Bassist, composer, educator and producer Danton Boller has been residing in New York City since the late 90s. He was mentored in Los Angeles by legendary bassist “Senator” Eugene J. Wright of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. He has toured internationally and recorded with top jazz artists of his generation as a member of the Roy Hargrove Quintet, Seamus Blake Quartet, Anthony Wilson Nonet and Ari Hoenig's “Punk Bop.” Danton’s versatility and appreciation for all genres of music has propelled him to the stage and studio with an eclectic array of influential artists: Alvin Queen, Bridget Everett, Justin Robinson, Run the Jewels, Ernie Andrews, Elvis Costello, Elysian Fields, Taylor Mac, Fela! on Broadway featuring Patti Labelle, Taran Killam, Bennie Wallace, Seun Kuti, Robert Glasper, and Jon Fishman (of Phish), to name a few. Currently, Danton can be seen performing in the HBO documentary film Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music, and is seen perfroming in the film Can You Ever Forgive Me? (starring Melissa McCarthy) performing with Justin Vivian Bond. Danton music directed and performed on Austin City Limits with Kat Edmonson and co-produced Edmonson’s highly lauded release on Sony records, Way Down Low, with Al Schmidt (Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Henry Mancini, etc.). Danton’s 2023 release Space (released on the ONBO Records label) showcases his original compositions and features fellow Roy Hargrove alumni Justin Robinson, Willie Jones III, and Tadataka Unno. Danton is currently the adjunct professor of Applied Jazz Bass at Western Connecticut State University and teaches private lessons in NYC. For more information visit dantonboller.com or email dantonbollermusic@gmail.com.