TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES Kerry Politzer is a Portland-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She is on the music faculty of Portland State University and has also taught at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University, the University of Portland, and the University of Manitoba. Kerry received a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied improvisation and composition with the late jazz guru Charlie Banacos, and a Master of Music from Rowan University. Prior to her latest album Ruminations (PJCE Records), Kerry released seven jazz CDs as a leader, including Blue in Blue, which featured saxophonist Donny McCaslin and was termed a “first-rate jazz outing” by AllAboutJazz.com. She has also been a featured sideman on albums of George Colligan, Laura Dreyer, and the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE). Her commissions include works for the PJCE as well as a solo piano piece, “Microclimates,” for the pianist Andree-Ann Deschenes. This piece was featured on Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline. In 2019, Kerry was awarded a Regional Arts and Culture Council Artistic Focus grant to explore the music of Brazilian composer Durval Ferreira. The project culminated in the August 2019 release of Diagonal: The Music of Durval Ferreira. Kerry continues to be inspired by Brazilian music. The pianist has headlined the Montavilla Jazz Festival and performed at other festivals and venues including the 25th Annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival, the Black Dolphin, Jazz Forum, the Oregon Coast Jazz Party, Jazz in the Valley, Smalls, the Sound Room, and many others. 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES Chance Hayden - guitar Matt Sazima - piano Ross Garlow - bass Chris Brown - drums The Ben Fowler Quintet infuses modern jazz with a heavy dose of soul, blues, and gospel roots. Get ready for an incredible night of music at The 1905! The band has new music, special guests, and surprises a plenty for this evening. Besides the standard repertoire from The Pilgrimage album era, Fowler will be sizzling up some new and modern tunes as well, from some of Ben's biggest influences, including Kenny Garrett, Mike Stern, Donald Harrison, Vincent Herring, The Crusaders, and more. 

TICKETS $15 | 21+ PLEASE In this unprecedented concert, Portland rapper Wynne is joining forces with some of the city's most talented musicians to perform six shows across town at the end of September. Backed by Greaterkind, one of Portland’s premier jazz bands, Wynne will perform innovative musical arrangements of fan-favorites from her catalog. This show at The 1905 will feature an opening set by Mal London, an emerging R&B artist with a genre-bending style and a rich musical background. Wynne will deliver a unique performance, bringing together her high-energy lyrical performance and Greaterkind's virtuosic playing - this is surely not one to miss. Wynne is one of Hip-Hop’s most remarkable rising stars. Born Sina Wynne Holwerda in 1997, and growing up an outcast in Lake Oswego, a suburb of Portland, Oregon, she gravitated towards Hip-Hop at the age of nine. Studying the greats from afar, and dedicating her life to becoming a rapper by the age of 12, she established herself in the underground scene by competing in national cyphers. Soaking up influence from the greats of generations past (Jay-Z, Dilla, Foxy Brown, and the list goes on), as well as modern paragons like SZA and Drake, Wynne became a phenom by the age of 19, going viral several times and blowing the internet away with her veteran-level rapping. She quickly started gaining co-signs from some of music’s titans (Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Twista, Wyclef Jean) and cultural gatekeepers like Rob Markman and Zane Lowe, among several others. At 21 years old Wynne graduated college after four years of studying music and social justice, and released her debut mixtape “If I May..,” boasting assists from several A-list producers such as Hit-Boy, DJ Dahi, and Sounwave, as well as features from J.I.D, Mahalia, and fellow hometown hero, Damian Lillard. This took her on a sold-out tour with Earthgang and Mick Jenkins at the top of 2020. Through the early 2020s, she dropped an experimental EP with Dreamville super-producer Christo, along with a dozen singles, garnering millions of streams as she shepherded fans towards her new sound, ending the year with a viral hit, “Look At You.” 