Dan Block
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Birth name | Daniel 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]
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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