Dan Brubeck Trio
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Dan Brubeck is a renowned jazz drummer and member of one of America's most notable musical families. He is the son of legendary American jazz icon Dave Brubeck and the rhythmic force behind the highly successful Brubeck Brothers Quartet, whose albums have consistently topped jazz radio charts. Dan has toured the international music circuit since his early teens as the leader of his own groups and as a featured soloist with many of the world's top symphonies, pop and jazz artists. He was producer and drummer for the 1993 Grammy nominated Trio Brubeck album and performed in the 1996 annual Grammy Award Ceremony as well as The 2009 Kennedy Center Honors. Dan has toured with acts ranging from The Band and David Benoit to Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond. He's recorded with jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell, singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor, jazz/pop singer Michael Franks, and pioneering blues guitarist Roy Buchanan. Dan's original drumming style, distinctive polyrhythmic solos, and use of odd time signatures have earned him standing ovations worldwide, and the respect of the international jazz community. His mastery of polyrhythms have earned him the respect of critics worldwide. Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966 more than a half century ago. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet features Dan and Chris alongside guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb. The Dan Brubeck Trio showcases Dan's exceptional drumming and the Brubeck family's legacy of innovative jazz, bringing sophisticated compositions and virtuosic improvisation to audiences across North America.