Dan White is a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist known for his electrifying solos and imaginative compositions and arrangements. Born in Buffalo, NY to a musical family, he was especially close with his grandfather, a music teacher, who passed down his saxophone to Dan and and taught him that music isn't just notes and rhythms, but a joyful way of connecting with others.
Best known as a founding member and band leader of Huntertones, a group who met while studying music together at The Ohio State University. After graduating, Dan spent a year teaching middle school band before moving to New York City to perform full time.
Dan has shared the stage and recorded with some of the greatest artists in the world including Lake Street Dive, Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Chris Thile, Jon Batiste, Nate Smith, Cory Wong, Dave Matthews, Victor Wooten, Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, and many more. Recent performances include Madison Square Garden, Bonnaroo, North Sea Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, and on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
He currently resides in San Francisco with his fiancé Erica Bailey and is currently on tour with Huntertones, Lake Street Dive, Cory Wong, and Kurt Elling SUPERBLUE.