Dan Jacobs: Guestbook
Patricia Spreng
April 26, 2013
A privilege to sing with you and the boys today. Truly brought a smile to Virginia's face, I know. Beautiful music for a beautiful woman. Such an honor to meet you. = )
Tony Crosby
March 22, 2013
Willie told me you may want to play pool my best cue for your best trumpet.
Just a warning my cue is worth almost $500 so you may have to put up a little cash as well.
Lol
Tony
James Tremblay
February 17, 2013
I bought the only 2 CDs you had about five years ago, when I lived in VT. I recently gave them to someone who fell in love with them, and now need to rebuy them!
WUEV 91-5 FM Evansville, IN
February 14, 2013
Just added cut 4 in medium rotation, cuts 1 & 3 in light!
DJQ "play song" is good!
DJ JON B.
WUEV "JAZZ FLIGHT"
Alexandra Wilson, NYC
January 13, 2013
Listened to Dream Sketches this morning. Made me really nostalgic!
Bruce C. musician, Maine
January 3, 2013
"Dan.... man 'o man...with the prodigeous stylings and sweet chops, and a truly great hstory of gigs and recording with artists in all parts of the world...truly love your versatility with the voicings on your horn(s) Bravo....bravissimo...Dan,…"
Mike Grace, bassist/teacher, Ontario
December 27, 2012
Dan, You've always found the deeper meaning of music through your playing.
Angelyn Arcaro, writer, FL
December 23, 2012
WOW!!! I finally listened to your playing Summertime on flute.....now I really know why you are without a doubt one of the very best flutists in the world........your music was so delicate, encompassing so many different sounds, like all the possible hues one could mix from a water color paint palette.... to compare to my means of expression.....I think this is one of your very best performances .... totally the music of a free spirit....a very advanced one at that.
You are an amazing artist, Dan....I know you have recorded this piece among many others so everyone possible can enjoy it....
Now I will look for any other music you sent me while my sound has not working!!!
You really are an amazing musician!!!
Lots of Love,
Angelyn
Bobby Shew, trumpet, NM
December 23, 2012
Gee, I had no idea that you played the flute...and so well!!
That is the ONE instrument I could never get to work, no matter how hard I tried, no matter how many Willian Kincaide books I read, nothing! I played gigs on sax, bone, drums,but that damned flute!:-)
Nice track, Dan! Thanks.
Bobby
Jeffrey Silverman, piano/arranging, CA
December 21, 2012
Wow, Dan, love the flute! this is wonderful...thanks for this very cool (warm) gift!
Jeffrey Silverman
Steve Hommel, saxes, CA
December 21, 2012
Nice cut on Summertime Dan. Beautiful flute sound! When are you back in Long Beach? - Steve
George Tidwell, trumpet, Nashville
December 21, 2012
Beautiful, Dan, your flute sounds great, thanks so much for sending this sweet track out. Love everything about it. Hope you have a happy holiday season and music-filled new year,
All the best, George T.
Jacob Wisenbach, trumpet, MI
December 21, 2012
You were awesome last year by the way, very tasty stuff. Nice playing. The harmon works well for you. Nice flute chops too! - Jacob
Ann Baker, MI
December 15, 2012
You're famous to me!!!!!! I have a cd that has you name on it!
Brian Kilgore, IL
December 15, 2012
Your payment of great music is more than enough! Let me just say thank you!!!!!!!!!
Jim King
December 13, 2012
Dan,
You have a nice site and really good stuff for me to read and learn from. Thanks!
The article by Roger Ingram about playing too loud is pretty much like his comment to me recently. I am still trying to learn the discipline and benefits of quiet.
You must have been at State about the time I was at Western.
Thanks again for the website.
Ted Piercefield, trumpet, IL
December 8, 2012
“Really tasty horn playin' there Dan. Loved it. The arrangement was also very cool. Thanks for sharing that.”
- Ted Piercefield
Ross Boissoneau, writer/trumpeter, MI
November 5, 2012
It's time for me to put up or shut up.
After talking the talk and then buying the walk, now it was time to learn to play the walk, I mean, the flute. I purchased one this past spring, but remained totally clueless.
