Creation
Family
Friends
Tradition
Fellow Musicians
Departed Loved Ones
Evolution
Louis Armstrong
J.S. Bach
Count Basie
Jerry Bergonzi
Brian Blade
Betty Carter
Ron Carter
John Coltrane
Ravi Coltrane
Salvador Dali
Miles Davis
Albert Einstein
Duke Ellington
Gil Evans
Ella Fitzgerald
Kenny Garrett
Stan Getz
Johnny Griffin
Coleman Hawkins
Billy Higgins
Billie Holiday
Jack Johnson
Immanuel Kant
Jack Kerouac
Dan Kinzelman
Kenny Kirkland
Led Zeppelin
David Liebman
Gustav Mahler
Branford Marsalis
Christian McBride
Brad Mehldau
Don Menza
Pat Metheny
Claude Monet
Charlie Parker
Jaco Pastorius
Lonnie Plaxico
Edgar Allan Poe
Sergey Rachmaninov
Joshua Redman
Steve Reich
Buddy Rich
The Roots
Maria Schneider
John Scofield
Wayne Shorter
Hunter S. Thompson
Derek Trucks
Jeff "Tain" Watts
Weather Report
Cassandra Wilson
Lester Young
Joe Zawinul
I'm a musician based out of the Buffalo area. I received my Master's degree in Studio Music & Jazz from the University of Miami and my bachelor's degree in saxophone performance from Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music. My teachers/mentors were Gary Keller and Greg Banszak, respectively. In high school, I studied with Dave Schiavone and Jack Lis, two of the best saxophonists to ever come out of Buffalo.
Recently I have worked as the music director on Celebrity Cruises, traveling to several locations around the globe. I have had the opportunity to perform with many excellent musicians including Don Menza, Roy Hargrove, Vanessa Williams, The New World Orchestra, The Mongo Santamaria Band, and countless others. I hope you enjoy my music.
Hey Brian! Recently, I entered a composition contest featuring the cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The winner of the contest will be able to work directly with Mr. Ma on his next recording project. The following link will take you directly to my piece where you will have the opportunity to listen and/or cast your vote. It only takes a second and your vote really does make a difference! Thanks for your support and I hope you have a wonderful New Year! -Dan Hoock
another cruise?? fiance??? you're going to have to provide me with more information. at this point, you're a 'life update tease'...that's right i said it. we miss you!
On September 19th at our Irish Folk Night we welcome back session group 'Heads' featuring Sam Proctor, Liam Stapleton, Danny Cameron, Dave Kosky and Damien O'Kane.
Remembering Cindy is awesome man. Enjoy the seas bro and the holidays! I'm in Toronto now so you should drop a line when you're next in the Buff. Peace!
yo Bro... When are you coming back?? We have a lot of Sabres games to watch. and of course a lot of brews to be downed!! I miss you man. hope all is well.
Alright smart guy. First of all, it's Jack in the Box down there (which is awesome, by the way), not Winn Dixie. Second, well, second, I'm just awesome.
