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Daniel Bennett is the Director of Jazz Studies at the School of Music of Cairn University, where he has been teaching since 2021. He is a renowned saxophonist and woodwind performer based in New York City, known for his hybrid musical compositions blending jazz, folk, and minimalism. His work has been spotlighted by NPR, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times.
Education
- MMus in Saxophone Performance, New England Conservatory of Music
- BS in Music Education, Roberts Wesleyan University
Research & Performance Interests
Daniel Bennett specializes in jazz composition, woodwind performance, and theater music. He actively tours as a woodwind clinician and is an endorsing artist for Morgan Mouthpieces. His genre-bending style has captivated global audiences and earned recognition in major publications like Timeout New York and NPR.
Scientific Awards & Recognition
- Best New Jazz - Hot House Magazine
- Featured in UK Jazz Journal as 'an outspoken voice of hope' during the pandemic
Teaching & Campus Involvement
Daniel teaches courses such as Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Theory, and History of Popular Music at Cairn University. He is also a touring woodwind clinician and associate director of the New York Jazz Academy in Times Square. His contributions extend to orchestrating music for theater productions like Whitman at the Whitney at the Whitney Museum.
Performance Highlights
Daniel Bennett Group performs at iconic venues including the Blue Note (NYC), Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (London), and Herb Alpert’s Vibrato (LA). He has played woodwinds in Blank! The Musical and performed with the Portland Symphony and New Hampshire Festival Orchestra. He recently guest-soloed with the Roberts Wesleyan University Orchestra in John Williams' 'Escapades.'
