Behind the Scenes of "The Danny Ess Project"
“The Danny Ess Project†is an eclectic blend of genres to give us a fresh sound of old classics to new originals. Some call this contemporary blues or jazzy blues. In all cases our music has nice vibes with cool grooves that you will sit back to relax and chill. You will feel and hear sophisticated Latin rhythms; African Folk rhythms; and rock beats. We create an atmosphere for you sit back and relax to escape from that stressful workweek.
Band Line up
Bass / Guitarist – Rob A
A thirty-year veteran of the blues and jazz, Rob provides a solid in the pocket baseline for the band. You will see an occasional song where he brings out his favorite AXE. This veteran of blues and jazz has a plethora of the blues and jazz influences.
Percussionist – Stan “Cachimbo†C
This incredible percussionist brings the color and flair to the band. He comes from a Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban Folkloric background. You never know what instrument he has in his bag of tricks. He uses a collection of instruments built all over the world. He is a builder of Handmade Afro Caribbean Instruments specializing in hand built Chekeres. You will enjoy Stan and our Drummer Devin doing a lot of incredible call and response features in our pieces.
Lead Guitarist / Songwriter – Danny “Essâ€
After putting down his jazz trumpet 25 years ago, he walked from music and dreams of becoming a musician. Several days past Christmas of 2005, he decided to pickup guitar and he never put it down. In his early days he did not know how to play a single chord, but only to know what note would fit in a piece. Today, he has influences of many great guitarists – Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, BB King, and etc. Danny wrote many of the originals used in the performances. In all cases, you will feel the emotion portrayed in his soulful leads.
Dummer – Devin L
This solid twenty-five year veteran - knows how to bring the dynamics and the flair to the music. He has played many genre of music in his past. In his early days, he was involved in a touring Hollywood band. He brings very nice syncopated rhythms to the mix of the band. It is an absolute pleasure when he and the percussionist begin their call and response.
Keys and Vocals – James W
This very gifted musician is the hidden sleeper of the group. As we were looking for a vocalist he said he could step in for us. He comes from a family of blues lovers, but being the rebel he expanded into R&B, Punk Rock, and other alternative type music. His calming voice and nice keys augment the band very nicely.
Guitarist – Brian Z
This very talented guitarist brings a bit of edge to the music. He spent many years in Vegas playing on the Strip. He brings the rock edge to the music. Don’t be surprise on those rocky songs that you see Brian stepping up and taking the lead. He plays through growl of the Marshal Amp. He is influence by the 70s, 80s, and 90s rock guitarist. You name it he has played it. ..