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES The Galen Clark Organ Trio brings a genre bending approach to the classic organ trio instrumentation, exploring entropic soundscapes, psychedelic funk and groove heavy electronic tinged jazz. The trio features Seattle drummer Micah Hummel on drums (Anna Tivel, Quickly Quickly) and Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (Skerik, McTuff, Robert Walter) and features special guest LA saxophonist Nicole McCabe (Louis Cole, Gerald Clayton, Justin Brown) Nicole McCabe - sax Micah Hummel - drums Andy Coe - guitar Galen Clark - organ Galen Clark is a keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and educator based in Portland, OR. He leads the soul funk collective Outer Orbit and the genre bending group Trio Subtonic and he is 1/3 of the NW collaboration Patterns Fly with D'Vonne Lewis and Andy Coe. He has toured and collaborated with artists such as Anna Tivel, Sarah Clarke, Sleater-Kinney, A Love Electric, Jessica Lurrie and more. 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES Performing music by icons of early jazz such as Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Clarence Williams, and Bix Beiderbecke, as well as lesser known musical stylists, territory bands, and innovators such as Bennie Moten, Alex Hill, and Jabbo Smith, the Bridgetown Sextet has cemented its reputation as a favorite among both listening audiences and dancers in the Pacific Northwest. The band was founded in 2008 by Andrew Oliver and Scott Kennedy and has seen various personnel changes over the years as band members have come and gone from the Portland area. Now a seven-piece band with the recent additions of Sam Dechenne on trumpet and Tyson Stubelek on drums, as well as Andrew’s return from London in 2020, the Sextet continues to refine its visceral, joyful, and authentic approach to traditional jazz, stomp, and swing. The band has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, Portland Lindy Exchange, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle, the Seaside Jazz Festival, traditional jazz socities around the Northwest, and all the major Portland area clubs past and present including the Jack London Revue, the 1905, Jimmy Mak’s, the Blue Monk, Secret Society and Duff’s Garage. 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES From straight ahead jazz, funk and pop, to the avant garde, Greg Goebel is considered one of the Northwest's first call pianists. Praised by critics for "manifesting his ideas with the immediacy and sureness of a master craftsman" (Jazz Times) and as "a force that is stretching known boundaries and moving the music into new territory" (Larry Koonse), pianist Greg Goebel shows himself as firmly rooted in tradition while simultaneously proving to be a unique voice among a new generation. “Greg has personally done more to elevate the performance level of our students than any other person, graduate or undergraduate, who has attended the University of Oregon in at least the last fifteen years,” said the school upon his graduation. Since school, Goebel has recorded and toured extensively in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. Touring, recording and co-producing with singer Gino Vannelli for over 10 years, his contributions can be heard on the CD, The Best and Beyond,the DVD, Live in L.A., as well as the most recent Wilderness Road. A long time member of David Friesen's Circle 3 Trio, his work can be heard on Friesen’s 2009 CD, Five and Three, the 2011 CD, Circle of Three, the 2013 release, Brilliant Heart, 2014’s Where the Light Falls and Triple Exposure released in 2016. In 2013, Greg’s first album as a leader, Rainy City, was released to critical acclaim. “Goebel deserves all the praise hereabouts. He’s a burner!" (George Fendell/JSO) "Greg Goebel is one of about half a dozen pianists that are redefining the instrument, the literature and the useful purpose of the piano and doing it with the skills of a master. 5 Stars!" (Brent Black/@CriticalJazz) In addition to keeping a busy schedule in Portland, Goebel has had the pleasure of performing with notable musicians such as John Handy, Antonio Hart, Dick Oatts, Terrell Stafford, Dave Pietro, Larry Koonse, Houston Person, Byron Stripling, Pete Christlieb, Ken Peplowski, Ben Wendel, Allison Miller, Eric Marienthal, Steve Wilson and many others. When not touring, Greg enjoys performing locally with a wide variety of artists and teaching motivated students of all experience levels. 

