Dan Nimmer

Dan Nimmer (born 1982) is an American jazz pianist and composer.

Early life Nimmer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1982. He started playing the piano by ear. He had classical music lessons, and studied jazz at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music from the age of 15. Nimmer's second recording as leader was Kelly Blue, a tribute to pianist Wynton Kelly.

Playing style A 2012 reviewer commented that "The emphasis on melody during the set is noteworthy, as Nimmer never let his considerable chops dominate a piece for the sake of show. Here is a pianist who respects the song". An earlier reviewer of Kelly Blue praised Nimmer's emulation of Kelly, and queried "whether Nimmer's technique and intimacy with history will eventually lead to the development of a distinctive personal voice".

Discography An asterisk (*) indicates that the year is that of release.

As leader/co-leader

As sideman