About Dan
Session Drummer / Percussionist / Teacher
Gear
Current/Recent Works
Tama Silverstar 18", 14", 12"
Gretsch New Classic 22", 16", 14", 12", 10"
Roland TD17 Electronic Drum Set
Dan England
Dan is a freelance session drummer/percussionist/tutor in London. His notable works include, recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios and Red Gables Studios and he has worked with people such as: Alan Aykebourn, Sian Reeves, David Gilmore, Steve Edis.
Originally working as a drummer in Kendal, Cumbria, Dan has been studying drums and percussion for the last 20 years, covering many styles and varieties of percussion. Also an orchestral percussionist, he regularly plays in pit orchestras for various theatre companies
After graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Music Degree where he received the Michael Somerton Prize for Jazz Performance he has gone on to work with all sorts of bands and Orchestras covering many different styles.
"It was a pleasure to work with you Dan England in the making of this new music genre called (Calypso Samba) Thank you"
TI Boyz from Brasil - Studio Session Recording
- 2024 Session at Abbey Road Studios - Album - Remember This
- Worcester Panto 2023/24
- Perform in the Park - Coram's Fields
- From Here to Eternity (Dep) Charring Cross Theatre
- Chipping Norton Panto 2022/23
- Jesus Christ Superstar - Frinton Summer Theatre (August 2022)
- House of Pepper Cabaret Show - Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly Circus
- Pepper Pot Cabaret Show - Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly Circus
- Frinton Summer Theatre - Tell Me on a Sunday
- Tell me on a Sunday - Director David Gilmore, MD Steve Edis
- Jazz Quartets - The Jake Maun Trio
- OJ and his Rag Tag Swing Orchestra
- Richmond Trew's Journeymen
- Wedding Band 'The Vows'
- Disco Funk Band 'Handbrake Shirley'
- Yorkshire 1920s Band 'Dr Jazz'
- Session work with various Jazz ensembles, Pit Orchestras, Choral Societies, Big Bands