Daniel Bennett Group - www.danielbennettgroup.com

Daniel Bennett: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Koko Bermejo: Drums, Keyboard

Kevin Hailey: Electric Bass 

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Boston Globe described Bennett's music as, "a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism." The music shifts rapidly from progressive Jazz fusion to American folk music. Daniel Bennett plays saxophone, flute and clarinet throughout each performance. The bandleader is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo, performing on drums and keyboard simultaneously. The trio is rounded out by acclaimed electric bassist Kevin Hailey. The UK Jazz Journal called Daniel Bennett "an outspoken voice of hope" in the global jazz community. The Daniel Bennett Group has been featured in Timeout New York, Baltimore Sun, Fox Carolina, NPR and the Boston Globe. Daniel Bennett Group was recently voted 'Best New Jazz' in Hot House Magazine. Bennett is a touring clinician and associate director of the New York Jazz Academy. Daniel Bennett recently played woodwinds in 'Blank! The Musical,' the first fully improvised musical to launch on a national stage. The New York Times called the show, "Witty, Likable and Ludicrous!" Daniel Bennett's genre-bending sound has captivated audiences throughout the world.