Daniel Criado is an award-winning musician, composer, and educator with international performance experience across the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia. Endorsed by Bosphorus Cymbals and CANOPUS Drums, he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Music Pedagogy from UIS University and holds a Master's in Jazz Performance from SUNY Purchase, where he earned the "Outstanding Graduate Award." He has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists such as Corey Glover, Samara Joy, and Manuel Valera, and performed at renowned venues like Birdland Jazz Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and White Plains JazzFest. His music has been featured on WBGO Jazz and other prominent radio stations, earning accolades from major publications like AllAboutJazz.com and Westchester Hispano. Daniel also won the "Best Jazz Ensemble" award at Tokyo's Asakusa Jazz Contest in 2018.