$25 TICKETS - ALL AGES Calling all Yacht Rock fans! Come join us for this fun night of "off the beaten path" music at The 1905! Dockin' Yachts, is a Portland all-star Yacht Rock Revue band, featuring Glen Hoover (guitar and vocals), Kirk Kalbfleisch (drums), Sam Arnold (bass), Sam Stewart (guitar), Alex Milsted (keys). The band was formed out of a genuine love for the iconic sound of this music, with its incredible song writing and studio musicianship that we all grew up admiring. You can expect to hear all the smooth rock hits from the mid 70's to early 80's from artists such as Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, etc. The band is fantastic and plays the mess out of this catalog! 

$25 TICKETS - ALL AGES Bobby is a band leader, musician, record producer, songwriter, and session musician with a 40-year professional history that spans the globe and a lengthy discography. Originally from New York City, Bobby developed his reputation while performing with Joe Cocker at Woodstock, touring with Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen, and performing and/or touring or recording with countless other music stars such as Al Jarreau, Jackson Browne, Beach Boys, the Captain & Tennille, and Etta James – to name a few. He has an extensive discography. He also performed and toured the globe for 10 years with Tom Jones. Bobby was nominated “Outstanding Percussionist” (a Muddy Waters Award), he was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and he received The Jazz Hero Award from the Jazz Journalists Association. Bobby has been a respected advocate, speaker, instructor and keeper of Latin rhythms on the Portland music scene for many years. The Ensemble is his central focus. In 1994 Bobby formed his own Latin jazz group – the Bobby Torres Ensemble featuring Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, a pulsating Latin bass, sizzling horns, and vocalists. The Bobby Torres Ensemble includes musical talent of the highest caliber in Portland to explore the many musical inflections of Latin Jazz. Bobby’s music is a toe tapping fusion of American and Latin standards arranged with churning Latin grooves richly ornamented with jazz inflections. The Ensemble has opened for Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. And, the Ensemble has been host to such stars as Luis Conte, Orestes Vilato, Alex Acuna, Claudia Lennear, Nancy King, Karla Harris and featured almost the entire Tedeschi Trucks Band during the Ensemble’s Waterfront Blues Festival performance in 2016. 

TICKETS $20 - 21+ PLEASE Randy Porter - piano Todd Strait - drums Nathanael Ankeny - sax Justin Copeland - trumpet Patrick Golichnik - bass Nathanael Ankeny is an Associate Professor of Music at George Fox University in Newberg, OR, where he teaches jazz improvisation, applied saxophone, theory, aural skills, arts appreciation, and serves as the director of the University’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos. His first album of original compositions, Joy in the Making, was released in September 2023, and features Justin Copeland, Randy Porter, Patrick Golichnik, and Todd Strait. As an active performer, Ankeny can be heard regularly with his trio in the greater Portland area. As a jazz director he has performed with and/or led performances with Matt Wilson, Dave Pietro, Erica von Kleist, John Clayton, Benny Green, Wycliffe Gordon, Allan Chase, Byron Stripling, Katie Thiroux, Dan Balmer, Randy Halberstadt, Justin Copeland, Joseph L. Jefferson, George Colligan, Greg Goebel and Jason Palmer. His accomplishments as a classical saxophonist include performing as a featured soloist with the Spokane Symphony and with the Portland Wind Symphony. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Machado Mijiga - drums Patrick Golićnik - upright bass Dario LaPoma - piano BrandonLee Cierley - sax Fresh off signing with Belgium label StereoFox & his appearance at the 45th Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, come out and celebrate the release of BrandonLee Cierley’s 3rd studio album “Be Water, My Friend” for the first album release show in PDX. Here’s a snippet of what to expect on the album: "Be Water, My Friend" is an ode to one of my idols, Bruce Lee and his infamous quote, resembling self reflection while encompassing the idea of "being water,” adapting to life obstacles that we each uniquely face. This album is composed of 10 original compositions. Each track, a dedication to someone important in my life, the far reaching spectrum of experiences, as well as pop culture references that have influenced me in some way. The first half of the album is Modern Jazz featuring Portland musicians in a more "acoustic" setting whereas the latter half is all high energy Groove/Jazz Hop vibes featuring a different set of Portland musicians in an "electric" setting. I have some featured artists on this record that are close friends or mentors to me who brought out the best in each song.” Come through and enjoy the new album, some brand new tunes off his next record and crowd favorites 

