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Dan Lutz
Bassist/Music Director/Producer
Dan Lutz is a first call bassist in Los Angeles. His successful career is credited to his strong groove, versatility, experience and dependability. Playing both electric and upright bass, Dan’s 15 years on the scene has proved himself to be a seasoned professional and respected musician able to swing, groove, improvise, and enhance any musical situation. Whether as a Music Director or sharing stage with the greats of the jazz world, Dan brings a funky and innovative style to the stage and studio alike. He has toured the world over with various artists, played on countless sessions for commercials, movies, and television, and maintains a busy schedule in L.A. on the local club circuit. Dan is comfortable in many styles including gospel, rock, jazz, R&B, pop, and soul.
Education.
-University of North Texas 1993-1995
-California State University, Northridge, 1995-1998 BFA.
-California Institute of the Arts, 2000-2002 MFA.
Studied privately with bassist Charlie Haden.
Educator.
-Artist/Clinician
-Thelonious Institute of Jazz
-Yamaha JOC Program
-Teacher/Lecturer
–Los Angeles School for the Arts
-Cal State University, Northridge
-California Institute for the Arts
Television Appearances.
-The Academy Awards
-Good Morning America
-The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
-Regis and Kelly
-Ellen
-Dr. Phil
-The View
-Today
-The Orange Bowl Half-Time Show
-The Early Show
-Martha Stewart
Commericals
-McDonalds (National)
-Sprint (National)
Performance
-Music Director at Oasis Christian Center, Hollywood, CA
-Taylor Hicks (American Idol winner)
-Gladys Knight
-Jonathan Butler
-Jeff Golub
-Rick Braun
-Joan Osbourne
-Aimee Mann
-Jonathan Butler
-Benny Green
-Larry Carlton
-Kirk Whalum
-Robben Ford
-Philippe Saisse
-Eric Reed
-Jean-Michel Pilc
-Ari Hoenig
-Terrell Stafford
-Andy Summers (of the Police)
-“Wicked” Broadway musical
-Russell Malone
-Alex Acuna
-Bill Holman Big Band
-Justo Almario
-Billy Childs
-Joe LaBarbera
-Brian Auger’s Obilivion Express
-Roger Kellaway
-Bruce Forman
-Stacie Orrico
-Ernie Watts
-Shelly Berg
-Roy McCurdy
-Anthony Wilson
-Kirk Covington
-Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
-Bob Shepard
Festivals.
-Playboy Jazz
-JVC Jazz
-Newport Jazz
-Monterey Jazz
-Culy (Switzerland)
-Vail
-Aspen
-Clermont-Ferrand (France)
-Jazz Cruise (Carribean)
Recordings. (parital list)
-Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express “Voices of Other Times” Miramar, 2000
-Brian Auger “Auger Rhythms” GhosttownRecords 2004,
-Project Oasis, “Bring it On” Warner Bros., 2001
-Yuko Maruyama, “In Tone Nation” Kawaii Records, 2001
-Lisbeth Scott, “Dove” Zone Records, 2000
-Ark Sano, “Let’s Listen to It” , Temple Records 1999, “In Storm” 2004
-Lisbeth Scott, “Passionate Voice” (Music from “Passion of the Christ”) 2004
-Oasis Christian Center “The Greatest Love”, 2004
-Roger Kellaway Trio, “Beyond the Sea”, IPO records, 2004
-Annie Sellick, “A Little Piece of Heaven”, Chalice Music, 2005
-Roger Kellaway Trio, “Heros”, IPO records, 2006
-Roger Kellaway Trio, “Live at the Jazz Bakery”, IPO 2006
-Michael Whittaker, “Modern World”, 2006
-Jeff Babko, “Broject” 2006
-Ryan Farish, “Everlasting”, 2007
-Laurie Wheeler/Larry Carlton, “Twilight” 2007
Soundtracks.
-”Memento”, 2000
-”First Daughter” (Katie Holmes), 2004
-”Seeing Other People”, 2004
-“The Chronicles of Narnia”, Title Track, 2005
-“Dirty”, (Cuba Gooding Jr.), 2006
-“Dreamgirls” Theatrical Trailer, 2006
-“Beowulf” TV Trailer, 2007
-“Shutter” Title Track, 2008
-“The Happening” (m. night shyamalan) Theatrical Tralier, 2008
-”The Day The Earth Stood Still” (Keanu Reeves) Theatrical Trailer, 2008
-"500 Days of Summer" Movie Soundtrack, 2008
Press.
“Lutz’s inventive, expertly fashioned slap and fingerstyle grooves give a special twist to the veteran organist’s slinky jazz/R&B moods. Standouts: Dan’s huge- toned, syncopated thumbwork on ‘Splatch’, and virtuoso performance on ‘Jam Side Down’.”
