Biography
Dan is the leader and founder of West Coast Standard. He scores and arranges all the material played by the group, bringing a deep background in composition, arranging, and orchestration to every performance.
His arranging gives the band its identity: familiar jazz standards shaped with fresh voicings, elegant pacing, and a polished live feel that fits both concert-style listening and sophisticated event settings.
Selected writing credits
- Orchestrator/Composer for the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th CableAce Awards (TNT)
- Composer of “Rock the Pond” (Disney)
- Orchestrator for the Paula Poundstone Show (ABC)
- Composed, orchestrated, and produced the soundtrack for Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
- Staff orchestrator, Hour Of Power TV Show
- Orchestrator, Cypress Pops Orchestra
