Dan McIntyre (musician)

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Dan McIntyre is a jazz guitarist and composer from Chicago, Illinois.

McIntyre was born in Chicago's Northwest side. His early musical influences included guitarists Wes Montgomery, Herb Ellis, Joe Pass and Barney Kessell. [1] [2]

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McIntyre has released a CD titled Hourglass on the Southport label. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Dan McIntyre". Chicago Jazz. Chicago Jazz Magazine. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Ferguson, Jim (December 2000). "Dan McIntyre Hourglass (Review)". Jazz Times. Retrieved February 2, 2013.


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