Dan Barrett | |
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Barrett and Fraser MacPherson, 1989
Courtesy: Fraser MacPherson estate |
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Background information | |
Born |
Pasadena, California, U.S. |
December 14, 1955
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
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 Teddy Buckner, Andy Blakeney, and Alton Redd, all 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 the musical director for Arbors Records in Clearwater, Florida.
As leader
With Howard Alden
With Al Jenkins
With John Sheridan
With Tom Baker
With Randy Reinhart