Daniel Bennett (born November 27, 1979) is an American saxophonist, based in Manhattan, who is best known for his folk jazz music.

He first picked up the saxophone at the age of ten, and began playing professionally in 1998 while an undergraduate music student at Roberts Wesleyan College.

Bennett worked with Rochester jazz artists like bassist Ike Sturm, pianist Joe Santora, Sean Jefferson, and drummer Ted Poor.

In 2002, Bennett moved to Boston to receive his master's degree in saxophone performance at the New England Conservatory.

During that time, he also met drummer Bob Moses, who encouraged him to pursue his own path towards folk jazz.

In the fall of 2009, the band began a weekly artist residency at the famed Liberty Hotel (formerly the historic Charles Street Jail) in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Supporting artists on the series have included Charlie Hunter, Steve Kuhn, and Greg Osby.

Bennett recently composed and performed the original musical scores for Frankenstein and Brave Smiles at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Manhattan.

Recent off-Broadway theater performances include the North American premier of Legacy Falls and a revival of Swingtime Canteen at Cherry Lane Theatre.