Dan Kramlich

Dan Kramlich is a Lecturer in the Music Department at Bellevue College's College of Arts and Humanities, where he teaches World Music, History of Jazz, Class Piano, Jazz Piano, and Piano. He is an active pianist and educator in the Seattle music community.

Educational Background:

• Studied under jazz legends Fred Hersch and Billy Hart at Western Michigan University.

Dan Kramlich's research and teaching interests center on jazz and piano performance. His expertise spans improvisational techniques, jazz history, and cross-cultural musical traditions. As a performer, he bridges academic instruction with real-world musical expression, particularly in jazz and contemporary styles.

Although no formal publications are listed, his work reflects a deep engagement with performance-based scholarship in music, particularly through recordings and live performances that inform pedagogy and artistic practice.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

Dan Kramlich advises student musicians through performance ensembles and private instruction, though specific advisees are not named. He has not received any mentioned grants, but his ongoing performance projects suggest active professional development and community engagement.

Dan performs regularly with the Dan Kramlich Grunge Trio and the Javatown Swing Orchestra, and collaborates with artists such as Jennifer Kienzle, Steve Treseler, Vern Sielert, Bernie Jacobs, and Phil Parisot, contributing to a vibrant regional music scene.