Curriculum Vitae of Danilo Lozano

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles 1990 M.A. Ethnomusicology
Thesis Title: The Charanga Tradition in Cuba: History, Style, and Ideology.
University of Southern California 1980 B.M. Music Education and Performance

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Flute study with:
- Patricia Garside
- John Barcellona

Ethnomusicology with:
- J. Kwabena Nketia
- Steven J. Loza
- Jihad Racy

EXPERIENCE

Administrative

• Chair, Music Department, Whittier College, Whittier, CA. 1997-2001
• Chair, Woodwinds Department, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts,
  California State University Los Angeles. 1990-1993

Teaching

• Tenured Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology, Whittier College, Whittier, CA. 1987-present
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology, UCLA. Spring1997, 1999
• Studio Flute, Jazz Combo, and Instrumental Seminar (Master Classes),
  California State Polytechnical University Pomona. 1988-1994
• Woodwinds Department, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, CSULA. 1990-1993
• Studio Flute and Woodwinds Department Chair, Saturday Conservatory of Music,
  CSULA. 1977-1991
• Private Studio. 1978-present

Performance

As featured soloist:

• Festival of Latin American Composers, Luckman Theatre, CSULA. 2001
• Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars, John Anson Ford Theatre, Hollywood. 2001
• Cuba LA, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles. 2001
• Cuba LA, El Festival Historico del Centro de la Ciudad de Mexico. Teatro Blanquita. 2001
• Cachao, Hollywood Bowl Summer Jazz Series. 2001
• Bach Festival Concerto Concert, Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Whittier. 2001
• Cuba LA: Latino Christmas Tour: East Coast and Midwest. 2000
• Cachao: Mambo Mass, St. Vincent’s Church, Los Angeles. 2000
• Musical Director, Americanos Concert, PBS Special, Robert F. Kennedy Center,
  Washington D.C. 1999
• San Francisco Jazz Festival, Latin Jazz Festival, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. 1999
• 2nd Annual Latin Jazz Festival, Universal Amphitheatre. 1998
• 1st Annual Latin Jazz Festival, Greek Theatre, Hollywood. 1997
• Pacific Composers Forum.
• New Music for a New LA: Music from the African-American Heritage.
• 5th International Forum of New Music, Mexico City.
• KCET’S Emerging African-American Performing Artists Awards, Ambassador Auditorium.
• Mexico: “A Work of Art” Mexican Chamber Music Series, Jan Popper Theatre, UCLA, and Margo Albert Theatre, Plaza de la Raza. Los Angeles.
• 6th Zelt-Musik Festival Flute Summit, Freiburg, Germany.
• Mexican National Symphony Orchestra, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City.
• Charm of Impossibilities, 80th Birthday Celebration of Olivier Messiaen, Murphy Hall,
  Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.
• Mexican Arts Chamber Symphony, Royce Hall, UCLA Mexican Arts Series.
• Ambassador Chamber Virtuosi, Liberty Hall in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
• Mozart 200th Birthday Celebration and Bach Festival, Chorale Bel Canto Orchestra,
  Shannon Center for the Performing Arts,Whittier College.
• Bach Festival, Cantori Sine Nomine, Memorial Chapel, Whittier College.
• Sundays at Four, KUSC and Los Angeles City Cultural Affairs Department, Leo S. Bing Theatre, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
• University Music Series, Founders Auditorium, University of La Verne.
• Afri-Son Cuba: a panorama of Cuba’s popular dance music, Los Angeles Theatre Center. 1986

As orchestral musician:

• Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Flute and Piccolo. 1991-1996
• Dick Clark’s American Music Awards, Principal Flute. 1996
• Billboard 1993 Music Awards Orchestra, Principal Flute. 1993
• Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Principal Flute, freelance position.
• Zelt-Musik Festival Orchestra, Principal Flute. 1988-1990
• Los Angeles Opera Guild Orchestra, Principal Flute. 1988-1991
• Chorale Bel Canto Chamber Orchestra, Principal Flute, freelance position. 1987-present
• Mexican Arts Chamber Orchestra, Principal Flute. 1984-1986
• Master Symphony Orchestra, Piccolo. 1981-1983

Recordings

As artist:

• “Dos”, Cuba L.A. Narada World 72438-49659-2-1. 2000
• Finalist: New Age Voice Music Award, Best Traditional World Album of 2000
• “Navidad Cubana”, Cuba L.A. Narada World 72438-49467-2-2. 2000
• “Cuba Linda”, Israel Lopez “Cachao,” EMI CineSon H27243-525329-2-6. 2000
• “Late Night Sessions”, Caravana Cubana, nRhino records R278028. 1999
• N.A.R.A.S. Grammy Nomination for Best Traditional Tropical Recording
  and Album Cover Art Categories.
• “Latino Christmas”, Narada World 72438-47649-2-8. 1999
• “Cuba L.A.”, Narada World 72438-45918-2-3. 1998
• N.A.R.A.S. Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Tropical Recording and Producer of the Year Categories.
• “Synergy,” Centaur CRC 2404. Music from the Center for Research in Electro-Acoustic Music
• San Jose State University: Music for Players and Digital Media. 1998
• “Dancing Through the Walls”, Virtual World Ensemble, Composed and Programmed
  by Ed Bland, Delos DE 4030. 1998
• N.A.R.A.S. Grammy Nomination for Best World Music Recording.
• Urban Classical: The Music of Ed Bland, “For Flute” Cambria Records, CD-1026. 1994
• “Danilo Lozano”, recording premiere of works by Gutierrez-Heras, Mabarak, Marquez, Bland, and Furman, Serie Instituto Nacional Bellas Artes and Sociedad de Autores y Compositores Mexicanos, with Althea Waites. 1993
• “Christmas Winds”, with Valarie King and Paul Furman, James Mars Productions, JMP-101. 1988
• “The Art of Danilo Lozano”, Selected Flute Works by Bach, Enriquez, Muczcynski,
  Newton, and Poulenc, with Althea Waites. James Mars Production, JMP-102. 1987
• Mexican Concertos, Blas Galindo’s Concierto para Flauta y Orquesta, with
  the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, conducted by Abraham Chavez. (n.d.)

As studio sideman:

• Raul Malo: Today. Omtown Music OMCD11136. 2001
• Keb’ Mo’: Big Wide Grin. Sony Wonder LK63829. 2001
• Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars, vol. 2. Cubop CBCD030. 2001
• Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars, vol. 1. Cubop CBCD029. 2000
• Luis Conte: Cuban Dreams. Unitone Recordings 13702-4702-2. 2000
  Bongo-Logic: Charanga-Rama. Montuno Records MCD532—Producer. 1999
• Puya: Fundamental. MCA MCADE-11859. 1999
  Bunny Hull: Creative World: A Collection of Original Songs for Children.
• Brassheart Music BH 102. 1998
• Charanga Cubana: AÒoranza de una Epoca. Garba Music Corporation. 1998
• Michael Martin: Odyssey. Merrimack Records MR10105. 1998
• Ixya Herrera: Primavera (Xopancuicatl). Ocean Breeze Records I.H. 77711. 1996
• Steve Loza: Red Car Blues. Merrimack Records MR 10102. 1994
• Justo Almario: Heritage. Blue Moon Records R2 79343. 1992
• Alex AcuÒa and the Unknowns. JVC JD-3322. 1990
• Juan Gabriel-titles unknown.
• Juan Gabriel-titles unknown.
• Bobby Matos and the Heritage Ensemble: Collage - Afro-Cuban Jazz. Night Life Records CDNL-3011. 1993
• Q·i West: Convergence. QW Productions. 1989
• Joemy Wilson: Carolan’s Cottage. Dargason Music DMCD-104. 1986
• Noche Caliente II. K-tel Records. 1983
• Miguel Cruz and Skins: Noche de Rumberos. Kubaney Records. 1979

As orchestral musician:

• Just the Ticket, Music from the Motion Picture, Cineson Metro Blue 72434 94657 2 5. 1999
• ABC Television Special, 100 Years, 100 Films. 1998
• Love, Valour, and Compassion, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, London 455 644-2. 1997
• Michael Jackson: Blood on the Dance Floor, Epic EK 6800. 1997
• Carlos Cuevas with Munich Symphony Strings, Magno-8501. 1996
• After the Dance ( A Song for Everyone), G. Patrick Gandy. 1996
• Journey to the Stars: a Sci-fi Fantasy Adventure, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting, Philips Classic 446 403-2. 1995
• Heatwave: Patti LuPone sings Irving Berlin, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri
  conducting, Philips Classic 446 406-2. 1995
• Hollywood Nightmares, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri, conducting,
  Philips Classic 442 425-2. 1995
• Songs of the Earth, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting,
  Philips Classic 438 867-2/4. 1994
• The Great Waltz, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting,
  Philips Classic 438 685-2/4. 1993
• The King and I, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting,
  Philips Classic 438 007-2/4. 1993
• Awarded Billboard’s Year in Music: 1993’s Best Crossover Recording
  and Germany’s Deutscher Schallplattenpreis.
• American Classics, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting,
  Philips Classic 438 663-2/4. 1992
• The Gershwins in Hollywood, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting,
  Philips Classic 434 274-2/4. 1992
• Awarded Germany’s Deutsher Schallplattenpreis. Opening Night, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri conducting, Philips Classic 434 932-2/4. 1991

