Dan Ford

Saxophonist/composer

Dan Ford is a saxophonist and composer based in Melbourne, Australia

A seven track album of original jazz compositions, with Dan Ford as bandleader.

Dan Ford features on alto saxophone on this album by Queensland band "The Riversides".


Across the Wide Bay is the title track from saxophonist Dan Ford's 2021 album of the same name. Featuring some of Brisbane’s finest musicians, the song is a reference to the natural beauty of Fraser Island, Queensland.

Vocals: Jess Spina, tenor sax: Dan Ford, guitar: Michael Anderson, piano: Eden Armstrong, double bass: Elliott Parker, drums: Chris Evans, music by: Dan Ford, lyrics by: Grant Thomas, mixed and mastered by: Mark Smith for Real Productions.


The Dan Ford Quintet performs "Mr Anderson" during a live concert at Groove and Grape, Studio 188, Ipswich, on 2 November 2018.

Tenor saxophone: Dan Ford, guitar: Mike Anderson, piano: Nathan Moore, bass: Eden Armstrong, drums: Steve Francis, composed by Dan Ford.


The Dan Ford Quintet performs "Where Are You?” during a live concert at the Doo-Bop Jazz Bar, Brisbane, on 2 November 2018.

Tenor saxophone: Dan Ford, guitar: Sam McDonald, piano: Nathan Moore, bass: Elliot Parker, drums: Steve Francis, composed by Jimmy McHugh.