Danny Kolke, Jr.
Pianist, Vocalist, Composer and Arranger
Danny is an accomplished Jazz pianist as well as arranger and composer. As a pianist Danny is known for his aggressive technique and passionate voicings and as a composer he is known for a wide range of music including contemporary praise, choral arrangements, instrumental ensembles and more. Danny grew up in a very musical family and started performing at a young age. At his first piano recital he performed an original composition. At the age of 13 he became the regular church pianist and at 14 performed with the Edmonds Community College Jazz Band. At 16 he joined the vocal Jazz choir Soundsation and began recording regularly with several groups in the Seattle music scene. At 16 Danny dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music performance. At 19 he published his last Jazz pianist project entitled, "A New Meaning" after which Danny "hung it up" for a while and stopped performing. It was a number of years later when Danny got back involved with music through local church projects.
Worship Music Service
Danny's service in music ministry began at a very early age serving as church pianist when he was thirteen. Many years later Danny served as pianist for Kent First Baptist (http://www.fbckent.org) where he composed and arranged music for praise team, choir, and and special programs for Easter and Christmas. Danny currently attends Cascade Covenant Church in North Bend, Wa (http://CascadeCov.com) where he is actively involved in the music ministry teams. Danny is a prolific composer of contemporary music and contributes to projects regularly with original music and arrangements.
On a Personal Note
Danny lives with his wife Robyn and three children Leslie, James and Daniel III in the Snoqualmie Valley thirty miles east of Seattle. Danny's parents live close by and his father Sir Rev. Dr. Daniel A Kolke is a prolific author and now blogger after 40+ years in active service in the ministry. You can read Dan Sr's blog at http://www.kolkeministries.com/stop_and_think.
