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Greg Goebel
Greg Goebel is a jazz pianist living in Portland, OR.
About Me
Greg Goebel was born in Oregon and began playing piano and composing music from an
early age.
Upon graduation from the University of Oregon, the school said of his achievements,
“Greg has personally done more to elevate the performance level of our jazz students than
any other person, graduate or undergraduate, who has attended the U of O in a
t least the last fifteen years.” While at the University of Oregon, he received numerous
awards including a Composition award in Downbeat Magazine.
Greg then moved to Portland, OR where he quickly became one of the most in demand
pianists in the area. His musical style, “rich with subtle complexities and harmonic
surprises” make him a distinct voice among jazz pianists today.
Goebel has recorded and toured extensively in the United States, Canada, Europe and
Japan.
Currently recording and touring with singer Gino Vannelli, his contributions can be heard
on the CD, The Best and Beyond.
As a member of the David Friesen Trio, his work can be heard on Friesen’s 2009 CD, Five
and Three, the 2011 CD, Circle of Three and the 2013 release, Brilliant Heart.
Also as part of the Portland Jazz Quintet, Goebel can be heard on PDXV Vol. I and Vol. II.
Greg also leads his own group featuring Rob Davis on saxophones, Dave Captein on bass
and Todd Strait on drums. The debut album, Rainy City, will be released in 2013.
In addition to keeping a busy schedule in Portland, Goebel has had the pleasure of
performing with notable musicians such as John Handy, Dick Oatts, Terrell Stafford, Larry
Koonse, Houston Person, Byron Stripling, Pete Christlieb, Alan Jones, Rebecca Kilgore, Gary
Hobbs, Ron Steen, and many others.