Dan Gribbin

Dan specialises in pop, jazz, theatre and classical music genres, performing at 100+ weddings, events and shows across the UK and abroad each year. Having graduated with a first class degree in music performance from the Royal Northern College of Music and The University of Manchester, he is now most often found playing chilled background music and/or upbeat party sax! As an excellent sight-reader and improviser, he currently deps on the Totally Tina, Think Floyd and Dire Streets tours, and performs with various horn sections, big bands and orchestras. As a session musician, Dan has recorded with artists including Christian Madden, Joe Keegan, The Videogame Orchestra, Sean Rogan and the Country Classical Orchestra. Recent performance highlights include multiple appearances live on BBC Radio, performing at the Buckle and Boots Country Festival, the In-Focus series at The Wigmore Hall, multiple shows at Band on the Wall, and appearing as a featured soloist with Wyatt Sinfonia. With a dynamic presence on the Sax/DJ scene, Dan regularly performs at events alongside DJs such as DJ Robert Burian, Manchild and DesiJockeys, impressing audiences at The Victoria Warehouse amongst other large venues. As an ensemble musician, Dan is a founding member of the Spark Duo, Arcus Saxophone Quartet and Spectrum Saxes. He relishes the opportunity these groups provide to nurture a diverse musical palate which bridges the gap between the classical and jazz worlds. Dan plays soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, and often sings backing vocals within a range of genres. He also plays AKAI and Roland Electronic Wind Instruments (EWI). With Grade 8 qualifications in saxophone, drum kit, singing and acting, Dan delivers private instrument tuition to students of all abilities in a friendly and positively challenging environment.