Dan Block

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Dan Block
Born
Daniel Block

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OriginSt. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
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GenresJazz
InstrumentsClarinet

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Daniel Block is an American jazz clarinetist who has worked with artists such as Charles Mingus, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Gerry Mulligan.[1] He is a member of the Marty Grosz Band, and also can be found in the pits of various Broadway shows in New York City.[2]

Early life and education

Block is a native of St. Louis. He earned a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the Juilliard School.[3]

Career

As a student at Juilliard, Block became involved in the New York City jazz scene. He participated in the recording process of Something Like a Bird. After graduating from Juilliard, Block joined Skah Shah, a Haitian band, and has since performed with several prominent jazz musicians.[3]

References

  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dryden, Ken (5 September 2009). "Dan Block: Solid Sideman". AllAboutJazz.com. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dan Block (Clarinet/Saxes - USA)". Norwich Jazz Party 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  3. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Block, Dan | The Juilliard School". www.juilliard.edu. Retrieved 2022-06-27.

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