Born in Sydney Mines, NS, Danny began studying music at the age of six. Beginning at the age of 13, he went on to have a full and active career as a professional musician receiving a Bachelor of Music from St. Francis Xavier University. Danny was also a music professor at St. FXU for many years influencing a host of future musicians and taught at many summer music camps.
Danny’s performing career in music reads like a “who’s who” of musicians in the Maritimes. He was a first call session musician and both a Juno and an ECMA winner. He played/recorded with Alfie Zappacosta, The Platters, Jimmy Cobb, Rosemary Clooney, Richard Wood, Ray Charles, Holly Cole, Sunny Wilkinson, Samantha King, Ron Hynes, JP Cormier, John Gracie, Upstream, Lonecloud, Theresa Malenfant, Symphony Nova Scotia, Sam Moon, Charlie A’Court, Jug in Hand, John Curtis Sampson, Cheryl Lescom, Dutch Mason, Brian England, Barry Gilmour, Andrew Glover, Randy Brecker, Eileen Joyce, Matt Minglewood and Matt Anderson. He was a great sight reader with perfect pitch who was accomplished on electric and fretless bass and upright bass. Danny had also performed for CBC and CTV networks both in radio and television.
Surviving Danny are his mother, Gloria [Anigonish, NS], brother, Alan [New Glasgow, NS] and many cousins. He is predeceased by his father, Daniel. Gratefully acknowledged are the thousands of colleagues and friends that have stayed close to him over the years.
Cremation has taken place. A family graveside committal will take place at Brookside Cemetery in Sydney Mines, NS. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com
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