Dan Weinstein (born in Los Angeles, United States)[1] is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger in the southern California music scene. Weinstein has recorded in multiple genres during the past five decades[2] but primarily known for live jazz performances. Although he is mainly known for his work on trombone[3] and violin, Weinstein also performs on trumpet, viola and tuba.[2] His most widely known credits come from his live work with the Jacksons (1976–77) and Ray Charles' Big Band (1984).[2][4] Weinstein has toured with Larry Harlow, Mandrill, Bobby Caldwell, the Lucky Stars, and Janet Klein, among others.[citation needed] He also performs with his salsa and Latin jazz band, Viva.[2]
Outside of live jazz, much of Weinstein's other credited works are related to film and television.[2] His movie soundtrack credits include The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Whole Nine Yards, Drumline, Horton Hears a Who, Robots and Hancock.[4] Weinstein's television credits include Hart to Hart, Third Rock From the Sun, The Jamie Foxx Show and Self Made.[citation needed]
Weinstein is musical arranger and performer[2] in various bands and ensembles, including Suzy Williams and Her Solid Senders. He co-composed, arranged and orchestrated two major works for the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra.[1] Weinstein has also written journalistic pieces about music in periodicals and liner notes.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ a b "Pierce Street Jazz showcases violinist Weinstein - La Sierra News". La Sierra University. 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ a b c d e f "Dan Weinstein Bio". February 15, 2005. Archived from the original on February 15, 2005. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ ITA Journal. ITA. 2003.
- ^ a b Lana (2021-09-19). "Dan Weinstein – Santa Monica Music Center". Retrieved 2023-03-03.
External links edit
- "Biography of Dan Weinstein". www.janetklein.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023.