Dan Weiss: Jazz Musician in New York

About Dan Weiss

Dan Weiss is a Brooklyn-based drummer and composer working in contemporary jazz. In New York City he is a regular presence in small-room settings such as Smalls Jazz Club, where his trio format puts the focus on time, structure, and close listening. His work reflects extensive rhythmic study and a composer’s approach to form, with pulses that can shift without losing continuity. The playing favors precision over spectacle, and the band’s decisions are made in real time.