PDX Jazz Thursdays at The Hoxton, Portland
Damian Erskine Trio

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Event: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Artist website: Damian Erskine

Venue website: Lovely Rita - The Hoxton, Portland  

Event website: PDX Jazz

Damian Erskine is known for his ability to fit into most any musical situation, extraordinary reading and improvising skills as well, as being an educator and columnist.  He has played in the studio or on the stage with • Peter Erskine • Gino Vannelli • Vince Mendoza and the WDR Big Band • The Jaco Pastorius Big Band • Les McCann • Skerik • Jeff Lorber • Jubu Smith • Nigel Hall • The Buddy Rich Alumni All-Star Band • Bob Sheppard • Joe Locke • John Beasley • George Colligan • Vardan Ovsepian • Antonio Hart • Dayna Stephens • Charmaine Neville and many others, as well as being featured on the Gospel Chops "Shed Sessionz Vol. 1" DVD. 

Damian is an adjunct professor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. In addition, he regularly teaches abroad with JEA (Jazz Education Abroad) in Shanghai, Bangkok, Cyprus and Beirut. He has taught in the US at Gerald Veasley's Bass Bootcamp, the National Guitar Workshop and Berklee College of Music's Guitar Week. 

The mission of PDX Jazz is to evolve the art of jazz by engaging our community, celebrating live performances, and enhancing arts education. 

PDX Jazz is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surround us.

Tickets:
   Online: $15
   PDX Jazz Members / Hoxton Guests: $10

Tickets non-refundable.