Dan Neville Nonet – Jazz
Dan Neville Nonet presents contemporary jazz influenced by Afro-Colombian rhythms, featuring original compositions inspired by Neville’s time in Cali and his collaboration with vocalist Xiomara Torres.
7:00 pm to 8 pm (First Set)
Admission: $20: Cover at Mezzanine
Featuring:
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Dan Neville / Marimba, Compositions
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Alex Norris / Trumpet & Flugelhorn
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Geoff Burke / Alto Saxophone & Clarinet\
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Justin Flynn / Tenor Saxophone & Flute
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Carl Maraghi / Baritone Saxophone & Bass Clarinet
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Alex Pastrana / Piano
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Trifon Dimitrov / Bass
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Ari Hoenig / Drumset
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Armando Quiñones / Percussion
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Xiomara Torres / Percussion & Vocals
About Dan Neville Nonet:
Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Dan Neville Nonet, as they are preparing for a recording session this fall thanks to the generous support of Chamber Music of America and the Doris Duke Foundation.
This special evening highlights the intersection of Dan Neville’s jazz background and his deep connection to the folkloric music of Colombia’s Pacific Coast. The performance draws from his years of travel, study, and collaboration in Colombia — including time with the late maestro Diego Obregón — and his continued work as a composer in New York City.
Over the past four years, Dan’s voice has evolved through a blend of jazz harmony, Afro-Colombian rhythm, and the spirit of the American Songbook, filtered through his California roots. The result is a bold set of original compositions and rich arrangements shaped by lived experience across cultures.
A key part of this journey is Dan’s collaboration with Colombian vocalist Xiomara Torres, whose voice and deep ties to Pacific Coast tradition bring this music to life with authenticity and soul.
You will hear airs like currulao, aguabajo, juga, and abozao, paired with intricate horn arrangements and interpreted by some of New York’s finest jazz musicians.
This project reflects the multicultural energy of New York—where folklore, improvisation, and innovation coexist—and presents Afro-Colombian music in a new, elevated form shaped by Dan’s singular vision.
About Dan Neville:
Dan Neville is an award-winning vibraphonist, composer, and arranger based in NYC and a 2025 recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship for Music Composition.
Winner of the 2025 Springfest Vibraphone Competition, Dan has performed in Europe, South America, and across the U.S., including the SFJAZZ Center and NBC’s Today Show.
Originally from Sonoma, California, he began on guitar, later embracing the vibraphone. In San Francisco, he collaborated with figures like John Santos and Anthony Blea, while studying Afro-Cuban music and composition.
He earned his B.A. in Jazz Studies at California Jazz Conservatory, touring Europe with the school’s top ensemble. His debut album Tenerife (2017) featured top Bay Area musicians and was celebrated for its refined Afro-Latin jazz.
In 2020, Dan spent a year in Cali, Colombia, studying with Diego Obregón and recording with musicians from the Pacific Coast. His time there led to performances at Utopía and Tamborimba festivals, and his feature in the documentary Viaje de La Marimba.
Since relocating to NYC in 2021, Dan has studied at William Paterson University, collaborated with artists like Randy Brecker, and performed regularly at Terraza 7.
He produced and arranged La Voz del Mar (2022) by Xiomara Torres, which reached #1 on RMR’s Latin Jazz chart and was praised by DownBeat. Dan is currently signed to Patois Records with Latin jazz legend Wayne Wallace.