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Radiohead Jazz Project

June 19, 2011, 08:55:44 AM

Lawrence University releases Radiohead Jazz Project Recording online for Free! Get them here. I wrote the "Packt like Sardines" chart. You can also purchase the charts from Sierra Music Publications to perform with your big band.

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Dan named finalist in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition!

March 30, 2011, 10:20:03 AM

I was named a finalist in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. I'll be playing May 26 at the Florida Theater in Jacksonville. I'm sure I'll hear some other great pianists as well. More info here.

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Lawrence University to Premiere Cavanagh's Radiohead Big Band Chart

March 07, 2011, 03:22:40 PM

On March 8 and 9, 2011, Lawrence University's Jazz Ensembles are premiering the Radiohead Jazz Project. Dan was commissioned to write an arrangement of "Packt Like Sardines". More info on Lawrence University's Radiohead Jazz Project Site.

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New CD Coming Out - Horizon

December 14, 2010, 06:47:32 AM

Dan Cavanagh and Dave Hagedorn are proud to announce their new CD, Horizon. This piano/vibes duo features originals and fresh interpretations of tunes from the jazz cannon. The album officially comes out on December 29, and you can purchase an advance copy in the dancavanagh[•com] store.

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  • September 2007 - Virginia Tech Jazz Studies Program - Pulse for jazz ensemble
  • September 2006 - Martin High School Jazz - Arrangement of All of You for jazz ensemble featuring trumpet
  • August 2006 - The Nova Jazz Orchestra - A Time of Reckoning
  • June 2006 - UT Arlington - Foundations for jazz ensemble and flugel soloist. In memory of Dan Burkholder.
  • February 2006 - Simpson College - Frozen Circles for jazz ensemble
  • February 2006 - Dave Camwell - Unfettered for alto sax and piano, for performance at the 2006 North American Saxophone Alliance convention
  • January 2006 - Tim Ishii - arrangement of his tune Mineyo (Samba Min) for jazz ensemble
  • December 2005: Westwinds Big Band, Calgary, AB, Canada - Gozar for jazz ensemble
  • August 2005: New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band Classic - Joy Soup for jazz ensemble. Premiered at Lincon Center May 2006.
  • January 2005: Dave Camwell - North-South for jazz ensemble and solo soprano sax
  • January 2005: Lake Junior High School 9th Grade Jazz Band - Disco Stew
  • September 2004: Sisters High School - Monk's Mood for solo alto sax and jazz band
  • August 2004: Oregon Jazz Ensemble - Black Rattle - for a trip to the IAJE convention
  • May 2004: University of Oregon - arrangement of Mighty Oregon for jazz band, featuring Joey Harrington and Richard Smith
  • Summer 2003: Jane Powell - arrangements of twenty pop/rock songs for show band
  • Spring 2002: White Bear Lake Lakeshore Players - incidental music for a children's play
  • Fall 2001: Hill Murray High School - Dance Connotation for concert band
  • Fall 2000: St. Olaf College Valhalla Band - Incident on Highway One for wind ensemble and percussion soloist
  • Winter 2000: St. Olaf College Trombone Ensemble - Flo's Web
  • Fall 2001: Justin Windshitl - Seasick Flea Circus for bassoon and ensemble
  • Fall 2001: Grant Riewe - The Boy, the Boy! for solo alto saxophone