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About Dan

Dan is an award winning jazz musician currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music, he performs all over the UK.

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Saxophonist

London

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Dan Smith is a saxophonist and composer who lives in London. Initially inspired by the sounds of Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Michael Brecker, Dan has been writing music for and leading his own groups since the age of 16. A winner of the Yamaha Jazz Scholarship Award, Dan is a versatile and creative saxophonist. He plays regularly on the UK jazz scene with many ensembles, previously performing at London Jazz Festival and Brecon Jazz Festival. Current projects include the Smith/Komor/Reynolds Trio, Kaya Quartet and the Dan Smith Quartet all performing around the UK this year and showcasing his broad range of influences ranging from Lee Konitz/Warne Marsh through to Ben Wendel and Bon Iver. As well as performing on saxophone Dan is an accomplished Flautist and Clarinettist and a 1-1 peripatetic teacher.

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10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

Musicianship

Genres:

1920s era music, Christmas, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Electro-Swing, House, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Soul, Top 40

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Baritone saxophone, Tenor saxophone

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Transcription, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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Song list

After You’ve Gone

All Of Me

All The Things You Are

Autumn Leaves

Back Home In Indiana

Body And Soul

Caravan

Cherokee

Darn That Dream

East Of The Sun

For All We Know

Fly Me To The Moon

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Fall In Love Too Easily

I Get A Kick Out Of You

I Remember You

I Thought About You

I’ll Be Seeing You

It’s You Or No One

Lady Be Good

Like Someone In Love

Minor Swing

Nobody Else But Me

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Out Of Nowhere

Pennies From Heaven

Polkdots and Moonbeams

Reflections

Stars Fell On Alabama

Stompin’ At The Savoy

Summertime

Take Five

Tea For Two

There Will Never Be Another You

What Is This Thing Called Love

Yardbird Suite

Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£500

Dan

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Reviews

5 out of 5

Dan was excellent for the occasion. So glad we found him. Thank you

5 out of 5

brilliant!

5 out of 5

Dan and his guitarist were professional, friendly and sounded wonderful during our wedding drinks reception. The day was very chaotic and we were running late, but they rolled with it and everything went well. Thanks very much. Hannah and Declan.

5 out of 5

Professional, attentive to our needs and easy going!

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Great musician! Lovely guy. Cannot recommend enough!

Very professional!