So yesterday I had my first-ever private lesson, courtesy of Dan Jacobs, a professional trumpet and flute player currently ensconced in Bellaire.
I first met Dan several years ago at a Coldwell Banker party where I booked David Chown's group. I asked David to get a trumpet player as well as sax cuz I wanted to play, but not by myself. Dan was the man, and he still is The Man.
So I took my trumpet and my flute. He showed me how to hold the latter, what keys do what, and kept telling me it was easy. Thanks for the encouragement, Dan, even if I respectfully disagree at this point.
But I was able to make some noises that eventually sounded like notes, and then, wonder of wonders, I got to play one of his alto flutes. It is so cool. I must get better so I can get one someday.
Then it was on to the trumpet. At least I know how to hold it, and it only has three valves instead of all those pesky keys. Here he gave me some technique tips and practice ideas.
All in all it was a well-spent afternoon. Torch Lake was even more beautiful than usual on the way up, and now I just have to follow through.
Dan plays a lot in northern Michigan in the summer and in Southern CA in the winter months. For play dates or other information, check out his website at danjacobsmusic.com. He's also on Facebook, sharing photos, shows, tips, and other fun stuff.
Matt Taton
August 27, 2012
Dan, again, a pleasure to play with you on Friday. Although the gig was a little weird (to say the least) you sounded great, as usual. Actually, you get better and better every time I hear you. I loved hearing you play the blues too!!
Safe travels my friend,
Matt
David Arivett, piano/composer/Arkansas
August 21, 2012
Hey Dan, have you heard this??? absolutely incredible...sorta reminded me a little of your wonderful "Blue" recording!!!
- David Arivett
Paul Carlson, tuba, Grand Rapids, MI
July 31, 2012
Hi Dan,
This is Paul Carlson, the new tuba professor at Grand Valley. It was great to get to meet you after the GRJO/Vizzutti concert. It was even better to hear you play!
Hopefully we can work together sometime. I'm new in the area and play in Dallas Brass (so I'll be on the road some) as well as teach at GVSU, but I am definitely looking to play in the area now that I'm here. I can play dixieland and read changes or would love to play in anything. I'm pretty flexible.
Anyway, my phone number is 505-259-1403 and if you ever think of needing a tubist- give me a call.
Please let me know where you're playing- I'd love to check it out.
Dan Foster, trumpet, Binghamton, New York
July 6, 2012
I just went to your site and listened to "One By One"...sounds great man! The whole CD sounded great and Gio did a good job transcribing. I'm definitely recommending it to people and I'll probably transcribe a solo from it eventually and send you the .pdf of it! - Dan
philip hagar
June 24, 2012
Hey man...i doubt you would remember me....we played together several times at club MILAN in Michigan....LOL. Still have your signed picture with Leno....I am the keyboard player you worked with....maybe the name STICKS (drummer) will jog the mem!
Please give me a shout via email...
Skully, Music Promoter, MI
May 29, 2012
Wow . . . what a monstrous site . . . it is as impressive as your playing and commitment to great music. Thanks for all your sharing.
Congratulations Dan
Dale Tope, LAc, TX
May 20, 2012
"Happy Birthday, Dan! Thanks for inspiring so many musicians throughout your career!"
Scott Strecker, trumpet, KS
May 11, 2012
I'm honored and thankful to play with you. Your solo was outstanding. Hope we can do it again. I'm in Denver on my way home to Wichita. Can't wait to down load your song. I hope we can play again together soon!
Scott Strecker
Roger Ingram, trumpet, IL
May 6, 2012
Hi Dan,
It was SO great to see you at the NAMM. I'm very pleased you finally had the chance to meet Vicky. ;-) You look great, you sound great, and it was really fun to jam with you there at the Jupiter booth. Keep your eye on my schedule at rogeringram.com, and hopefully we can meet up again in the near future.
Thank you for helping me finally get onto the right path in life. I am eternally grateful for that.
