Dan McConkey is a saxophonist and composer active in the London contemporary jazz scene. Dan has performed at venues such as Abbey Road, Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Live and as a soloist with Capital Orchestra at Cadogan Hall. He currently leads his own quartet, playing his own compositions and arrangements.

Dan graduated with a first class degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2019. Whilst there, Dan studied with world-class musicians such as Iain Ballamy, Trish Clowes, Jean Toussaint and Gareth Lochrane. At Guildhall, he lead the saxophone section in the Big Band for two years. Across his career, Dan has performed with a host of international artists including Lianne Carroll, Rufus Reid and Anthony Strong. Dan often features as a sideman for other London jazz musicians.

Dan also works with artists in other styles, such as with singer-songwriter Poppy Prescott and bluesman Will James. With Prescott, Dan also works as a producer, co-writer and audio engineer. Dan has a thriving teaching studio, both privately and across local schools.