Daniel Rosenthal

Daniel Rosenthal is a Boston-based trumpeter/composer, and is a faculty member at Berklee College of Music, in the Ear Training department. He co-leads the group, The Rosenthals, with his father, Grammy-nominated bluegrass singer and string-player, Phil Rosenthal. He leads his own quintet (the Daniel Rosenthal Quintet), which features Charlie Kohlhase and Rick Stone on saxophones, Jef Charland on bass, and Luther Gray on drums. He also co-leads the newly formed Rosenthal/Hofbauer Quartet which features Eric Hofbauer on guitar, Aaron Darrell on bass and Austin McMahon on drums. He is also a co-leader of The Sommers Rosenthal Family Band, with his sister, Naomi Sommers, and father, Phil Rosenthal.

Dan is also a very in-demand sideman, performing in many well regarded jazz groups in Boston and beyond. He has been a member of the Grammy nominated jazz/latin/Ethiopian ensemble, The Either/Orchestra, since 2006. With the E/O, Dan has performed at stages throughout North America, Europe and Africa. He is also a member of the critically esteemed saxophonist, Charlie Kohlhase's, Explorers Club. He is a member of the Jazz Composers Collective, co-led by Allan Chase and Bruno Raberg. Dan is also a member of the Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra, the Allan Chase Septet, the Bathysphere Big Band (co-led by Pandelis Karayorgis and Jorrit Dijkstra), the Brian Friedland Sextet, and performs weddings frequently throughout the summer with the band, The Sultans.

Rosenthal released his debut cd as a leader, Lines, in 2011 to much critical success. He produced and co-led the debut recording by The Rosenthals, Fly Away, which was released in June of 2013, on the American Melody label. He produced and co-led the new release, “Down the Road,' by the Sommers Rosenthal Family Band, released in September of 2016. Daniel has also appeared on albums by The Either/Orchestra, Mulatu Atstatke, Anthony Braxton, Naomi Sommers, Phil Rosenthal, the David Wax Museum, Bathysphere Big Band (featuring Tony Malaby), Colin Stack, and Paolo Latanzi. New albums to be released in 2017 include Daniel's second jazz record as a leader, plus a new album by The Either/Orchestra, the debut recording by the Jazz Composers Collective, an album by the Ayn Inserto big band, and an instrumental album by Phil Rosenthal.

Daniel grew up in Guilford, CT and went on to study music at the New England Conservatory, earning his B.A. and M.M. in performance. At NEC, Daniel studied improvisation and composition with Steve Lacy, Bob Brookmeyer, John McNeil, and Jerry Bergonzi. He studied classical trumpet for four years with long-time Boston Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter, Charles Schlueter. Daniel has also studied trumpet technique with Laurie Frink and Steve Emory. Aside from music, Daniel received his certification to teach the Alexander Technique from the Alexander Technique Training Center in Newton, MA, under the direction of Ruth Kilroy. (If you're not familiar with the Alexander Technique, check it out. It is very helpful for performers!)

In addition to performing, Daniel teaches ear training at Berklee College of Music. He also teaches trumpet and improvisation at Milton High School and privately in Newton, Brookline and Roslindale. He teaches Alexander Technique at Lexington Community Education and in his own private studio. He has taught workshops at Denver University and Amherst College.

Recent venues where Daniel has performed include: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Chicago Jazz Festival, National Theater (Addis Ababa), City Theater (Addis Ababa), Alliance Francaise (Dire Diwa), Teatro Manzoni (Milan), Moers Jazz Festival (Germany), The Barbican (UK), Glastonbury Festival (UK), Music Meeting (Holland), What is Classical Festival (Toronto), Festival of World Cultures (Ireland), Helsinki Festival, Jazz and Ribs Festival (Columbus), Iridium,Smalls, Regattabar, Historic Sweets Ballroom (Oakland), Ryles, Soder Theater (Stockholm), Beantown Jazz Festival, Sanders Theater, Jordan Hall, Institute of Contemporary Art (Bosotn), Litchfield Jazz Festival, and Denver University.

Daniel has performed with Eithiopian music legends, Mulatu Atstatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Getachew Mekurya, and Alemayehu Eshete. He has also shared the stage with such jazz icons as Steve Lacy, Anthony Braxton, Joe Morris, Allan Chase, Bob Brookmeyer, Medeski Martin and Wood, George Garzone, Ben Monder, Miguel Zenon, Josh Roseman, Curtis Hasselbring, Matt Wilson, John Carlson, Tony Malaby, Charlie Kohlhase, Yoron Israel, Jason Palmer, Pandelis Karayorgis, Ted Poor, Nate McBride, Mike Rivard, Noah Preminger, Godwin Louis, Taylor Ho Bynum, Bob Moses and many others. Show less

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Live At The BPC by Jerome Wilson
Music in the Room by Glenn Astarita
Lines by Greg Simmons

April 26, 2013

Jazz And Bluegrass: The Rosenthals, Father-son Duo, To Release Cd...