All the best,
Roger
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Jupiter Music: Artist/Clinician
Check out my book Clinical Notes on Trumpet Playing
web: http://www.RogerIngram.com
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Delilahk Weathers-Fondren, author, AL
April 22, 2012
Dan is admired by all; I'm blessed to have heard his creations... A brilliant musician and composer!!! Always has been ... Always will be...
Juha Voutilainen
March 25, 2012
Dear Sir
I really like your music. Your music touch something deep. It's like peaceful moment in wintertime here in Finland when it's not day neither night - we call it blue moment. There is no time only deep peace and freedom.
With deep gratitude
Juha Voutilainen
Psychologist, psychotherapist
christianjasons
March 21, 2012
"Dan is the man who can really drive things home as a jazz soloist." Bob James, Multi-Grammy winning keyboardist.
Marah
March 21, 2012
Dan, your CD is DYNAMITE!!!
I never tire of hearing you play. I hope others appreciate the level of talent you have. Marah
Rod Jacobs, drums, Naperville, IL
March 19, 2012
I know this is out of left field but I've come to a new appreciation of you leading the band.
As you know I've been playing in our contemporary worship band and I'm constantly trying to get dome semblance of an arrangement.
Mostly we just play the song with a few soft places then end on a high note if appropriate.
I remember some Dixie tunes you'd organize some riffs as a backup to the soloist, stop chorus' and assorted
musical/rhythmical expressions.
Good job Dan!
Steve August, piano, Las Vegas
February 26, 2012
Yes Dan, Your CD is fabulous. I love your playing, love the sound, and I appreciate your talent and friendship...you're a master musician and wish we could do more Jazz Workshops and well as record together.
Larry Lofquist, piano, Vienna
February 26, 2012
By the way, Dan's page of sales wisdom is something else. Some very apt thoughts and lines.
CD review of "Play Song" by John Gilbert, JazzReview.com
February 16, 2012
Dan Jacobs Quartet Review - Play Song
FIVE STARS!
written by John Gilbert
"The trumpet is the most difficult instrument to play (physically) requiring top notch chops and Dan Jacobs has been blessed in this regard many times over. This quartet has it all together in this fine album. The arrangements are fabulous and the solos are not only inventive but performed soulfully and pleasing to the ear.
Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil" is a jaunty excursion into the land of bop and Jacob's rendering is a lesson in swing. Gerard Hagen at the piano follows with an electric 'Powellesque' message. Dan Jacobs exhibits his facility in another turn at bat. Great tune done artfully with both a grace and drive.
The title tune "Play Song" opens with Hagen's beautiful gamboling epistle. Dan Jacobs Floogie weaves a magical spell emphasizing ideation and leaving no doubt that there is no thin gruel here. Nunez bass solo is both melodic and leaves no doubt that he is a gifted bassist with chops galore.
"Relaxing" strolls along happily and Jacobs' solo is a study in musicianship with a message most eloquent. There is a Miles like quality in Dan Jacobs playing but he has with more range and is certainly more creative than Miles Davis. An exciting piano directive is inspiring in it's inimitable Hagen style.
"Speak Low" is a haunting ballad artfully done by both Jacobs and Hagen in a manner most fitting that would certainly please the ear of Kurt Weill as it does your humble correspondent.
The tunes are carefully chosen, the player's superb, and that adds up to a recording that will please the ear of the jazz fan and the cognoscenti alike.
Bob James, piano/composer/arranger
February 7, 2012
"Dan is the man who can really drive things home as a jazz soloist." Bob James, Multi-Grammy winning keyboardist.
George W. Carroll, EJAZZNEWS REVIEWER
February 5, 2012
"Dan is simply one of the GREAT NEW OFFERINGS to the jazz world."
- George W. Carroll, EJAZZNEWS.com
Scott Yallow, reviewer, New Jazz Horizons Mag
February 5, 2012
The listening pleasure I continue to get from "Play Song" is paramount to the unforgettable experience of my becoming aware of music for the very first time!
Who would ever have imagined that sounds waves could make such an emotional impression on one. You have created a fantastically moving collection of moods and sounds.
Keep them coming Mr. Jacobs.
