About me
Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski is a New York Times critically-acclaimed, award-winning bassist, composer, synthesist, sound designer and bandleader. Currently based in Los Angeles, Dan maintains a bi-coastal schedule comprised of live performances, film scoring and music production. Dan founded and leads several groups of his own, including Four by Four, an octet which showcases a jazz quartet alongside string quartet, and Circuit Kisser, an electronic ensemble consisting of five synthesizers, electric bass and drums.
He began playing bass at age three, initially utilizing a toddler-sized acoustic bass his parents created using a half-size cello with bass guitar strings. Dan received his master's degree in jazz studies from The Juilliard School in 2017 where he also earned his bachelor's degree studying under the great Ron Carter.
He has performed around the globe and has played venues and festivals including The Hollywood Bowl, Chicago Symphony Center, The Newport Jazz Festival, The Monterrey Jazz Festival, The Umbria Jazz Festival and the Ravinia Festival.
