Dan Barrett (musician)

Dan Barrett

Dan Barrett and Fraser MacPherson in 1989. Courtesy of the Fraser MacPherson estate
Background information
Birth name Dan Barrett
Born December 14, 1955 (1955-12-14) (age 56)
Origin Pasadena, California
Genres Jazz
Instruments cornet, trombone
Labels Arbors Records
Associated acts John Sheridan, Howard Alden

Dan Barrett (born December 14, 1955 in Pasadena, California) is an American arranger, cornetist, and trombonist.

The earliest mention of Dan Barrett was in the Melody Maker, 10 February 1973, which reported that he played "Ory's Creole Trombone" at the end of Kid Ory's Funeral on 28 January that year. He also played with other musicians such as Teddy Buckner, Andy Blakeney and Alton Redd, all past members of Ory's band, during the funeral proceedings.

In addition to leading a quintet with Howard Alden, Barrett has performed as a sideman with Benny Goodman and Buck Clayton. Barrett is also the musical director for Arbors Records in Clearwater, Florida.

Select discography

As bandleader

With Howard Alden

With Al Jenkins

With John Sheridan

With Tom Baker

With Randy Reinhart

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