– Scott Yallo
Eddy Curtis, trumpet, MI
February 3, 2012
Great CD with masterful trumpet solos performed by internationally acclaimed trumpet recording artist, Dan Jacobs.
Scott O'Brian, SMOOTH JAZZ MAG CD REVIEW
February 2, 2012
'Play Song" is eloquent. Tasteful. Compelling!
Dan Jacobs’ trumpet and flugelhorn playing, as well as composition, makes PLAY SONG a phenomenally great jazz album. I absolutely love it, and know it’ll be one of my all-time favorites for years to come.
I’ve been a fan of Dan’s work for a while now, and to my ear, this could very well be his best work yet.
If you dig Miles, Mangione, Botti, Hubbard and players of this caliber, then you will dig Dan Jacobs Quartet’s “PLAY SONG”… masterful musicianship! It proves that great chops + great phrasing + heart = superb jazz!
– Scott O’Brian, smoothjazz.com
Downbeat Magazine Review
February 1, 2012
"Play Song" presents a well-experienced jazz group with great material. Leader Dan Jacobs is clearly a solid trumpeter who can bring home the goods with a great rhythm section.
Jazz Inside Magazine, NYC
January 29, 2012
"Jacobs' entrancing and gorgeous flugelhorn acumen with long, sustained passages that smolder with each passing chorus is the epitome of cool." - Eric Harabadian, JAZZ INSIDE MAGAZINE
Jazz Week Nationwide Charts
January 29, 2012
"PLAY SONG" HITS THE "TOP 30" ON NATIONWIDE JAZZ CHARTS!
Newly released jazz CD, "Play Song" by the Dan Jacobs Quartet soars into the 'Top 30' on JazzWeek Nationwide Charts.
Tomas R. Erdman, JAZZ REVIEW MAG
January 28, 2012
"His beautiful trumpet lines remind me of Chris Botti, except Jacobs' brings more extended improvisation with a much darker, smoother and more luxurious tone than a mink coat!" Thomas R. Erdman, JAZZREVIEW.com
George Fendel, reviewer, Oregon Jazz Society
January 16, 2012
Dan Jacobs is the purveyor of a warm, lyrical sound. Whether playing trumpet or flugelhorn, muted or not, he's in total control; he never goes for showy technique, preferring musicality.
In this game of reviewing of jazz records, one can often make some determinations before ever hearing the disc. One look at an artist's play list can speak volumes. In the case of Jacobs, every tune but one represents an undervalued work from such admired musicians as Bobby Shew, Wayne Shorter, Bill Mays, Harold Danko and Frank Strazzeri.
What does that tell us of Mr. Jacobs? Well, it says he's spent time listening to the work of others. And with the exception of "Speak Low," the one standard on the date, these are not tunes one hears everyday. But Jacobs has unearthed some gold and deserves kudos for it.
- George Fendel, reviewer, Jazz Society of Oregon
Metro Jazz Records, 2011, 67:17.
Greg Hopkins, trumpet/Professor, Boston, MA
January 16, 2012
"Your new CD is very good! Full-warm-and cool, with nice ideas, all at the same time. I heard Marvin Stamm on “Play Song” with the Bill Mays trio at a local club, nice, but I prefer your rendition.
- Greg Hopkins, Professor at Berkeley School of Music
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January 4, 2012
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Dr. James Sawyer, trumpet/educator, MI
January 3, 2012
Dan, your piano version of "Auld Lang Syne" is AWESOME. Happy New Year!!!
Stan Modesky, trumpet, Maryland
January 3, 2012
Your version of "Auld Lang Syne" is beautiful! It totally redefines the tune for me.
Jerry Cameron, bass, MI
December 24, 2011
Really enjoyed that version of "Favorite Things" -Loved your lines and the sound you got on the horn-JC
Amanda, flight attendant American Airlines, CA
December 23, 2011
Hi Dan, I don’t know if you remember me, I’m the flight attendant on your flight from Chicago to L.A. Your CD is beautiful, it’s so great because I can listen to it while I’m sitting in traffic going to L.A. It’s so soothing and beautiful and what a great player you are. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much, it was very thoughtful of you. Thank you again. - Amanda
Billy Brown, Professor, MS
December 23, 2011
Dan,
Congrats on the outstanding reviews and being included in the "Who's Who in Jazz Trumpeters book". You have been steadfast for a long time at the top of the skills in your genre'. Life is good when you are good at it...You are no stranger to being consistently appreciated, acknowledged and recognized for your excellence.
