Daniel Richard Gottlieb was born on April 18,1953 and is an American drummer.
13 Facts About Danny Gottlieb
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Danny Gottlieb was a founding member of the Pat Metheny Group and was co-founder of Elements with Mark Egan.
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Danny Gottlieb was born in New York City on April 18,1953.
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Danny Gottlieb took lessons from Mel Lewis and Joe Morello and graduated from the University of Miami in 1975.
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Danny Gottlieb became a member of the Gary Burton Quartet in 1976 with Pat Metheny.
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Danny Gottlieb was one of the original members of The Pat Metheny Group from 1977 to 1983.
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In 1982, Danny Gottlieb toured with Flora Purim and Airto Moreira.
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Danny Gottlieb played with singer Michael Franks in 1983, and the following year toured with trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Stan Getz.
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Danny Gottlieb is featured on the recording Adventures in Radioland.
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Danny Gottlieb was part of the band Second Story Television in 1985 and was a regular member of Gil Evans' orchestra from 1986 until Evans died two years later.
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Danny Gottlieb is featured on a variety of recordings with the band, including Bud and Bird and the 75th Birthday Concert.
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Danny Gottlieb visited Germany on several occasions beginning in 1991, and performed with the WDR Big Band along with Bob Brookmeyer, George Gruntz, and Dino Saluzzi.
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Danny Gottlieb is currently on faculty at the University of North Florida School of Music and performs with the Lt.