Welcome!
This is the official website of New York City-based composer, arranger, saxophonist and educator Keith Daniels.
Keith Daniels Quartet
We are about to record our debut album as the KDQ! Stay tuned for new updates.
On October 30 we will be performing with the David Nájera Trio at Threes Brewing in Gowanus. Doors open at 7:30 PM. $20 suggested donation. Don’t miss out!
Eloísa Díaz: Ciencia Urgente
Check out this arrangement by Keith Daniels of “Pan, Leche y Vacunación” produced for the medium-length film “Eloísa Díaz: Ciencia Urgente” by Alameda Memoria. The film’s full soundtrack, with music written, arranged and orchestrated by various artists, is available on Spotify and YouTube.
The film is based on the true story of Eloísa Díaz, the first female medical doctor in Chile and South America. The work focuses on her crusade to promote public health and education in the midst of late 19th and early 20th century epidemics and misogyny. You can read a film review here (in Spanish).
Salsa!
Visit this arrangement of the tune by Los Mismos that Edgardo Benedetti and Keith Daniels created for singer Hardy Llorca. Available also on Spotify.
The Ferris Wheel
The first sigle of the Keith & Ippi collaborative duo, The Ferris Wheel, is available on Spotify! Check out the exclusive premiere on Rolling Stone India, and its first review for The Score Magazine.
Arranger and composer for hire.
Keith will work with you to get the best sound out of your band.
Educator
Whether you want to write for a pop group, a chamber ensemble, your next salsa gig or your school’s jazz big band, Keith can help you develop the skills that you need. Check out the lessons tab and take online courses now from anywhere in the world, or in-person classes if you are in New York City.