Be at peace...BFB
Jimmy, trumpet, NJ
December 23, 2011
"Play Song" is on the move up, and deservedly so! Dans' sound on both tpt..and flug. is truly something beautiful to hear, and his tasteful, lyrical playing on both Ballads and Swingers is well worth a listen.
There are lots of notes in chord changes ... but few people have the ability to play the pretty ones ... Dan Does!
Jenny Gummersal, fine artist, CO
December 16, 2011
BIG BIG COngratulations DAN!!! WE are happy for and proud of you on making the "Who's Who in Jazz Trumpet list!
Billy Warrner, trumpet, San Francisco
December 16, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS on being included in the "Who's Who of Jazz Trumpeters! I saw your name and bio included in the "Trumpeters Galore" book. You're starting to get the recognition I always knew you deserved!
Arzo Tureaud, trumpet, U.S. Army Band
December 16, 2011
Thanks you for all your help, you've been a great mentor for me.
Matt Taton
December 10, 2011
Dan, again thanks for working with my students on Monday. They had a lot of great things to say about you and learned a lot. Hopefully we can arrange a gig here in Mt. Pleasant with the band in the near future. Look forward to playing with you in Midland in the spring. Take care -- Matt
Joe Cataldo..trumpet , Flugel ,Composer
November 9, 2011
Hey Dan ..
Great stuff ..the CD sounds terrific ...it's my pleasure to put it on my show ..............
Jazz Jersey Style WWFM 89.1HD2
Best of luck
joe
http://joecataldo.com/
Larry Meregillano, trumpet, CA
September 19, 2011
Dan, Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying your new CD. Can I steal your licks? Thanks again! - Larry
Jerry Younce, guitar, MI
September 13, 2011
Hey Dan,
I’ve just had the delight of engaging myself with your newest music release “Play Song”, this is very moving music! I was knocked out by your trumpet work on these cuts! Your sound is wonderfully patient, warm and soulful, melodically rich, I loved every bit of it! Beautiful tunes, beautiful playing, a nice recording, this is truly a great compilation! Thank you for your music, I have an immense appreciation of your trumpet voice and for your musical work within!
Jerry
www.reverbnation.com/younceguitarduo
Brad Goode, trumpet, Denver, CO
August 7, 2011
"Hi Dan, I listened through your CD today. It's a great album, and you sound terrific! Congratulations on the release. Also, the production is really top-notch; good mix and nice recorded sound on your horns." - Brad Goode
Carlos Melendez, guitar, MI
August 5, 2011
Dan, Your new quartet CD, "PLAY SONG" sounds wonderful. Beautiful playing, beautiful music. - Carlos
Phil Morrison, bass/composer, GA
July 11, 2011
Hey Dan....
I love your CD! Your playing is outstanding and I dig your rhythmn section. I think my favorite track is Tidal Breeze (#5). The feel you get on Alondra is also outstanding (I also dig Cloudcroft...which is the name of the street where my daughter lives in Malibu!
In fact a couple of the tunes including Cloudcroft remind me of an original
that I'm going to lay on you if you don't mind:-). It's called Mystique and I can hear your group nailing it (but don't feel obliged). Thanks again and please send me your Michigan address so I can reciprocate with one of my CDs. Do you have either my Philanthropy or Hollow Reed CD?
See ya! phil
http://philtrio.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/worldunityjazzensemble
Striving to be of Service to Humanity
by Promoting International Harmony through Music
JoAnn Baker, MI
July 11, 2011
Just wanted you to know I got Dan's CD "Play Song" in the mail today and it's absolutely wonderful.
