Montavilla Jazz Presents: Dani Barker

Sun, Aug 31

TICKETS $25 - 21+ PLEASE intricate Afro-Caribbean rhythms and layered Neo-Soul harmonies create a vibrant sound that speaks to the global influence of jazz. Lineup: TBA Dani Barker, aka Dani Danger, is a Jamaican-American multi-genre artist with a smooth and soulful sound. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL, currently residing in Portland, her effortless blend of jazz, Caribbean influence, soul, and R&B is bound to perk the ear of any listener. Dani moved to Portland in 2015 to pursue a career in jazz music. She started her journey at Portland State University and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Performance. Shortly after arriving, she appeared alongside Darrell Grant’s MJ New Quartet and was a featured artist at the Portland Jazz Festival. In 2022, Dani debuted in her first theatre performance as the lead in Portland Playhouses’ 12-week run of Bella: An American Tall Tale and made her return in 2024 as Miss Honey in Matilda. Teacher by day, performer by night, she is also the lead singer of the Soulful Sundays home band, the Love Train, hosted at the Alberta Street Pub every Sunday. In 2023, joined Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe band as a featured vocalist and tours throughout the year. *The 12th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF), presented by Accelerator Design Studios, takes place August 29–31, 2025, with a village-style celebration of Portland’s boundary-pushing jazz scene. Featuring 26 concerts across five venues, MJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—ticket sales directly support jazz education and community programs in Montavilla and beyond.