Join us on Friday evening, February 21st at 7:30 pm as the UO Small Jazz Ensembles return to the Jazz Station with guitarist Dan Balmer.

From coffee shop gigs at 15 to chart-topping success with Tom Grant in the 90s, world tours with two-time Grammy winner Diane Schuur and Pink Martini and featured performances with contemporary jam bands, Dan Balmer brings fire and heart every time he plays the guitar.

The first guitarist in the Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame, a member of the Oregon music Hall of fame, Dan was also honored as the 2024 PDX Jazz Festival Jazz Master. He has played on over 100 record including 12 of as the leader. His compositions have appeared in film, tv, and radio, and he has performed with some of the most important jazz artists of the last 4 decades. 

Tickets ($15 general admission) may be purchased online at thejazzstation.org or at the door. The UO Small Jazz Ensembles will also play a free opening set from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.