Dan Block

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Dan Block
Birth nameDaniel Block
Origin St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Instruments Clarinet

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]

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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]

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References

  1. Dryden, Ken (5 September 2009). "Dan Block: Solid Sideman". AllAboutJazz.com. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  2. "Dan Block (Clarinet/Saxes - USA)". Norwich Jazz Party 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  3. 1 2 "Block, Dan | The Juilliard School". www.juilliard.edu. Retrieved 2022-06-27.