Collaborated with:

Papers Presented

Lecture/demonstration:

• Salsa Performance: Techniques and Repertoire. California State University Summer Arts, CSU Fresno. 2001
• Moderator, “Cuba and Her Musical Diaspora,” UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology, Latin American Music Conference. 1999
• “The influence of Cuban Popular Dance Rhythms on Melodic Improvisation in Latin Jazz.” Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford University. 1998
• “Latin Rhythms: Springboard for Melodic Improvisation.” Berklee College of Music,
  Berklee in L.A. Program, Pomona College. 1998, 1999
• “Cuban popular dance rhythms and their contribution to Latin Jazz” with Jesus “Chucho” Valdez and the rhythm section of Irakere. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Whittier College, and Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford University, in association with Caribbean Music and Dance Programs. 1996
• “ More than just new sounds: The essence of expressive composition through extended flute techniques.” (Covered contemporary flute music, from Berio to Newton). Department of Theory and Composition, University of California, Los Angeles. 1993
• “Afro-Cuban musical influences on Jazz, ” Cross-Cultural perspectives in Jazz. Department of Ethnomusicology and Systematic Musicology, UCLA. 1991
• “Latin American Pop Music,” Music of the Americas Festival, California State
  University, San Bernardino. 1989“
• Afro-Cuban Charanga Music,” California State Polytechnical University, Pomona. 1989

Publications

• Tradicion de la Charanga en Cuba; Historia, Estilos, e Ideas. Editorial Letras Cubanas. La Habana, Cuba, in Progress.
• Smithsonian Institute Jazz Oral History Program, in Progress.
• Liner notes for: Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars, vol. 2. Cubop CBCD030, 2001.
• Liner notes for: Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars, vol. 1. Cubop CBCD029, 2000.
• Liner notes for: Cuban Nights. Narada World 72436-48960-2-7, 2000.
• “Rolando Lozano Part 1,” Latin Beat Magazine, March 1991, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 12-14.
• “Rolando Lozano Part 2,” Latin Beat Magazine, April 1991, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 11-13.
  Editor, Flute Etudes by B. Allan Duncan, Centerstream Publications, 1990.
• ISBN 0-931759-42-0, SAN 683-8022.
• Editor and Foreword, Flutists’s Daily Dozen by B. Allan Duncan, Centerstream Publications, 1988. ISBN 0-931759-27-7.

Professional Associations

• ASCAP
• National Flute Association
• Musicians’ Union Local #47, American Federation of Musicians
• Board of Directors, Saturday Conservatory of Music, CSULA
• College Music Society
• Society of Ethnomusicology
• International Association of Jazz Educators

Professional Activities

• Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Services, Jazz En Clave Advisory Board. 1999-present
• Da Camera Society’s outreach program. 1996-present
• Latin Jazz Institute Education Advisory Board. 1997
• Los Angeles City Cultural Affairs, Folk and Traditional Arts, Tribal Elders-Masters Artist Panelist. 1996
• 34th Annual Southwestern Youth Music Festival CSULA, Adjudicator. 1996
• Music Plagiarism Expert, Eddie Palmieri, Plaintiff, vs. Gloria Estefan, Sony Music
  Entertainment Inc., Epic Records, et al., Defendants. United States District Court,
  Southern District of New York, Case No. 91 Civ. 3098 (LBS). Expert Witness for
  Gloria Estefan, Sony Music Entertainment Inc., Epic Records, et al. Attorneys:
  Peter Parcher, Jonathan Liebman, & Jeffrey Carton [Parcher & Hayes (NYC)]. 1995
• KCET’S 4th Annual Emerging African-American Performing Artist Awards,
  Charles Luckman Theatre, Adjudicator. 1996
• Grammy Awards, Latin Music Nominating Committee. 1992
• California Arts Council, Organization Support Program Panelist. 1991
• California Arts Council, Artists Fellowship Program Panelist. 1991
• Music Teacher’s Association of California, Jr. Bach Festival, Southern Regional Competition Adjudicator. 1990

Awards

• Imagen Award for Best Television Musical Variety Show. Americanos Concert, PBS Special, Robert F. Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. 2000
• Harry S. Nerhood Teaching Excellence Award, Whittier College. 1998
• Artist Fellowship, Brody Arts Foundation. 1993
• Key to the College Award, Whittier College. 1992