Steve Christofferson is a performer and educator

Music Man

Steve Christofferson, of Washougal, performs at several venues including the Heathman Hotel, Wilf’s, Benson Hotel and Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Bar, in Milwaukie, Ore. (pictured). He is scheduled to play the piano Saturday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at K’Syrah Catering, Wine and Bistro, in downtown Camas.

Steve Christofferson, of Washougal, performs at several venues including the Heathman Hotel, Wilf’s, Benson Hotel and Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Bar, in Milwaukie, Ore. (pictured). He is scheduled to play the piano Saturday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at K’Syrah Catering, Wine and Bistro, in downtown Camas. Kelly Otto

A local musician has a gig at least four times a week.

When Steve Christofferson, of Washougal, plays a piano, it can be with solo singers, quartets or orchestras. He has written "a tune or two" and played on other people's recordings.

Christofferson, 56, has also participated in week long residence camps for adults and high school musicians in Port Townsend, Wash., and at Stanford University.

He has worked with some Washougal High School students as they prepare to perform in the Blue Note Cafe series at the school.

"I love the Blue Note Cafe," Christofferson said. "School concerts are nothing new, but anyone can try out for it. It's a student led thing."

For more of this story, see the Camas-Washougal Post-Record print edition.