- Richard Johnston, Editor in Chief, Bass Player Magazine (Brian Auger)
“Lutz’s distinctively punchy, modern tone shines through all ten jazz-funk tracks of the Express’s new ‘Voices of Other Times’. His thumbstyle playing is inspired by Marcus Miller, and his warm yet bright fingerstyle, is adventurous yet supportive. “
- E.E. Bradman, Assistant Editor, Bass Player Magazine
“Dan gooses the groove with ghost-notes and 16th note stutters....and a delicious embellishment within the band’s juicy unison riff.”
-Bill Leigh, Editor, Bass Player Magazine (Oasis Christian Center, “Bring It On”)
-“Session Log” authored by Dan Lutz for Bass Player magazine, January 2006 issue. An essay description of my session for the epic movie, “The Chronicles of Narnia”.
-"In The Field" authored by Dan Lutz for Aguilar Amplification's website. A real-world review of Aguilar's ToneHammer DI Box. August 2008.
Endorsements
-Aguilar Amps and Cabinets
-Elixir Strings
-Evidence Audio Cables
-Nordstrand Basses/Pickups
-Lakland Basses
-Velvet Acoustic Bass Strings
Gear
-1962 P-Bass
-Lakland DJ Jazz Bass
-Nordstrand VJ5 Jazz Bass
-Lakland 55-94
-Fender Fretless Jazz Bass
-1850's Bernadel Upright Bass
-Aguilar 4x10
-Aguilar DB 285
-Aguilar DB 750
-Aguilar ToneHammer DI/Pre/Overdrive
-Polytone Mini Brute II
-Demeter VTB-201s Tube Preamp
-Roland MK-80 Midi Rhodes
-EHX Q Tron
-EHX Micro POG
-Home Brew Electronics Hematoma
-Boss GEB-7 EQ
-Zoom BFX 708 Multi FX
-MarkBass LMK
-ProTools
-MacBook Pro
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Dear Dan, Its Lv, I was just feeling like maybe SHES IN LOVE WITH HIM should be on your site, the bass is so super cool and you were hummin that tune I was just reminded. Let me know what your feeling here! Big Love and abundant blessings .. Love LV
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You Rock! THANK YOU!!! IF YOU COULD DO THAT 1 TIME A DAY FOR 2 WEEKS WE'D BE IN LIKE FLYNN......:) :)
I done gotz me a soho!
Sexy is a thing achieved by pro active solution!
did you convince robin ford to trade me his dumble yet?
wanna bring back the glory days with me and sterling thurs at cafe cordiale?
j
Generosity Water PSA with Chyler West from Grey’s Anatomy
funky stuff Dan
jd
Thanks for the add and moreso for listening! ~James
Dear Dan, Its Lv, I was just feeling like maybe SHES IN LOVE WITH HIM should be on your site, the bass is so super cool and you were hummin that tune I was just reminded. Let me know what your feeling here! Big Love and abundant blessings .. Love LV
this much is true
Hey man great to meet you this morning....finally.lol Talk soon.
Yo Lutz!
Great to play with you last night...have a great trip.
J
PS. Where's my Wonga???!!!
Have a good trip DL! See you next week!
thanks for bringing it, all of it!
wabs
Yo!
This regional mexican music has me strait trippin g
YoU aRe cOoL
jeffery
Mmmm.. in & out... that's what a hamburger's all about!
When in Rome with the Augers.....
Hope you're well
Hey Bro,
You KILLED on Sunday! Thanks for the great music!
Lutz,
You killed last night! Thanks for the invite! See you soon I hope.
I love your bass playing and technique, which leads me to ask "what sort of shampoo are you using"?
Dan
will you request us on Radio Disney???
GO TO http://radio. disney. go. com/speak/request. html
At the top of the Song Selection click "Can't Find The Artist" and then fill in the little form, it takes 15 seconds.....REquest IPOD and Weird BOY PLEEASE!!!!!!!!
Spread the word pleeeease!!!
You Rock! THANK YOU!!! IF YOU COULD DO THAT 1 TIME A DAY FOR 2 WEEKS WE'D BE IN LIKE FLYNN......:) :)
Interstate!!!!
sending a huge hug! In NY till the mid of June singing on a freinds project and tooling around the country AND the city! Love and Peace to u! LUV< LV
Just wanted to keep you abreast of what your boy's been up to. Love you Bro.
Hey hows your music world?
lets sabotage other monitors sooooooooooon!!!
hey bro,
you sounded great on the gig!!!
peace,
R
I am Iron Man
----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: DEPLOI
Date: May 7, 2008 7:16 PM
Was great hangin' yesterday! (hint - check out my page!)
D lutz you Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What up, Dan? The band sounded great on Sunday!