Pianist Dan Kramlich has established himself as one of Seattle’s most sought after performers, educators, composers, and adjudicators. His playing style was informed by jazz legends Fred Hersch and Billy Hart, with whom he worked extensively while studying at Western Michigan University, where he earned a B.M. in Jazz Studies. Dan also earned an M.A. in Orchestration for Film, Games, and Television from the University of Chichester in the U.K.
Dan can be heard on many recordings by local musicians, including Steve Treseler’s “Center Song,” the Vern Sielert Dektet’s “From There to Here,” Bernie Jacobs’ “One by One,” and Phil Parisot’s “Lingo” and “Creekside.”
He currently performs with his own group, the Dan Kramlich Grunge Trio, as well as the Javatown Swing Orchestra, Jennifer Kienzle, and many others.
Dan also maintains a busy teaching studio. He currently teaches courses in piano, jazz history, and music technology at Seattle Pacific University and Bellevue College.
October 7, 2026
Bebop, Boleros, and Bossas
The Royal Room, Columbia City
7:30, $20 advance, $25 door
October 9, 2026
Billy Brandt Band
North City Bistro, Shoreline
8:00, $20 tickets
October 18, 2026
Jazz Composers' Showcase
Tim's Tavern, White Center
7:00, $20 tickets
October 24, 2026
Jake Bergevin Quartet
Cafe Louvre, Edmonds
4:00, no cover
October 29, 2026
Duo w/ Billy Brandt
Renaissance Hotel, Downtown Seattle
6:00, no cover
November 14, 2026
Dan Kramlich Trio
Boxley's, North Bend
8:00, no cover
December 6, 2026
Jake Bergevin Album Release
Bluwater Distilling, Everett
5:00, no cover
Dan Kramlich is currently the jazz piano instructor, jazz ensemble director, and jazz history lecturer at Seattle Pacific University. He also teaches class piano and individual jazz piano lessons at Bellevue College.
Private lessons are available.
For more information about lessons, contact Dan at dankramlich@gmail.com.
These are 10 fun pieces for solo piano that I use regularly in my private teaching studio. The pieces cover many different styles; there are traditional waltzes, jazz pieces, and more modern classical compositions.