Clarinet Artist Dan St. Marseille

  Dan St. Marseille

Jazz saxophone and clarinet recording artist Dan St. Marseille plays in the tradition of all the jazz legends. Employing a warm tone and melodic approach, he has won praise from jazz critics worldwide. Dan's recordings are heard internationally on jazz radio and have been the subject of articles in such publications as Downbeat, Jazztimes, Los Angeles Times, Japan's Jazz Critic magazine, among others. Three of St. Marseille's CD's received four star ratings in the third edition of the All Music Guide To Jazz - The Experts Guide To The Best Jazz Recordings. 

In addition to local and national tours, Dan has performed in Europe, Canada and many jazz clubs and festivals including a headline performance at the prestigious Coleman Hawkins Festival in Topeka, Kansas. Dan's own composition "Claxography", written for renowned jazz photographer William Claxton, was chosen as the title of Claxton's new book of photographs. In May of 2001, Dan was the music director for an international event entitled "Clickin' With Clax" at the Los Angeles County Museum Of Art. "Swinging With The Saint", Dan's latest album, features jazz clarinet in many roles - from traditional gospel tunes to contemporary Herbie Hancock. Joining Dan on the album are Chris Dawson - Piano, Chris Colangelo - Bass and Thomas White - Drums. 

Find out more about Dan by visiting, www.danstmarseille.com.

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