Within Sight Tickets

Damian Erskine is a renowned jazz bassist and educator based in Portland, Oregon. Under the project name Within Sight, he released a 2015 album that features an intimate quartet with George Colligan on piano, Tom Guarna on guitar, Reinhardt Melz on drums and percussionist Miguel Bernal on select tracks. Erskine’s career spans performing, recording, and teaching, and he is known for his lyrical bass lines, thoughtful improvisation, and collaborative spirit. As an adjunct professor at Portland State University, he shares his experience with the next generation of musicians while continuing to perform and record across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Within Sight sits in the broader arc of Erskine’s discography, which includes recent work like In This Moment (2021) and earlier live records such as Live at Portland State University (2011) and Live at Jimmy Mak's (recorded 2009, released 2011). His music blends jazz language with accessible melodies and swinging grooves, inviting listeners to engage with the moment and the musicianship in real time.

Upcoming tour activity for the Pacific Northwest includes a December 14, 2025 date at Alberta Street Pub in Portland, with additional Portland-area appearances reported by local venues. Fans can follow official channels for the latest schedule. Stay connected to secure your seats for the next performance by this acclaimed educator-performer.

Social links: Official site — damianerskine.com, Bandcamp pages for Within Sight and other titles — Bandcamp, Portland State University faculty profile, All About Jazz profile, and a feature in Guitar World. Follow these sources for updates, new releases, and performance clips.