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Dan Forshaw

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About Me

The critics have hailed Dan as 'an impressive virtuoso', 'a bright light on the British Jazz scene', and 'one of the best young tenor players around', yet it is as a inspiring musician and band leader that Dan is becoming more increasingly known. His innovative group have drawn praise from all over the globe and the bands 'Language of Emotion' has gained wide critical acclaim.After spending part of 2005 in the jazz capital of the world, New York City, Dan, fired up from the inspiration he received from jazz legends such as Branford Marsalis, Ravi Coltrane and Greg Tardy moved from his native Lancashire to the London scene in October of 2005. After getting married in Summer 2007, Dan now lives and works in Belfast, Northern Ireland.Equally at home performing in a range of genres, Dan is frequently called upon for his skills as a session musician in all styles and is also in demand to lecture in both jazz and music technology.

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Music:

Member Since: 9/15/2007
Band Website: danforshaw.com
Band Members: Dan Forshaw (Saxophones), Jonathan Geyevu (Piano), Matt Hunt / Jerrell Jacob (Bass), J Hoy (Drums). Also features Laura Beth Hassell, Jenny Sawdon, Laura Manship and Sarah Hughes on Vocals.
Influences: John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, Joshua Redman, Jan Garbreck, and a whole lot more.......
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Summer Newsletter


Posted by Dan Forshaw on Sat, 10 May 2008 10:45:00 PST

The Great Silence

At the end of time, billions of people were scattered on a great plain before God’s throne. Most shrank back from the brilliant light before them. But some groups near the front talked heatedl...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:06:00 PST

Review of ’Live in London’ by David Beattie

CD ReviewThe Dan Forshaw Quartet: Live in London (EP) January 2008Personnel:Dan Forshaw (saxes), Jonathan Geyevu (piano), Matt Hunt (bass), J Hoy (drums), Liza Mohan (guest vocals)The line-up for th...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:10:00 PST

Check out this event: Jazz: Loving the Supreme

Hosted By: Dan Forshaw When: 25 Jan 2008, 19:30Where: LSTGreen Lane, NorthwoodLondon, ha62uwUnited KingdomDescription:Dan Forshaw Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:32:00 PST

How to play the Saxophone

f you really want to learn how to play the saxophone, it';s a good idea to understand some of the humour. Other pages on this site give you some serious tips on playing the sax, but now it';s time to ...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:28:00 PST

The problem the church has with music ....

"The devil flees before the sound of music almost like he flees before the word of God".  Martin LutherRecent scientific studies have shown that the areas of the brain that process music are the same...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:01:00 PST

John Coltrane tribute

DATE: Monday, 7th January 2008 FROM: PROFESSIONAL MUSIC SERVICES Jazz in the Chapel  Friday, 25th January 2008JOINT STATEMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL MUSIC SERVICES AND TMW DEPARTMENT AT LSTSaxophonist Dan...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:01:00 PST

Can Mastery be Effortless?

Kenny Werner seems to think so! Just got to the end of his most interesting book and I have to say it has started to revolutionise how I think about playing. One can easily relate to Kenny's experianc...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:38:00 PST

A new album /EP

Just dug out the recording from Jazz in the Chapel in March of this year and thought I may release some of it as an EP or maybe even an album if I can find the time (or the money) to mix it. Probably...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:51:00 PST

Where to now, and how many times do you have to test a fire alarm on a Sunday morning?

So the clocks went back this morning, typical the one time I don't want to spend any longer away from home than I have too and I get given another hour, that's provided BMI don't decide to delay my fl...
Posted by Dan Forshaw on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:23:00 PST