Dan Blake '99 named as a Favorite New Act by Esperanza Spalding

Congratulations to jazz saxophonist Dan Blake, a member of the MKA class of ’99, who has had a break-through month on the music scene.

Blake was featured in the March issue of United Airlines Hemispheres magazine when he was named by Grammy-winning “Best New Artist” Esperanza Spalding as a “can’t-miss up-and-comer.” “I love his sensibility.” Says Spalding in the article. “The group interplay on his new release Aquarian Suite, is amazing. His writing and the direction he is taking with his band are inspiring.”

This accolade was followed by a live performance on the Late Show with David Letterman on March 19, when Blake accompanied Spalding as a member of her back up band.

Click here to enjoy the performance.