Founded by Daniel Riegler in 2005 for the inaugural JazzWerkstatt Wien festival, Studio Dan entered into existence as big band, but has since grown into flexible new music ensemble, performing in various permutations depending on the project. The group operates on the borders between diverse subgenres of contemporary music: improvisation, new music, jazz, and art rock, and others. The ensemble performs regularly at Vienna´s Porgy & Bess and tours internationally. Appearances include concerts at the festivals Wien Modern, Tage für Neue Musik Zurich, musikprotokoll Graz, Jazzfestival Berlin, Zappanale in Bad Doberan, and venues such as Kampnagel Hamburg, Stadtgarten Cologne, Kimmel Center Philadelphia and the legendary Roulette in Brooklyn/NYC.