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Biamp Portland Jazz Festival: David Friesen's Circle 3 Trio
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David Friesen, an acclaimed jazz bassist, has recorded over 80 CDs as a leader/co-leader and featured on more than 100 recordings. He has worked with jazz legends such as Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, and Chick Corea. Known for his captivating solo performances, Friesen has toured extensively across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. He is recognized as one of the 100 Greatest Jazz Bassists and one of the 20 most influential jazz bassists in history. Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Oregon Jazz Society Hall of Fame in 2012, Friesen's contributions also include composing two Academy Award-nominated musical scores for animated shorts.
The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a ten-day multi-venue celebration of jazz presented in Portland, Oregon. The Festival is dedicated to evolving America’s art form, featuring recognized jazz masters and rising jazz stars alongside local jazz heroes.