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Dan listened to the playback of "Rosie the Riveter" at Studio M. |
| Dan improvised on "The Funky Cha Cha" at the Carleton College 2001 Mid-Winter Dance. |  |
| Former Role in Roseville Big Band: |
Baritone sax; Dan also doubles on clarinet and soprano, alto, and tenor saxes. |
| Member during: |
1978 (on lead alto sax through 1984), then baritone sax (1987-1989), then tenor sax (1997-2020), then baritone sax through May, 2024, sometimes filling in on lead alto sax in Kay Foster's absence |
| Occupation: |
Retired supercomputer designer |
Dan also performed on alto sax with the Johnny Owen Band.
As a student, he played clarinet in the Purdue marching band.
Dan's playing was characterized by his beautiful tone, no matter which saxophone or clarinet he played.
Dan's obituary appeared in the Minnesota Star Tribune, March 16, 2025.
