A “Look Back” – Dan Gross This might surprise you… But Dan had a lot to say for this. But we’re going to do our best to streamline, especially since “Dan” is one of his favorite topics. Dan grew up with a mom and dad who loved listening to all kinds of music. Some of the first albums he ever owned were Nat King Cole’s “Jumpin’ at Capitol,” the Brian Setzer Orchestra albums, Keb’ Mo’, and Blossom Dearie’s Verve compilation, to name a few. This inspired a true love of music, and an appreciation for it. Dan started playing trombone in elementary school. The love of the low end took him to bass trombone (including a couple appearances with his high school for the RIJF), and then eventually double bass. Despite wanting to go to school for sports broadcasting, he picked up a second major in upright bass performance.