Jazz Articles about Dan Loomis

Dan Loomis: On The Wee Trio and "Live At The Bistro"

by Fiona Ord-Shrimpton
January 23, 2014

The Wee Trio, comprising Dan Loomis: bass; James Westfall: vibraphone; Jared Schonig: drums, are a band to keep looking out for. Having released four impressive albums already, including the recent, Live at the Bistro, their star continues to burn slowly--as all true stars are bound. The Wee Trio is a component of a new musical breed of elegant fearlessness that can play anything and make it sound right. In winter Skype interviews are just the best, you can ...

Dan Loomis Quartet: I Love Paris

by J Hunter
June 30, 2007

It's the quiet ones you have to watch for. Not the furtive loner, living behind drawn shades at the end of your cul-de-sac; but the music that crawls into your ear on little cat feet and whispers, “This is not what you're used to. This... is something else. I Love Paris sends that message loud and clear, using the Cole Porter standard as a bridge to a perspective that is as beautiful as it is harsh.

Saxophonists Brian ...