TICKETS $15 | 21+ PLEASE Cameron J. Smith - MPC, Percussion, chants/ Affirmations Jacque Hammond - Vox Cosmos Dark - Vox Rodolfo Lopez - Bass Brown Calvin - Keys/synth Darian Anthony Patrick - Drums/Misc percussion Cameron Smith and friends invite you to a night of Meditative and Mindful music that focuses on shared affirmations from the band with the audience and entering sonic gateways of love, ancestry and the next evolution of this thing we call: “Jazz”. Tribute will be paid to the masters, ancestors/ loved ones before us, the those who are still with us and the ones blossoming before our very eyes. Join us September 27th for something new that can heal the frequency of a world currently on fire 

TICKETS $30 - ALL AGES "If this band appeared in New York City, they'd be a sensation!" That was guitar great--and one-time Mel Brown bandmate--George Benson's reaction after hearing the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group open for him back in September, 2003 at Oregon's prestigious Britt Festival. In fact, this true all-star band--each member is widely viewed as tops in the Northwest on his instrument--has been a sensation for a long while now. With a collective resume that reads like a "Who's Who" of jazz, blues, and soul (all four members are Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees), this group has the talent and confidence to be completely spontaneous--from their blistering solos to their improvised arrangements and segues. No wonder they've thrilled audiences wherever they've played. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Upon Christopher Brown’s return to Portland in 2012—which was preceded by 13 years in the NYC area, as well as four years in the Marine Corps—the assemblage of his quartet quickly became one of note. And by 2017, his quartet had officially become the most visible Jazz group in all of Portland, with a steady weekly cadence of 3-4 performances, which was maintained until the start of the global pandemic. And even then, it took them no more than three months to return to a similar weekly performance schedule. Since 2017, the quartet has created a home for themselves at the famed 1905 Jazz club in Portland. And through their regular performances, they’ve not only helped to raise the profile of the venue to one of the world’s top 100 Jazz clubs according to Down Beat Magazine, but of Jazz itself in Portland. So in a market where it's difficult to maintain group's with the same personnel, it's arguable that the Christopher Brown Quartet succeeds as being one of (if not the best) Jazz "group" in all of Portland, which in turn gives them such a powerful, polished, and identifiable sound. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Lewis Porter, pianist, educator, author, has performed across the USA and Europe. He was the subject of a full-page article in Downbeat in 2019 and a four-page feature in Jazz Times the same year. He was nominated for a Grammy in 1995 and has won two ASCAP prizes. He appears on 38 albums with Dave Liebman, Marc Ribot, Gary Bartz, John Patitucci, Terri Lyne Carrington, Tia Fuller and others. Critics write that his music makes “a beautifully creative whole" and that he is “a first-rate pianist.” Jazz Journal of the UK write: Technique, imagination and feeling are all at his disposal." Holding a Ph.D. in musicology, he is well-known as an educator and author, most notably of a celebrated book on Coltrane. His acclaimed weekly jazz essay series on Substack, “Playback with Lewis Porter”(https://lewisporter.substack.com), is followed by over 5,000 jazz fans, scholars, and musicians worldwide. Chris Brown has played drums with the Marsalis family, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, and many other legends. 