My husband played the trombone for many years...not professionally but "funly" so I've always been partial to the brass!!!!! Congratulations to Dan and to you for the fabulous photos. --- JoAnn Baker, MI
Geoff Winsted, trumpet, Palm Desert, CA
July 11, 2011
Geoff Winstead, trumpet, Palm Desert, CA"PLAY SONG" the new CD by Dan Jacobs
I Just finished my first listen-through. This is an outstanding album!
Dan's interpretations on Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil" and "One by One" are brilliant, as are the rest of the cuts. The seemingly effortless phrasing, consistently open and relaxed tone in all ranges - a tone that is masterfully shaped to match the mood, and the constant wealth of ideas makes this a goldmine to emulate for any jazz player.
I feel privileged to have had even a tiny input on this project from Dan sending me some raw cuts for evaluation.
Dan Jacobs Quartet - "Play Song." Brilliant! Just like Dan.
Geoff Winstead
Ray Thomen, trumpet, Lake Forest, CA
July 11, 2011
“PLAY SONG” is a new CD by Dan Jacobs, leader and trumpet/flugelhorn player.
I have known Dan Jacobs over 20 years, played in lots of bands together and consider
him a terrific musician and a very good personal friend.
“Play Song” is Dan’s third CD. I can pick Dan out of a crowd of excellent trumpet
players because he has his own style of playing and his own unique sound. But I was “blown away” when I played this newest CD.
My first reaction after a few songs was, “Gee, that’s not Dan”, then quickly, “Well, I
guess it is!” as I recognized some of his playing trademarks.
Sure enough, It was Dan, “Just playing better than I’ve ever heard him play, and,
sounding better than I’ve ever heard him sound”. I even called him on the spot, leaving
a voice mail that said how much I loved his CD and accusing him of ‘stealing one of my
‘good horns’ - because his horns never sounded this good.
I played the CD several times and agree with Tony Guerrero (also a long time friend of
Dan’s who wrote the liner notes) that this is a beautiful album. The song selections and
arrangements cover a broad spectrum of moods, sounds and colors. The mix of tunes is
perfect for Dan’s talents and certainly seem that they inspire his creative musical skills as
opposed to just playing an “edgy hard-bop” Jazz standard that Dan can play perfectly
even when he’s asleep.
Dan is a “Mood Maker” and it shows in selections like Bobby Shew’s Cloudcroft (you can almost “see the seasons” of New Mexico), pianist Bill Mays, “Play Song” and “No Hurry” (they both “float” so wonderfully), Harold Danko’s terrific “Tidal Breeze”, and finally Jacob’s own “Alondra.”
He loves playing music and is at home when surrounded by good musicians. His quartet is top quality and I am sure that they were all responsible for the high level of performance. Gerard Hagen, piano; Ernie Nunez, bass; Peter Pfiefer drums; and Robert Mulligan, percussion; rank with the best in their field.
Listen closely as Dan “weaves” his magic around each of the songs. He is technically capable of weaving his “web” around the fiber of a tune and creating an entirely new, better piece of music. I believe this to be the major reason this CD is so wonderful.
It is beautiful!
Ray Thomen
July 10, 2011
Lake Forest, CA.
Matt Taton
June 26, 2011
Hey Dan, great gig with you last night with John Pizzarelli. It was a blast playing next to you all night. You are a true pro!
Listened to "play song" this morning. Great CD man! I love the track layout - great flow to the CD. I love your lyricism and every solo has a point and tells a story. No wasted notes! You use the upper reg at the perfect time to create interest in your solos.
Great job!
--Matt
Paul Lesinski, Grand Rapids, MI, piano
June 8, 2011
Great gig tonight at the What Not Inn with Dan Jacobs, his brother Rod on drums, and Rob Hartman on bass. I always love playing with Dan. Plenty of freedom and spontaneity. With his chromaticism and lyricism, you never know what might happen!
Nancy Reichard Watt
March 29, 2011
Hi Dan,
We both graduated from TCHS and we both went to NMC so --- yes, I remember you!! What an auspicious career you've had. I'm happy to know about you and your music.
