Multi-talented pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, bandleader
and vocalist J D Daniel has been blessed with a rich and colorful life in music.
Raised in Seattle, he was classically trained, starting at the early age of six.
At 19 he began leading his own popular group in Tucson, which featured future
Grammy nominee and winner bassist Brian Bromberg and vocalist Diane Schuur.
Later, J D spent many years in Los Angeles, both as a busy recording session
musician and also touring the globe with dozens of well-known and talented artists.
He has performed, arranged and composed for virtually all types of media; film,
television, video, documentaries, interactive entertainment, live shows and games.
His work has been heard by millions of people around the world.
J D’s musical taste and professional history are wildly diverse and eclectic.
His varied experiences have encompassed a broad range of musical styles, from
classical to blues, jazz to hip-hop, pop to rock, gospel to latin, new age to funk.
He has been privileged to record and perform with many great artists, including:
JAZZ
Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Richard Elliott, Alphonse Mouzon, Ronnie Laws,
Diane Schuur, Brian Bromberg, Carl Anderson, Russ Freeman,
Vinnie Coliuta, John Pattatucci, Eric Marienthal, Ernie Watts, Alphonso Johnson,
Phil Upchurch, Wayne Henderson, Brandon Fields, Gerald Albright,
Grant Geissman, Bunny Brunel and Jeff Berlin
POP
Andy Williams, Paul Anka, Donnie & Marie Osmond, Brittany Murphy,
Bill Medley, Paul Williams, Linda Edder, John Davidson, Judy Collins, Linda Carter,
Lee Oskar, David Soul, Gloria Loring, Engelbert Humperdinck and Michael Damian
ROCK
Supertramp, Steven Stills, Tracy Chapman, Steve Lukather, Kiki Dee,
Martha Davis, Roger Hodgson, Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter, Cheap Trick and Slash
R&B
The Four Tops, Destiny’s Child, Beyonce Knolls, Dionne Warwick, Janet Jackson,
The Temptations, Cynthia Williams, Howard Hewitt and A Taste Of Honey
LATIN
Sergio Mendes, Los Jaguares, Dori Cayami, Luis Conte and Sheila E.
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