Recordings

Dan Cavanagh and Dave Hagedorn: 20 Years

UT Arlington Records 1002 Dave Hagedorn and Dan Cavanagh first met in 1997 when Dan arrived as an undergraduate student at St. Olaf College. Dave had just been hired as the jazz and percussion professor. Fast forward twenty years later, and they’re on their second album. The first album, Horizon, was independently released in 2010 by Cavanagh and Hagedorn. This second release, released seven years after the first, showcases the maturity, virtuosity, and patience of this group as they continue to explore the intricacies of their vibraphone/piano collaboration. “A sonic stunner…the highest level of musical conversation…sublime.” – Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis Star Tribune “Elegant and empathetic…these musicians seem to be moving through the music like mirror images, a musical yin and yang” – Andrea Canter, JazzPolice.com “Considerable creative talent…the Cavanagh/Hagedorn duo is clearly a fresh approach…[they] compliment each other perfectly, both sonically and musically.” – John Lang, Percussive Notes

the Dan Cavanagh Trio – The Heart of the Geyser

Featuring Linda Oh, Bass, and Joe McCarthy, Drumset

– $10.00 + s/h [or purchase via iTunes] “A surprisingly fine set of sounds…A high level of improvisation within these tunes…Like [Brad] Mehldau’s music, Cavanagh’s sound has a cerebral and sophisticated quality while remaining highly engaging…” – Dan McClenaghan, AllAboutJazz.com Acclaimed as a composer, Dan Cavanagh shows he’s equally at home at the keyboard for this release.  Supported by Linda Oh’s exceptional bass playing and Joe McCarthy’s noted rhythmic sophistication on drums, Cavanagh tiptoes and sprints through an intriguing and beautiful selection of modern jazz piano repertoire. OA2 Records released this disc on April 17, 2012. Download the promo sheet: Heart of the Geyser Press One Sheet.

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Dan Cavanagh and Dave Hagedorn: Horizon

– $10.00 + s/h

Released late 2010, this album documents the ongoing piano/vibes collaboration between Cavanagh and Hagedorn. The record features several originals by Dan as well as fresh, textural takes on tunes from the jazz cannon. “A sonic stunner…the highest level of musical conversation…sublime.” – Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis Star Tribune “Elegant and empathetic…these musicians seem to be moving through the music like mirror images, a musical yin and yang” – Andrea Canter, JazzPolice.com “Considerable creative talent…the Cavanagh/Hagedorn duo is clearly a fresh approach…[they] compliment each other perfectly, both sonically and musically.” – John Lang, Percussive Notes

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Dan Cavanagh’s Jazz Emporium Big Band: Pulse

– $15.00 + s/h

Released November 18, 2008, on OA2 Records. Features all original compositions and an all-star cast of players from around the country. “Striking big band date…auspicious” – Ken Dryden, All Music Guide From the OA2 Records Website Composer and arranger Dan Cavanagh pulls together a creative ensemble of musicians from around the country for his new release, Pulse. A runner up in the 2005 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Competition, Cavanagh’s writing & arranging covers wide expanses through this big band concept album, often interspersed by the readings and poetry of Tim Young. With shades of Jim McNeely, and hints of Bob Florence, Cavanagh’s writing is engaging from the very beginning as he captures the spirit of the music with a patience and maturity that fits neatly in the continuum of modern large ensemble composers, from Gil Evans through Maria Schneider.

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