Adam Macblane, trumpet, pmauriatmusic.com
February 16, 2011
Adam_Macblane wrote:
Hey Dan,
Dan, It was great to meet you at this year’s NAMM show in Anaheim. You sounded fantastic on the horns, and I appreciate you taking the time with them. What kind of projects are you currently involved in?
Best,
Adam Macblane
pmauriatmusic.com
Marc J. Koblick, M.D., trumpet, FL
January 20, 2011
Dan,
My name is Marc Koblick and I’m a 54 yo amateur trumpet player since I was 8 years old. I recently purchased your tune, "Blue After Hours" online, then purchased the entire album. I REALLY enjoyed your arrangement and solos on Quiet Nights, Quiet Stars (Corcavado). I’ve been listening to it 24/7. I want to play that arrangement in the combo I play in. As I do not improvise too well, I am emailing to ask if I could purchase the trumpet music which contains your solos. (I know the head.) The solos are great and I could never improvise anything like you played. I have the Transcriber software program and could do it myself, but it would take me several days to do it. I just don’t have the time.
If this isn’t possible, I understand and will try to do it myself.
Sincerely,
Marc J. Koblick, M.D.
Cary Kilner, ph.d. candidate/pianist, NH
January 18, 2011
Of all the jazz musicians I have worked with, Dan Jacobs has carried the rigorous classical music ethic to both practice, rehearsal, and performance situations.
I used to drive him crazy back in the late '60's because when we rehearsed I used to want to stop and move on when we had achieved 90% perfection, and he would want to work to 99%. He also paid great attention to attack and dynamics in ensemble work.
Cary
David Lyle Strong
December 22, 2010
Dan, I would like to thank you for sharing some of your great music for me to hear. I have a request for your friendship on facebook. I play the horn too and I love your work. If you can do so, I would like you to hear some of my songs which I post for friends as videos on facebook. Thanks again, Dave Strong, Clio Michigan.
Yuval Oren, trumpet, Bay Area, CA
December 12, 2010
I am listening to the music on your web site. Fantastic stuff! If you find yourself in the bay area again and need an extra trumpeter, please let me know. I'm a good reader and would be honored to play with you.
Cheers,
Yuval
Donna Nickelson
November 10, 2010
Dan, received you CD, "Blue After Hours" today, thank you so much! Loving it! It's almost 5;00 here, fixing ribeyes for dinner while listening to it. It's great thanks again!
Claudio Castellano - Italy
November 9, 2010
Dan Jacobs is a great trumpet artist that have arranged many pieces of high musical thickness. Blue After Hours is an elegant album, very wonderful,not to be lost and preserved only for the keens of jazz big music.compliments!! - c.castellano-italy
Janice Palmer
November 8, 2010
Hi Dan,
I want to thank you so very much for all your help. I just finished ordering the book online. I am just amazed that you would take the time and effort PERSONALLY to look into this for me.
I had an exceptionally talented piano student several years ago who played your composition, "AFFAIR OF THE HEART," so beautifully, and I've always loved the song since then. However, I neglected to buy myself a copy at that time and have always regretted it. Now I look forward to the book's arrival.
Thank you for creating such beautiful music that inspires and touches my soul.
Thanks so much,
Janice
Jean, OKC
November 7, 2010
I just sent this post to a bunch of my friends as I agree with most of what you’re saying here and the way you’ve presented it is awesome.
Janice Palmer
November 7, 2010
I hope I have the right Dan Jacobs. I'm trying to locate a piano book I saw several years ago. It contains "Affair of the Heart" in piano solo. I tried my music company, Chesbro Music Company, but they couldn't locate it. I had a piano student many years ago who played this from the book. I really need to get the book for one of my piano students. She wants to play that piece for Festival, and the judges need to have a copy. Thanks so much.
Matt, student, New Mexico
August 23, 2010
This is probably the most amazing website. The amount of info in here is amazing, you should put together a book. Matt
Doug, musician, NYC
August 23, 2010
I truly loved this brilliant article. Please continue this awesome work. Regards, Doug
Henry Feemer, trumpet/piano, Florida
July 30, 2010
I find myself coming to your website more and more often to the point where my visits are almost daily now! Love your music and photos.
