It depends on the place and the time, but here's a general overview:
On the first three tracks: Brandon Wozniak - sax, Adam Linz - bass, Jay Epstein drums
VOCALS: Rachel Holder, Erin Schwab, Lee Engele, Tony London, Cassi Meyer, Steve Faison, Jen Parker BASS: Chris Bates, Jose Pena, Graydon Peterson, Matt Peterson, Andy Schuster, Cody McKinney, George Hadfield, Zach Beeson, Brent Wallace DRUMS: Zach Schmidt, Byron Johnson-Blanchard, Greg Schutte, Mac Santiago, Jay Corkran, Jeff Peterson, Brian Steever, Alex Young, OTHERS: Cory Wong, Chris Micek, Doug Haining, Hermon Mehari, Josh Brinkman, Zeb Cruikshank
Incantation
Influences
Kenny Kirkland, Kenny Garrett, Brad Mehldau, Joey Calderazzo, Craig Taborn, Kenny Werner, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Jaleel Shaw, Benny Green, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Michel Camilo, Michel Petrucciani, Mulgrew Miller, Danilo Perez
Dan Musselman is a jazz pianist who leaves a lasting impression with listeners. With his technical ability and sensitive musicianship, Dan gives an emotional, high-intensity performance that showcases his eclectic style.
Born May 27th, 1986, Dan started playing piano at the age of 5. He has studied with jazz legends Craig Taborn (pianist for Chris Potter) and Kenny Werner (author of Effortless Mastery) and has been a featured artist in Jazziz Magazine. Dan has also been featured on Jazz 88 FM in the Twin Cities, on jazzpolice.com, and at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.
Dan graduated from McNally Smith College of Music with his bachelors degree in Piano Performance in April 2008. He was the Diana Ross Full-Ride Scholarship recipient, graduated summa cum laude, was salutatorian and was the sole recipient of the “Outstanding Student Award.”
He performs at many venues in the Twin Cities such as: the Artists' Quarter, the Dakota Bar and Café, the Times Bar and Cafe, and the Saint Paul Hotel. In the Twin Cities, Dan has performed with: Rachel Holder, Judi Donaghy, Patty Peterson, Jay Epstein, Erin Schwab, Zack Lozier, Steve Pikal, Cory Wong, Zach Schmidt, Graydon Peterson, Zeb Cruikshank, Greg Schutte, and many more. He also played with the group, The Power of Music, where he worked with Grammy award winning Andre Fischer and Craig Rice, former manager of Prince, Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston.
In April 2008, Dan released his first solo album entitled Ruminations. It was recorded at Monkey House Studios in Hudson, WI by Scott Jarrett. Entirely comprised of improvised compositions, it has received many accolades, much attention, and rave reviews.
hey a show at the Dakota...definitely cool! with your own group no less. i'd love to come, but have a 7pm show that night myself---and jazz of all things (just standards). but good luck Dan! (and i'll holla at you when NiteRail needs a sub again.)
hey Dan! guess we made a great first impression at Trappers with you... we got asked back earlier this month, and then booked some more dates later this year. you can see Zach with us there on our YouTube page...i don't think you guys have even met---funny.
this summer has been busier than usual (shows). looks like you're staying really busy too. that's great! hope to catch you sometime soon.
Dan, we hope you can make it over to the AQ this weekend:
Impulso! Dean Magraw: guitar Brandon Wozniak: saxophones Jay Epstein: drums Originals & interpretive reflections of other oblique material at the The Artists' Quarter, 7th Place & St. Peter, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651-292-1359. This Friday, Saturday, March 13,-14 @ 9PM
I had a great birthday week, Dan. Even though I'm not up to speed with your talent I really appreciate the opportunity to share the Yamaha with you. You are an incredible player, and for a few moments I felt like I was sitting next to Keith Jarret. Pow.
These clips on here are KILLER man! Love what you do! Hope to see you at the Nile again soon..and yes, I'd definitely love to swing by the AQ sometime soon. C ya round..
McNally Smith is "Takin' It to the Streets" during the RNC. We are looking for volunteers to help on the street team and sell tickets for the week of September 1-5.
If you or any other McNally Smith students /alum are interested, email us ASAP!!!
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