Dan Nicholas
Bop Guitar Traditionalist
A soulful jazz guitarist and educator renowned for his deep bebop roots and two-decade impact on the European jazz scene.
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About
American jazz guitarist Dan Nicholas is a dedicated practitioner of the bebop tradition, mentored by piano legend Dr. Barry Harris. After twenty years as a cornerstone of the Netherlands' jazz community, he returned to the United States, where he remains a staple of the New York City and Maine jazz scenes.
Music Style
His sound is characterized by a warm, punchy tone and a melodic approach that emphasizes the sophisticated swing and blues elements of the 1950s bop era.
Background
- Instruments
- guitar
- Active
- 2001-present
Similar Artists
If you like Ed Cherry, Peter Bernstein, or Grant Green — you'll love this artist
Ed Cherry
Both are soulful bop guitarists who frequently collaborate and share a deep grounding in the tradition.
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Peter Bernstein
Bernstein is a primary modern exponent of the same mainstream bop guitar lineage and warm tone.
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Grant Green
Nicholas's linear, blues-inflected melodic style is often compared to the soul-jazz approach of Green.
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Notable Collaborations
Jeremy PeltEd CherryGrant StewartGary SmulyanMike LeDonneLeon ParkerVirginia MacDonaldDado Moroni
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