Artist description Plays Standards and Originals

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Bill Evans, Bud Powel, Charlie Parker, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea

Artist History Dan studied drums, and Jazz piano, his musical influences are Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea. (Dan created a web site with analysis of Bill Evans music, at the following address: www.geocities.com/papdt/lr.htm) his compositions usually based on a musical idea. E.g. "Evening Melody" is based on the John Coltrane "Giant Steps" changes.

Instruments Piano

Albums Digital Cage

Press Reviews Dan has some amazing pianohands, with his effortless instrumental sliding between mellow rolls and upbeat jazz. It makes you realise why the piano is such a powerful instrument. (downloadmusic.com.au) ******************************************************************************* Papirany is an impressive pianist whose style is marked by soft left-hand chording, cleanly articulated right-hand melodies, and a liberal use of space. Bill Evans is a clear influence. His trio maintains a strong sense of swing even when working at hushed volumes, as they often tend to do. (Will York - Listen.com)

Location Auckland, New Zealand - New Zealand

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