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Raised in San Diego, California, Danny
was taught guitar by his father Johnny, a well known country jazz
guitarist who performed with many Grand Ole Opry stars including Johnny
Cash and Tex Ritter. At their home, legendary jazz guitar great Barney
Kessel was frequently found jamming and trading guitar licks in the
living room with Danny and his dad. These early influences formed the
foundation of Danny’s strong sense of melody, bluesy lines, and the
unique funky rhythmic style that define his trademark guitar sound.
At 18 Danny co founded the rock group Iron Butterfly and performed in famous Sunset
Strip clubs such as The Whisky A Go Go and The Troubador. He caught the
eye of Elektra Records producer Paul Rothchild, who presented Danny with
an offer to join supergroup Rhinoceros. He accepted and went on to
record three albums with the group and co-wrote their instrumental hit
“Apricot Brandy”.
Danny has shared the stage with musical legends Janis Joplin, Stevie
Wonder, Sly Stone The Doors, Buffalo Springfield, David Crosby, Ray
Charles, The Bee Gees, The Who, Alice Cooper, Blood Sweat and Tears and
Jimi Hendrix. He has toured and recorded with The Everly Brothers,
Burton Cummings, The Rascals, Lou Reed, Melissa Manchester and others.
In 1979 he was musical director and performed in the movie, “The Rose”,
starring Bette Midler, for which he received gold and platinum American
Music Awards.
In 2006, Marshmellow Records recorded and released Danny’s first solo
project “Sweet Spot” which features an exciting mix of smooth jazz, funk
and R & B originals.
Danny now makes his home in Southern Ontario, Canada. He performs regularly as a
solo guitarist as well as playing and recording with a variety of
artists on the local scene. He has also been playing and directing music
in church as well.
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‘Sweet Spot’ offers a range
and versatility for which an audience is certainly waiting. More
information on Danny Weis can be found at :
www.marshmellowrecords.com
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"Angels Flight" by
guitarist Danny Weis is a great tune and perfect for Smooth
Jazz radio! The song blends smooth jazz with gospel and
Danny's signature guitar riffs...add some soulful sax and
you have the recipe for a hit!. I'll be adding it
immediately to my radio station "Smooth Pizzazz" ! -
(David Arivett Smooth Pizzazz Radio)
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