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Dann Zinn

As a world-class saxophonist/flutist, Dann Zinn is renowned for being a passionate soloist and composer/arranger. Hailed over the years as “inventive,” “distinctive,” and for “creating a stunning and emotional listening experience,” Dann has developed a unique style distinguishing him as a one of a kind artist with a tone unlike any other horn player on the jazz scene today.

Zinn’s resume includes working with Allison Miller, Derrick Hodge, Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Henderson, Taylor Eigsti, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jeff Tain Watts, Freddie Hubbard, Chuck Findley, Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, Barry Finnerty, Frank Martin, among many others. In addition to his five CDs, Ten Songs, Wish, Grace’s Song, Shangri La, and the newest, Day Of Reckoning, his impressive discography includes over 100 appearances as a featured soloist and sideman on albums with prominent musicians. Dann’s performances have spanned international stages including being featured at the San Francisco Jazz Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the world famous Yoshi’s, where he has played to sold-out crowds. He has garnered critical acclaim from prestigious publications such as DownBeat Magazine, Jazz Times, Jazziz, and local media such as the Oakland Magazine. Dann’s other performance history includes television, radio, and multi media videos, and even children’s specials.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Sarmiento, Despommier, Shovaly & More

Read "New Releases From Sarmiento, Despommier, Shovaly & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


New and more recognisable faces from the jazz world combine to create a varied playlist of recent and forthcoming releases. The variety of material on offer demonstrates the wealth of excellent music out there. Established musicians explore new avenues and newcomers honour the Jazz tradition.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Lucia Sarmiento “Dreamland" from Escape (Self ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Harry Drabkin, Jacob Wutzke, Jackson Potter, Liz Cole and more

Read "Harry Drabkin, Jacob Wutzke, Jackson Potter, Liz Cole and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Harry Drabkin, Jacob Wutzke, Jackson Potter, Liz Cole, Joe Syrian, Renee Rosnes, Benjie Porecki, Allegra Levy, Scott Hamilton, Peter Erskine, Carl Allen, Steve Johns, David Caffey, Claire Martin, Jenny Hill, Theoretical Planets, Rick Roe, Judy Wexler, Eugenie Jones, Dave Stryker, MTB, Dan Moretti and more. Playlist Harry Drabkin ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jacob Wutzke, Eugenie Jones, Dennis Mitcheltree and Dann Zinn

Read "Jacob Wutzke, Eugenie Jones, Dennis Mitcheltree and Dann Zinn" reviewed by Joe Dimino


Welcome to the 891st episode of Neon Jazz, where we kick things off with the seasoned brilliance of Dann Zinn, joined by an incredible lineup including Rachel Z and Jeff Denson, showcasing tracks from his 2024 release, Two Roads. From there, we honor the late, great David Lynch--an artistic visionary we lost at the dawn of ...

Album

Two Roads

Label: Ridgeway Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Yarak; The Sound of Ice Melting; Pros and Cons; Two Roads; A Revolution of One; Streams of Dreams; East Bay Punk; Prayer Again.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Drummer Steve Haas, Andy Timmons and Frank Gambale, Nir Felder, Dann Zinn and Antoine Fafard

Read "Drummer Steve Haas, Andy Timmons and Frank Gambale, Nir Felder, Dann Zinn and Antoine Fafard" reviewed by Len Davis


New music from drummer Steve Haas featuring Andy Timmons and Frank Gambale, pianist Antonio Farao, Danish guitarist Niclas Knudsen, Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and guitarist Mark Lettieri. Chilean drummer Cristian Tamblay, Spanish band Aurora Clara, Guitarist Nir Felder, saxophonist Dann Zinn and Canadian bassist Antoine Fafard with drummer Gavin Harrison. Playlist The Haas Company ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dann Zinn, Igor Wilcox, Katsushika trio and John Beasley

Read "Dann Zinn, Igor Wilcox, Katsushika trio and John Beasley" reviewed by Len Davis


Saxophonist Dann Zinn, French Drummer Stephan Belmondo, Igor Willcox Quartet, Ohio guitarist Connor Robert McMonagle, Japanese band Katsushika Trio, and Mexican guitarist Marco Ferrigno. John Beasley, Tigran Hamasyan, Polish Guitarist Rafal Sarnecki, pianist Randy Hoexter, bassist Christian Fabian and Richard D Ruttenberg.Playlist Dann Zinn “East Bay Punk" from Two Roads (Ridgeway) 00:00 Stephan Belmondo ...

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Article: Album Review

Dann Zinn: Two Roads

Read "Two Roads" reviewed by Chris May


Bliss. Here is a tenor saxophonist to file next to the great New York-based Israeli tenor saxophonist Oded Tzur. The two players are far from interchangeable: each has their distinct sound and each has their distinct style. But both bring intimacy and solace to the soul, and both beam out a vibe of positivity. Tzur and ...

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News: Recording

Acclaimed Bay Area Saxophonist Dann Zinn Marks A Bold New Creative Direction With 'Two Roads,' To Be Released October 4 On Ridgeway Records

Acclaimed Bay Area Saxophonist Dann Zinn Marks A Bold New Creative Direction With 'Two Roads,' To Be Released October 4 On Ridgeway Records

Tenor saxophonist Dann Zinn named Two Roads—his sixth album, set for an October 4 release on Ridgeway Records—for the words of poet Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken.” Like the poem’s narrator, Zinn stares down a fork in the road, faced with a choice that will make all the difference. Backing him on this expedition through ...

Album

Seven Shades of Violet

Label: Ridgeway Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Prologue; Seven Shades of Violet; Proxima Centauri; Clockwork (Un carillon à musique dans la fumée poétique); Interlude; Prince of Darkness; Edulretni; Everything Is Embarrassing (feat. Dann Zinn); Gernika (Bask Balms) (feat. Silvestre Martinez); Fantaisie 73 (feat. Friction Quartet); Epilogue.


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