1. Daniel Gulley – Performance,
Composition, and Talent Acquisition
Acoustic and Electric Bass
Burbank, California
P: 619-458-2383
Email: danielgulley1@gmail.com
Education and Training
University of Denver – Lamont School Of Music
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music
Bass Performance with an emphasis in Composition and Arranging June 2010
Performance Experience
Small Ensemble – Jazz, Latin, and Commercial
• Show band Electric Bass for Princess Cruises 2015 - 2016
• Acoustic and Electric Bassist for Holland America Cruise Line performing
The Great American Songbook, Jazz, and Ball Room Dance Music five sets a night 2010 – 2014
• Freelance performances throughout Colorado with Geoff Cleveland,
Malcolm Lynn Baker, Ellen Rucker, Alan Joseph, Rick DellaRatta,
Eric Bernhart, Tim Marterstec, Justin Adams, Manuel Lopez, Tony Zader
Quartet, Gypsy Swing Review, Becktet, Sleeptalk, Lucia Fiorini Trio 2006 – 2014
• Bebop, Hard Bop, Standards, Modal, Latin, Commercial, Funk/Fusion,
Contemporary, and Vocal Jazz Ensembles at the University of Denver 2006 – 2010
Big Band
• Lamont Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Lynn Baker 2009 – 2010
• Lamont Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Alan Hood 2008 – 2009
• Colorado All-State Jazz Band at the Broadmoor Hotel 2006
• Colorado All-Star Jazz Band at Denver Tech Center and live on KUVO 2006
• GMHS Spectrum I Jazz Band under the direction of Dennis Sullivan 2003 – 2006
Orchestral
• Lamont Symphony Orchestra – Conductor Lawrence Golan 2006
• Lakewood Symphony Orchestra – Conductor Matthew Switzer 2005 – 2006
• All County Orchestra – Jefferson County Colorado 2002 – 2006
• Youth and Green Mountain High School Orchestra 1998 – 2006
Pit Orchestra, Musical Theater and Miscellaneous
• “Zoot Suit Riots” with Shawn King of “Devotcha,” Greg Tanner Harris,
and Derrick Bannock at the Old Elitch Gardens Playhouse Fundraiser 2010
• The Pajama Game, Princess and The Pea, Singing in the Rain, Oklahoma 2002 – 2009
• Musical Theater, Jazz Choirs, Marching Band, Percussion and Wind Ensembles 2000 – 2003
2. Private Instructors
• Ken Walker – Acoustic Bass 2006 – 2010 *
• Eric Gunnison – Jazz Piano 2007 – 2010
• Blake Eberhard – Electric Bass 2003 – 2006
• Donna Wickham – Jazz Voice 2010
• Alan Joseph – Electric Guitar 2010
• Kevin Lehman – Percussion 2003 – 2006
Grants and Awards
• Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music
at the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music May 28, 2010
• Jazz Studies and Commercial Music Program, Senior Recital of Distinction
at the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music May 27, 2010
• Merit Scholarship, University of Denver – Bass Performance 2006 – 2010
• Colorado All-State Jazz Band – Acoustic and Electric Bassist 2006
• Colorado All-Star Jazz Band – Acoustic and Electric Bassist 2006
• Louis Armstrong Award – Bass 2006
• Outstanding Soloist at the University of Northern Colorado, Metropolitan, and
Mile High Jazz Festivals 2002 – 2006
Musical Equipment
• 2003 Christopher Double Bass 304T s/N 200344 Beijing - D’Adario Helicore Hybrid Strings
• Fender American Standard Four String Passive Jazz Bass
• Yamaha RBX775 Five String Electric Bass and Yamaha Silent Acoustic Bass for traveling
• Gallien Krueger Backline 115 – 125 Watt Combo Electric Bass Amp
• Gallien Krueger Micro Bass 150 Watt Combo Acoustic Bass Amp
• Elixir Coated and D’Adario medium wound Electric Bass Stings
Studio and CD Performances
• Lucia Fiorini Trio – “Come Back To Me” 2013
• Sleeptalk – singles “Waiting on A Sign” “Radio” “March 7th” “Better Day” 2010
• Tony Zader Quartet – “Birth of A Rose” 2009
Miscellaneous and Special Skills
• Proficient on jazz piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass synthesizers, keyboards, drum set/percussion, and
musical software including Logic Pro and Sibelius. Experience Recruiting Talent Specialist, Managing Small
Business, Music Entrepreneurship, Administrative proficiency billing, mail merges, and Basic Web Support.
Proficient at Ballroom Dances movements and styles.
Additional Work Experience and References
• Holland America Cruise Line
Acoustic and Electric Bassist and Bandleader for “Neptune Jazz Trio”
Music Manager: Chad Batty cbatty@hollandamerica.com 2010 – 2014
• M One Studios Talent Agency - 2013 - present
Musician and Casting Specialist
Scott Michaels: smichaelsmusic1@gmail.com
• Café Jordano’s in Lakewood, Colorado
March 24, 2004 – September 7, 2010
Server, busboy, host, food prep and waiter
Supervisor: Elisa Heitman 303-988-6863
• Castle Rock Music School - 2010
Taught Private Guitar Lessons
• Private Music Lessons - Self-Employed
Taught private music lessons (Electric and
Acoustic Bass, Drum Set, Guitar, Jazz Piano)
References
• Jake Tobias – New Deal Band Leader Princess
Cruises
• Malcolm Lynn Baker – Director of the Jazz
Studies and Commercial Music Program at the
Lamont School of Music at the University of
Denver lynn.baker@du.edu 303-871-6997
