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Biography

 

Daniel Hersog is a distinguished figure in the jazz world, noted for his significant contributions as both a performer and a composer. His work received high praise in 2020, winning him the Jazz Times Magazine poll award for best composer. Hersog’s approach to jazz has been recognized by industry critics; All About Jazz described him as “a major new compositional voice in jazz” (All About Jazz), and DownBeat Magazine highlighted his “artistic individuality” (DownBeat Magazine).

Hersog’s debut album, Night Devoid of Stars, released in 2020, received considerable acclaim. Jazz Times Magazine complimented it as “a mature, superbly-crafted statement, that doesn’t sound anything like a debut” (Jazz Times Magazine). Continuing his musical journey, Hersog recently released his second album, Open Spaces (Folk Songs Reimagined), showcasing the talents of jazz luminaries such as Kurt Rosenwinkel and Scott Robinson.

In addition to his recorded music, Hersog has been a part of larger ensembles, touring across North America and performing at various notable venues such as the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Frankie’s Jazz Club, and Pat’s Pub. He has also collaborated with groups including The Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra, Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra, Super Trumpets, and Sonny’s Cousin as a sideman.

Hersog is not only a performer and composer, but also an educator. As a graduate of the New England Conservatory and recipient of the Gunther Schuller Medal, Hersog now holds the position of academic coordinator of the jazz studies program at Capilano University. In this role, he teaches jazz trumpet, theory, and composition, and leads the trumpet ensemble, sharing his passion and understanding of jazz with future generations of musicians.

Daniel Hersog Vancouver Jazz Trumpet

Biography

Winner of the 2020 Jazz Times Magazine poll for best composer, hailed by critics as a “a major new compositional voice in jazz” (All about Jazz) and lauded for his “Artistic individuality” and “ Innate sophistication and adventurousness.” (Downbeat Magazine)  Daniel Hersog released his first album Night Devoid of Stars in 2020.  In addition to many glowing international reviews,this album was praised by Jazz Times magazine as a “a mature superbly-crafted statement, that doesn’t sound anything like a debut” 

Daniel has toured North America leading large ensembles featuring such notable musicians as Terry Clarke, Kevin Turcotte, Remy Le Boeuff, Brad Turner, Billy Buss, Stuart Mack, Jason Palmer and Kim Cass. Daniel is often Featured at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival as well as performing regularly at Frankie’s Jazz Club and Pat’s Pub.  As a sideman, Daniel performs with The Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra, Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra, Super Trumpets, and Sonny’s Cousin. 

A graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory, winner of the acclaimed Gunther Schuller Medal and inductee to the Pi Kappa Lamda honors society, Daniel studied with a veritable who’s who of jazz music. An instructor himself now, Hersog teaches jazz trumpet at Capilano University, where he also writes for the school’s big band and leads a trumpet ensemble.