HOME BIO MUSIC CLIENTS CONTACT BIO Since relocating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts to the Portland area, Don has flourished in his career as a freelance guitarist. Don has appeared in venues such as the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra ; the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival with vocalist Diane Schuur ; the Keller Auditorium with Norman Leyden and the Woody Hite Big Band . Performances also include the Waterfront Blues Festival and the Oregon Zoo Concert series with the “Portland Jazz All Stars” featuring pianist Tom Grant. As a theater guitarist , he has played on touring companies of New York Broadway musical productions including “Zorba the Greek”with Anthony Quinn , “Hello Dolly” with Carol Channing , “Fiddler on the Roof” with Theodore Bikel , and “Man of LaMancha” with Robert Goulet. In addition, he was the guitarist for the traveling casts of Broadway’s “Showboat” and “A Chorus Line” . Don worked for 12 years as the on call guitarist with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra , and appeared alongside film composer/ song writer Randy Newman, trumpeter Doc Sevrensen , composer / singer Anthony Newley , Broadway star Carol Lawrence, vocalist Frankie Laine and pianist Roger Williams. As a professional freelance guitarist , Jansen is known for his versatility . For example, he played a luncheon for Luciano Pavarotti , and in the same week an evening concert with pop vocal legend Bobby Vinton. Don has over 20 years experience playing , corporate events , private parties , weddings and receptions. Sophisticated Music For Your Special Occasion Contact Don at: 503-579-6852 donjansen@comcast.net