August 01, 2011

Boston-Based Trumpeter/Composer Daniel Rosenthal Debuts with "Lines,"...

press quotes about Fly Away (released June 4, 2013 on American Melody):

“Even the original pieces on the disc resonate with a genuine vintage sounding authenticity, almost as if they were written decades ago. They're the real deal, not faux, retro schlock. With their unique vibrancy and freshness, they don't sound old- timey, but just plain timeless. “Fly Away” soars on the wings of Daniel's lyrical, elegantly chosen brass lines, and Phil's finger-picking skills and wonderfully weathered, unpretentiously expressive baritone, evocative of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.” Owen McNally, Hartford Courant

“At once beautifully strange and deeply traditional..

press quotes about Fly Away (released June 4, 2013 on American Melody):

“At once beautifully strange and deeply traditional... deeply steeped in the vernacular while spreading stylistically in all directions. Fly Away is one of those infrequent recordings that begs a reconsideration of what we label as musical styles.” -C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

“Trumpet playing composer Daniel Rosenthal was born to play music.” -CriticalJazz.com

“Fly Away may end up being filed under folk, but that's too simplistic a resting place for this one; The Rosenthals don't really set up camp in one single place, and that's part of what makes this one so appealing.” Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz

“The sound is a delightful organic brew wafting out from the hippest back porch around. A shining example of the kind of amalgam music that has Jethro Burns smiling down on it, this is the kind of set you want in your collection for those times you want to listen to music that sounds like an old friend. Well done.” Midwest Record

press quotes about Lines (released Sept 13, 2011 on American Melody):

“Daniel Rosenthal's album is marked by adventurous writing - and beautiful playing... Rosenthal's lines are so interesting that he gets you to focus more on what he's playing than on how (is he more like Chet Baker here? Don Cherry there?), until he releases a pearl-like string of notes, his rhythmic articulation a lesson in swing all by itself... the relaxed interplay between Rosenthal and Stone moves from solos to two-line counterpoint to unison themes, all with understated ease. The two here seem like halves of the same heart — creating lines that dart and pause, extended clusters of fast notes, long-toned arcs.” -Jon Garelick, Boston Phoenix

“Daniel Rosenthal's Lines is not a typical debut by a trumpeter in his 20s. For one thing, there’s little emphasis on speed for speed’s sake; chops generally play a subordi-nate role to the compositions. The album’s title comes from the horizontal nature of his tunes: He writes strong melodic lines, even if they come with odd meters, odd intervals and odd numbers of bars... the trumpeter’s tone retains a folkloric feel that echoes his upbringing. With his patient, rounded phrasing, Daniel is part of a generation of players following the trail blazed by producer Manfred Eicher, whose ECM Records has proven that jazz can be equally powerful with the open, organic sounds of a pastoral setting -Geoffrey Himes, Downbeat Magazine

“Rosenthal has a strong vision for his music, and his band supports that vision with deep symbiosis. The compositions are excellent, the band is stress-free, and the recording gives a genuine glimpse of the musical event. Lines is an excellent debut for a young trumpeter with a bright future.” -Greg Simmons, All About Jazz

“Featuring 10 Rosenthal originals plus two Monk tunes, the new CD is graced with a fluent conversational tone. It crackles with fresh ideas sparked by contrapuntal conversations between Rosenthal and alto saxophonist Rick Stone. Rosenthal's improvised lines, which resonate with a gorgeous classical tone, stream along with a natural flow, showing a knack for the lyrical while taking surprising, fresh melodic twists and bends.” -Owen McNally, Hartford Courant

“Out of Boston's innovative Either/Orchestra comes trumpeter and composer Daniel Rosenthal. His debut record, Lines, is a sturdy introduction to his talents and musical vision... Rosenthal's group tackles his compositions with creativity and a nose for sheer invention... a record about clouding distinctions and walking across genre boundaries. Rosenthal’s quartet handles the task subtly and with flavour.” -Jordan Richardson, Canadian Audiophile

“Dusting off a couple of Monk tracks to keep in the spirit of things, Rosenthal acquits himself with high marks for a solo debut. A solid, left leaning winner throughout.” -Chris Spector, Midwest Record

“Daniel Rosenthal's Lines is a rewarding 60 minutes and reminds me why my standard disclaimer when dealing with jazz is so silly.” -Josh Hathaway, Blinded by Sound

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Primary Instrument

Trumpet

Location

Boston

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

I currently teach trumpet at Lexington High School, Milton High School, and privately in Newton, Brookline and Boston. Please inquire for rates and availability.