan McCarthy was born in Toronto, Ontario, in August of 1980. After college, Dan stepped on to the Toronto jazz scene full time, having already become a veteran playing at some of Canada's top venues. In August 2004, Dan made the move to New York, where his career continues to grow. Dan is now one of the most original -sounding and sought-after vibraphonists in North America. He has performed with Myron Walden, Jeremy Steig, Robin Eubanks, Ingrid Jensen, Don Thompson, Gary Bartz, and Terry Clarke, among others.
Recently, Dan completed his debut record, INTERWORDS, which includes trio members Matt Wigton on bass and Greg Ritchie on drums, and features saxophonist Myron Walden. Drawing on such varied influences as Gary Burton, Mos Def, John Mayer, Damien Rice, and Brad Mehldau, INTERWORDS gives the listener something that most records these days lack: jazz melodies with a pop music approach. Shorter songs , with catchy melodies that are still harmonically complex and interesting to even the most trained ear are featured on this album. His "Short Stories" are 30 second pieces that are designed to pique the listener's attention and leave them wanting more.
The new CD was released in March 2006 to great reviews from critics and fans alike. Geoff Chapman, jazz critic for The Toronto Star, calls the CD, which contains all original material, "…excellent…the liquid McCarthy sound and original writing are superb ". George W. Carroll, from ejazznews.com, says that "Dan possesses a truly attractive yet modern sound as he immerses us into his world… He exhibits an apparent inexhaustible ability for artistic invention." Geoff Chapman also picked INTERWORDS as one of the top 10 jazz recordings of 2006.
His other project, a pop-jazz band named “TUCKSY”, has just released their first EP. It features an interesting arrangement of instruments, adding banjo, bass, and drums to Dan’s vibraphone. Playing an assortment of originals and pop tunes, this band has the makings of one of the most interesting and entertaining jazz groups in New York.
With his music, Dan is trying to make jazz more accessible to a broader range of listeners. Dan’s music cross-pollinates jazz, pop, folk, and hip-hop in an attempt to bring the listener exactly what they want to hear: something different and something fresh.
Dan is endorsed by Innovative Percussion Mallets.
"Dan gives new visions of the mallet instrument…the trio plays every selection as if it were the last opportunity - with deep feeling, expectancy, and freedom - the very things that make jazz so appealing." Mark Turner, All About Jazz NY
Dan! Nice to see you again at Cornelia St. It reminded me that you gave me your CD last time, so when we got home to TO, we listened to it again. Very enjoyable indeed!! Congrats. Hope to see you soon in the big apple.
Brotha Dan Youngin! It's been too long. I miss your sweet dance moves. When are we gonna get our butts down to AC for some fun?? When I get back from cali I'll have to have a talk with Tony about it. Have a happy new year!
Dan....was up my friend.....thanks for the message man......i've been keepin up to date on all that you've been up to.....it's all really good.....tucksy is rad....let's stay in touch and hopefully we can collaborate in the future......have a prosperous new year......be well........greg
Great show as usual Dan! Glad I was able to see Capt. Awesome at his artistic best! Is this going to be your new A.C. monicker as well lol? We are going to have to have a Borgata crew meeting about this. Say Hi to Petra for me!
i live in nashville now. its amazing. i also don't have your number any more... apparently it got changed since i last called you... about a year ago exactly.
cheers. hope you're doing well. we gotta get together soon!
