Dan Wilson: “Balancing Act,” Live at BLU Jazz+ Album Recording Join us as part of the live audience experience as national touring artist & master jazz guitarist, Akron's own - Dan Wilson, records his next album, "Balancing Act," LIVE at BLU with an all-star band! Featuring Sullivan Fortner, Ivan Taylor, Xavier Breaker, Sam Blakeslee.

It’s been five years since Dan Wilson released his debut album, To Whom It May Concern.
 
On June 23, 2017, he will record his second album, “Balancing Act,” Live at BLU Jazz+! Dan will share the stage with some of the most talented, world-class musicians on the scene including Sullivan Fortner on piano, Ivan Taylor on bass, Xavier Breaker on drums, and Akron’s own, Sam Blakeslee on trombone.
 

 
Get your tickets early for this major event and come be part of the live audience experience for the upcoming album, “Balancing Act,” Live at BLU Jazz+, Dan’s favorite jazz club in his beloved hometown of Akron!
 
Click here to visit Dan Wilson’s Kickstarter page to learn how you can be a part of this exciting experience and the many ways you can support the production of this album. You can also purchase general admission tickets right here on the BLU Jazz+ website (below).
 

About Dan Wilson

Music has been an integral part of Dan Wilson’s life since his beginnings in gospel music. Upon hearing a Wes Montgomery record in a relative’s basement, Dan decided to pursue a a career as a musician. Since then, he has spent more than a decade honing his craft. Dan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music & Liberal Studies from Hiram College in 2006. His passion for Brazilian music led him to the city of Rio De Janeiro in 2007 to conduct research for his Masters Thesis which he defended successfully at Youngstown State University in 2009.
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Dan has had the privilege of touring Russia with Eric Marienthal and Germany with the Golden Gospel Singers in the winter of 2011. Over the years, he has enjoyed the honor of sharing the stage with many jazz greats including Joey DeFranceso, Russell Malone, Les McCann, Christian McBride, and Dave Stryker. Dan also teaches jazz guitar and improvisation at Cuyahoga Community College and leads a group of talented musicians from the Northeast Ohio/ Pittsburgh area. These musicians can be heard contributing their full creativity on the 2012 album entitled, “To Whom It May Concern.”
 

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