Gary Stutzman, Director Northwest Academy, MI
July 14, 2010
Hey Dan, I continue to be inmpressed with your wisdom and insight.
Sam Jones, NYC
July 4, 2010
HEY nice site very informative with lots of depth. Love the articles.
Danny McNeal, trumpet, CA
June 22, 2010
Great thoughts, Dan. Your article gave me some things to ponder.
Michael Huddlestun, Account Exec at ABC, MI
June 21, 2010
What a great way to begin the new week! My philosphy has always been that if you get Monday off to a great start the remainder of the week will be great as well. It's already a great Monday! Great writing and thanks for sharing, Dan.
Bobby Medina, trumpet, WA
June 21, 2010
Great piece Dan! You're a fine writer and made my day. Keep it up. Hope we cross paths again sometime. - Bobby
Paul Lesinski, piano, MI
June 14, 2010
It was really inspiring playing with you at the What Not Inn. Can't wait to do it again! - Paul
Eddy Curtis, flugelhorn, MI
June 13, 2010
It was great to come out and see you again... It never ceases to amaze me how great you sound!
Paul, Tom, and Mike also make it very effortless and a lot of fun to perform. Thanks for your continuing friendship and a terrific evening of inspiring music! - Eddy
Scott Sutton, fine artist, TX
June 4, 2010
Cool, I checked out your web sight and I think it is very impressive. Let's stay in touch and say hi to your wife.
Scott
Fred Fairchild, NV
June 4, 2010
The sane day (yesterday) I e-mailed you - I got home from work, and there it was. And of course listened to it right away. You are really good!!
I played 2nd trumpet in high school, and needless to say there is a bit of difference in the quality. :-)
Fred
Ella ROSS
June 2, 2010
Really nice article as for me. It'd be just great to read something more about that matter. Thank you for sharing this material.
Dean Ritola, Alabama
May 26, 2010
Dan, I received the CD today, in the mail. Thanks! I've already listened to it. One word describes it all, and that is: "Smooth"
I really did enjoy it Dan. Nice music!
John Gilbert, writer, CA
May 23, 2010
If I could play a trumpet like you I'd give up the writing game. Itis a tough instrument to master and you have...jg
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Bob Doherty
May 19, 2010
I'm listening to "Summertime" from your CD, "Jazz Standard Time" on your website. Really nice sound. So fat and fully yet you seem to get a nice bright clear upper register too. Really nice. What mouthpiece and horn do you play?
Oh, a website question. Who is the woman on the first page and the woman in the bikini? It just caught my attention as there was no explanation of who they are.
Thanks,
Bob Doherty
J., writer, L.A.
May 18, 2010
Your reccording of "Like Someone In Love" is the best tone I've ever
heard recorded...It really is stellar.
The accuracy is ridiculous...Just valves, breath, embaucher and your ear...You nailed that whole take...It's sick...That song outshines the rest...It's impeccable.
After listening to a cut by Enrico RavaI I put on your cut of "Like Someone In Love" and I breathed a deep sigh and said to myself, "ahh...now there we go..."
Keep it up. J
Bryce Cobb, Attorney, MI
May 12, 2010
Dan We got *the BLUE AFTER HOURS and JAZZ STANDARD TIME. Played them this morning. They are perfect in two ways, the music and the CDs which , in my view, rank with the best in the science of recording . We have an audio system (It contains Carver equipment with a vacuum tube) that will punish a CD if it is not perfect. These will be my test recordings for all my audio tryouts. Monny sends her thanks to you for great music. We have been dancing to this stuff for 65 years and this keeps us dancing. The best to you. BRYCE
Mark Soden
May 11, 2010
Wow, that was some truly great trumpet playing with the OCC band last night! Your playing was an inspiration! Thanks for the music!
Arturo Sandoval, trumpet, Los Angeles
May 7, 2010
Thank you very much for your kind words,I appreciate it very much. About the lesson,of course,any time.
all the best
stay in touch
God bless
my email is:arttrumpet@gmail.com
Richard Lopez, trombone/alto flute, WA
April 30, 2010
Dan, YOU are an inspiration to me. Thank you so much!
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