Greg Goebel was born in Oregon and began playing and composing music from an early age. Upon graduation from the University of Oregon, where he studied with Gary Versace, Randy Porter and Steve Owen, 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 UofO in at least the last fifteen years.†While at the University of Oregon Greg recieved an award in Downbeat Magazine for Outstanding Original Composition.
Greg then moved to Portland, OR where he has quickly become 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.
Greg has recorded and toured the US, Canada and Europe with renowned bassist David Friesen and is a current member of the David Friesen Trio. In addition to keeping a busy schedule in Portland, Greg has had the pleasure of performing with notable musicians such as John Handy, Dick Oatts, Bob Magnusson, Terrell Stafford, Peter Epstein, Alan Jones, Rebecca Kilgore, Gary Hobbs, Ron Steen and John Gross.
“Greg is one of my favorite piano players. I’ve used him more in the past year than anyone. He is the best of the young guys in town, just phenomenal, a brilliant musician!â€
-drummer, Ron Steen
“A young musician with talent to make larger waves. Goebel’s solos rich with complexities and harmonic surprises earned sustained applause from the audience.â€
-Doug Ramsey/Rifftides
"Greg is one of the most “hired†young piano players because his ear is so good. Probably also because he has a great time feel, great chops and is a very nice person. But that’s Greg “The Side Manâ€. As a leader he is cutting and ruthless, demanding perfection and blind obedience…but seriously folks, Greg is writing some great great music that’s intricate, swinging and very beautiful."
-drummer, Alan Jones
"Vastly underheard."
-The Oregonian
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