Dan Barrett (musician)
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Dan Barrett and Fraser MacPherson in 1989. Courtesy of the Fraser MacPherson estate | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dan Barrett |
| Born | December 14, 1955 |
| Origin | Pasadena, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | cornet, trombone |
| Labels | Arbors |
| Associated acts | John Sheridan, Howard Alden |
Dan Barrett (born December 14, 1955 in Pasadena, California) is an American arranger, cornetist, and trombonist.
The earliest mention of Dan Barrett was in the Melody Maker, 10 February 1973, which reported that he played "Ory's Creole Trombone" at the end of Kid Ory's Funeral on 28 January that year. He also played with other musicians such as Teddy Buckner, Andy Blakeney and Alton Redd, all past members of Ory's band, during the funeral proceedings.
In addition to leading a quintet with Howard Alden, Barrett has performed as a sideman with Benny Goodman and Buck Clayton. Barrett is also the musical director for Arbors Records in Clearwater, Florida.
Select discography
As bandleader
- Melody in Swing (Arbors)
- Blue Swing, featuring Rebecca Kilgore (Arbors)
- Dan Barrett and his Extra-Celestials with Special Guest Rebecca Kilgore: Moon Song (Arbors)
- Rebecca Kilgore with Dan Barrett's Celestial Six: I Saw Stars (Arbors)
- Jubilesta! (Arbors)
With Howard Alden
- The Howard Alden-Dan Barrett Quintet: Swing Street (Concord)
- The ABQ Salutes Buck Clayton (Concord)
- The Howard Alden-Dan Barrett Quintet: Live in '95 (Arbors)
With Al Jenkins
- Reunion With Al (Arbors)
With John Sheridan
- John Sheridan & His Dream Band: Swing is Still the King (Arbors)
- Two Sleepy People (Arbors)
With Tom Baker
- Dan Barrett and Tom Baker in Australia (Arbors)
With Randy Reinhart
- Randy Reinhart at the Mill Hill Playhouse: As Long As I Live (Arbors)