Loran Daniel

Loran Daniel
His music is an energetic blend of melody-driven jazz, Latin rhythm, and R&B.

Trumpeter/composer Loran Daniel grew up near the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. Studying trumpet at age 12, he showed an early ability with jazz improvisation and landing his first professional gig at the age of 17.

After studying jazz and performing as lead trumpet and flugelhorn soloist with several university jazz bands, Loran relocated to Dallas, Texas where his appreciation for Latin music grew. As lead trumpet and soloist with the Dallas-based "Carabali" salsa band, he found himself in the midst of progressive Latin music scene …opening for Willie Colon, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ray de La Paz, El Gran Combo, Selena, and many others.

In 1993, Loran Daniel formed the Latin jazz group “Mambo Combo” and debuted as bandleader and music composer. Mambo Combo went on to receive acclaim in the Dallas music circuit and was featured on NARAS Grammy Sessions Live, Sammons Center for Performing Arts, SXSW Music Showcase, and KMPX television show “De Todo Un Poco".

Loran Daniel went on to perform and tour with a varied group of artists that include Luis Enrique, Lefty Perez, Tito Puente, Jr., and Lalo Rodriguez…with concerts in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Houston, and Chicago as well as appearances on Spanish television shows "Sabado Gigante" and "In Control".

Now based in Miami, Loran Daniel is featured in his debut CD "Heat Up The Night" blending the sophistication and elegance of jazz with the energy and passion of salsa…an energetic mix of danceable rhythms sure to please fans of both jazz and Latin music. For live music and energy, Loran Daniel delivers.