Violinist and composer Ben Blechman is a jack of all trades on the fiddle, and local Portland, OR area freelance musician. A slippery master technician and improviser, he’s performed with chamber groups, jazz combos, symphonies, bluegrass bands, new acoustic ensembles, jam bands, rock bands, and more.
Current projects include:
- Terracoustic
- Stumptown Swing
- Clambake Combo
- various freelance sideman gigs
Past bands / ensembles:
- Cal Scott Band
- Monocle Band
- Taarka
- Whitewater Ramble
- Santa Cruz Symphony
- Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra
- Castalia String Quartet
- Hot Club of San Francisco
- and many more…
Ben holds a Masters degree in Violin Performance Practice from the University of California Santa Cruz.
- Less About Eye Terracoustic 5:41