Dan Jacobs (trumpeter)
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Bellaire, Michigan, U.S.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Wright Jacobs |
| Born | May 20, 1942 Bellaire, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, flugelhorn |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Labels | Metro Jazz Records |
| Website | www |
Daniel Wright Jacobs (born May 20, 1942)[1] is an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player.[2]
Jacobs has performed in concert with public touring acts such as Bob James, John Pizzarelli, Maria Schneider, Woody Herman, Mel Tormé, Wayne Newton, Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville, Gladys Knight, Frank Sinatra, Jr., The Four Tops, Johnny Mathis, Bobby Vinton, Al Green, The Lawrence Welk Orchestra, The Gene Krupa Orchestra, Kenny Rogers, Billy Dean, The Lettermen, Allen Vizzutti, the U.S. Navy Band, and others. He performed in over 500 shows with the touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Jacobs and his brother Chuck Jacobs own an independent record label, Simplicity Records, for which they have produced over 30 CDs. Jacobs latest CD, "Play Song" hit No. 34 on JazzWeek Charts.
