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Education B.A. in Music with concentration in Theory
Georgia State University, 1992, Cum Laude
Compositions Jazz Ensemble works:
bulletSeveral Latin Jazz pieces for 6 piece instrumental jazz band Wild Rice
bulletOut of Brazil - Commissioned piece for Georgia Perimeter College Jazz Band
bulletSophie - Recorded by Rebecca Windham

Solo piano works: 

bullet"Classical" Late Romantic style:  24 nocturnes, 3 serenades
bulletJazz Style:  Lone Hiker Suite, Walk of Salty Walt
bulletImpressionist style:  Birds, Whisper to the Night, Autumn Dream, several other untitled pieces slated for future recordings
Music Groups
bulletObsidan Duo:  violin and piano jazz duo
bulletWild Rice Latin jazz band
Recording Engineer As a recording engineer, Daniel is very meticulous and has produced high quality recordings for the following:
bulletAfter Five String Quartet
bulletWild Rice
bulletSolo piano recording (see the Recordings page)
Instruction Daniel is an experienced, patient teacher and gives private instruction in piano.  He also gives instruction in jazz to two classical violinists.
Venues Daniel has performed at these Atlanta area venues:
bulletAtlanta Jazz Festival 1996, 2003 (with Wild Rice)
bulletDeacon Burton's Grill
bulletFernbank Museum of Natural History, IMAX Theatre (with Wild Rice)
bulletHoliday Inn Conference Center - solo piano for special events
bulletJust Jazz
bulletLittle Five Points Pub
bulletMeno's 
bulletMick's Restaurant
bulletSheraton Gateway Hotel  (pianist for Wings Lounge)

He has also performed for numerous private parties and wedding receptions.

Personal Daniel has lived in the Atlanta metro area for over 30 years.