ABOUT THIS SHOW:
DATE: Thursday, April 21, 8:00pm, 21+
TICKET PRICES: $15 day of show; Tickets available for purchase at the door starting at 7:30pm
LOCATION: Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Avenue NW (PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS 21+)
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Dan Balmer
Dan Balmer - guitar; Clark Sommers - bass; Kobie Watkins - drums
Dan Balmer has long been considered one of the finest guitarists, composers, and educators in the Northwest. In 2009 Dan became one of only five Oregonians to be honored with membership in both The Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame. He is the youngest person to be included in both Halls, and is hailed by the Los Angeles Times as, “the model of what a contemporary guitarist should be.”
From 2005-2009 Dan toured and recorded with two time Grammy Winner Diane Schuur playing in over 15 countries and 60 cities. When not on the road with Ms. Schuur he leads his own groups and continues his long standing gigs with drummer Mel Brown, David Friesen, and others.
Dan has appeared on over 80 CDs including eight of his own which have received critical acclaim and international airplay. His most recent CD, “Thanksgiving”, features New York heavyweights Gary Versace and Matt Wilson in a free spirited romp through several of Dan’s compositions. Marty Hughley, music critic for The Oregonian wrote, “Dan Balmer, the veteran Northwest guitar star, teams with two of New York’s finest to re-imagine the organ trio. The tunes are bright and inviting as much so for the improvisers as for listeners and the playing highlights the emotional warmth of Balmer’s approach with marvelous technique and vibrant imagination.” |
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John Stowell
John Stowell - guitar; Dave Peterson - guitar;
Jeff Johnson - bass; John Bishop - drums
John Stowell began his successful career with guitar lessons in his native Connecticut from guitarist Linc Chamberlind, and from John Mehegan, pianist and respected jazz educator at the Julliard chool of Music and Yale University. Several years later he met noted bassist David Friesen in NYC and launched a critically acclaimed touring and recording association that lasted 7 years, included 6 albums, and performances in Europe, Canada, USA and Australia. During that time, John also moved to Oregon. Paul Horn, John, David Friesen and Robin Horn were invited to perform in the Soviet Union. It was the first time in 40 years that American jazz musicians had been invited to play public performances in Russia, paving the way for many others to follow. John Stowell is an in-demand teacher and clinician of jazz guitar. He has taught at the country's most prestigious schools of music, and frequently is invited to present "Artist in Residence" series.
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Dave Peterson
Dave Peterson attended Western Washington University where he directed the lab band and graduated with a degree in Music Composition in 1977. Dave has been teaching at Cornish College of the Arts since 1977 and is a core Jazz Faculty Member. Over the years, Dave has performed with Art Lande, Paul McCandless, Dave Liebman, Bob Moses, Dave Friesen, Paul Motion, Benny Wallace, Gary Peacock, Chuck Israels, Chet Baker, Bud Shank, Esther Phillips, Eddie Harris, Buddy DeFranco, Big Joe Turner, Eddie Vinson, Julian Priester, Ethel Ennis, Don Lanphere and the John Clayton/Jeff Hamilton Big Band. As part of the Seattle Composers and Improvisers Orchestra, Dave has performed with: Dave Holland, Gil Evans, Carla Bley, Anthony Braxton, Karl Berger, Bob Brookmeyer and Sam Rivers. Dave has performed on many CDs with various artists including a solo release: "After Image", on the Nebula label. |
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Don Mock and Steve Kim
Don Mock - guitar; Steve Kim - bass; Jacques Willis - vibes/drums
Don Mock began playing music in the 1960’s. He was heavily influenced by the rock and roll stars of that period including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee and Mike Bloomfield. Throughout the course of his devel- opment, Mock mastered many styles of music including rock, blues and jazz and considers his style a “fusion of his total musical experience”. His musical journey took him, for a time, to Los Angeles. There is played in a popular jazz fusion band and was also a part of an acoustic guitar trio, which also featured Robben Ford and Jamie Findley. Mock is also an educator. In 1974, he met Howard Rob- erts and shortly thereafter began managing guitar seminars for Roberts. In 1977, Mock founded the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles. He has also published several instructional manuals on improvisation and has produced and directed many instructional videos featuring musical masters such as Joe Pass, Alan Holdsworth, Robben Ford, Herb Ellis, Steve Morse, Paul Gilbert, Pat Martino, Albert Collins, Al DiMeola, Keith Wyatt, John Petrucci, Victor Wooten and many more. Mock is presently an instructor at the Roberts Musical Institute. |
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