$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES Founded in 2023, the West Coast Brazilian Jazz Collective brings together for women who specialize in Brazilian jazz and folkloric music. Renowned flutist Rebecca Kleinmann, Bay Area percussionist/educator Ami Molinelli and bassist Tomoko Funaki, and local jazz pianist Kerry Politzer put their talents together to perform a program including choros, sambas, and works by Hermeto Pascoal (one of which he wrote especially for Kleinmann). 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Gordon Lee - piano John Nastos - sax Brent Follis - drums James Powers. - trombone Xylyn Hathaway - bass Gordon will be playing an eclectic mix of his own original music, some jazz standards and maybe a Jim Pepper song! “Lee unravels a series of original melodies that are insinuating or soulful or both” — Jazz Times “Pianist Gordon Lee’s solos are often vast feats of architecture, their immense proportions looming up with great suddenness…symphonic precision as well as spontaneous improvisation” Jazz Society of Oregon Gordon Lee is a composer, jazz pianist, arranger, conductor and music educator. Although he is best known for his jazz performances and compositions, Lee is active in many styles of music. He has had commissions to compose chamber music and music for large ensembles from Oregon Symphony members, the Amadei String Quartet, big bands, and vocalists including a collaboration with Ghanaian singer Obo Addy on an orchestral suite in 2004. He taught improvisation, theory and jazz history at Western Oregon University from 1999 to 2019 and was Executive Director of the award winning W.O.U./Mel Brown Summer Jazz Camp. He conducted the jazz ensembles at Reed College from 2009 to 2017. 

TICKETS $20 - 21+ PLEASE Ciao Felicia is a Portland, Oregon-based tango band that blends jazz and classical influences with classic tango tradition. The band’s name playfully merges the pop culture phrase “Bye, Felicia” with the title of the traditional tango song “Felicia,” reflecting their unique approach to the genre. The band has been a vibrant part of Portland’s tango scene for many years and has recently exploded their activity in the post-pandemic era, performing at milongas and concert stages. In 2025 Ciao Felicia is on tour around the West Coast of the United States. The band has been instrumental in creating the recurring Andina Milonga at the local restaurant Andina—a highly successful event that has revitalized live tango music for dancers in the Portland metro area. They have also performed at outdoor milongas at Director Park, engaging directly with the Portland public through free events in a central location, and are frequently invited to perform at Tango Berretín, further solidifying their presence in the local tango community. Committed to community outreach, Ciao Felicia performed at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and at Alice Ott Middle School, collaborating with dancers Bassel Hamieh and Remanda Xiang to inspire and educate the next generation. Performing at milongas, private, and public events, Ciao Felicia continues to support and enrich the local tango community, ensuring that live tango music remains an accessible and integral part of Portland’s cultural landscape. 

++ PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS EVENT IS FOCUSED ON EDUCATION - PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION ++ In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for teenage musicians (as well as band instructors), drummer/bandleader Christopher Brown will host an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” with his quartet. And what will separate this event from any other like it is that it’ll combine the Jam session, concert, and clinic experience into a collection of transformative moments for all involved. On the 1st Sunday of each month Christopher teams up with Montavilla Jazz to provide our city with an invaluable Jazz workshop that’s designed to adequately prepare young musicians for the most competitive musical environments in the world (namely NYC). So for the cost of a trip to Starbucks, this event provides: • 30 min concert by Christopher’s quartet. • One hour Q & A with the quartet. • 30 min food, beverage, and mingling break. • One hour of interactive music mentoring with members of Christopher’s quartet. • Access to the quartet’s extended network. **THERE IS NO FOOD OR DRINK SERVED AT THIS EVENT (outside food and drinks are permitted)** 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Tim Willcox, Tenor Saxophone Jack Radsliff, Guitar Chuck Israels, Bass Chuck Israels is a composer/arranger/bassist who has worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J.J. Johnson, John Coltrane, and many others. He is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio from 1961 through 1966 and for his pioneering accomplishments in Jazz Repertory as Director of the National Jazz Ensemble from 1973 to 1981. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES George Colligan - piano Eric Gruber - bass Michael Raynor - drums Holly Resnick - vocals Experience an unforgettable evening of music and community with Holly Resnick, jazz vocalist known for her personal and honest interpretations of the Great American Songbook, and world-class jazz pianist, George Colligan. Colligan's masterful touch brings something new to songs you've heard again and again. Every time he performs these beloved songs, he does something new, something brilliant, and reimagines every song like it's the first you've ever heard it. The two have developed a friendship and camaraderie over the years, so not only is their music memorable, their lighthearted, playful banter between songs adds a personally entertaining dimension to the show. Their onstage presence is both inviting and transformative, and leaves audiences feeling musically fulfilled and deeply moved. The duo will be supported and uplifted that evening by two of their favorite band mates, Eric Gruber on bass and Michael Raynor on drums. This quartet loves to perform together and you can't help but feel like you are part of the music they create together. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Integer Trio began in 2018, led by award-winning composer/pianist Todd Marston, featuring Andrew Jones (Teton, And/Or You) on bass, and Micah Hummel (Anna Tivel, Quickly Quickly) on drums. Marston’s compositional influences range from post rock to classical music, and his emotive compositions share a strong sense of melody and rhythm. Ranging from groove-based tunes to more straight ahead modern jazz, integer’s music will bring the listener on a unique & inspiring adventure. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES With its soulful groove and dynamic improvisation, Banana Hammond showcases a quartet of highly respected jazz musicians. The band features the expressive B-3 organ of veteran Joe Bagg, the masterful guitar work of Ryan Meagher, the lyrical saxophone of Tim Willcox, and the versatile rhythm of drummer Charlie Doggett. Rooted in the classic jazz organ tradition, Banana Hammond takes the sound in a fresh direction. The blend of Bagg's deep, bebop and blues-infused organ, Meagher's modern guitar, Willcox's polished saxophone, and Doggett's intricate drumming creates a captivating mix of old-school soul-jazz and contemporary exploration. 

TICKETS $20 - 21+ PLEASE Join Portland-based jazz vocalist Calysta Cheyenne for a special evening celebrating the release of her debut album. Known for her warm tone, heartfelt phrasing, and theatrical stage presence, Calysta has captivated audiences with her interpretations of the Great American Songbook for years. With this album she expands her artistry into original jazz-pop compositions that honor the classics while bringing a modern sensibility and personal storytelling to the forefront. For this performance, Calysta will present the album in its entirety along with some of her favorite standards, joined by Brandon Nelson (piano), Matt Sazima (bass), and David Hagen (drums). *CDs will be available for purchase after the show. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Performing music by icons of early jazz such as Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Clarence Williams, and Bix Beiderbecke, as well as lesser known musical stylists, territory bands, and innovators such as Bennie Moten, Alex Hill, and Jabbo Smith, the Bridgetown Sextet has cemented its reputation as a favorite among both listening audiences and dancers in the Pacific Northwest. The band was founded in 2008 by Andrew Oliver and Scott Kennedy and has seen various personnel changes over the years as band members have come and gone from the Portland area. Now a seven-piece band with the recent additions of Sam Dechenne on trumpet and Tyson Stubelek on drums, as well as Andrew’s return from London in 2020, the Sextet continues to refine its visceral, joyful, and authentic approach to traditional jazz, stomp, and swing. The band has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, Portland Lindy Exchange, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle, the Seaside Jazz Festival, traditional jazz socities around the Northwest, and all the major Portland area clubs past and present including the Jack London Revue, the 1905, Jimmy Mak’s, the Blue Monk, Secret Society and Duff’s Garage. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES From coffee house gigs at fifteen to chart-topping success with the Tom Grant Band in the 90s, world tours with two-time Grammy Award winner Diane Schuur and contemporary jam-bands, Dan Balmer brings fire and heart every time he plays the guitar. His playing spans nearly one hundred CDs including twelve as a leader from which his original works have appeared internationally in television, film and radio. An in-demand educator, Dan maintains a busy schedule of private lessons, group clinics and master classes throughout the US and abroad. He adjudicates student jazz band competitions at events such as the Monterey Next Generation Festival and Reno Jazz Festival along with being a long-term teacher at the Centrum Jazz Workshop. He is the director of jazz combos at Lewis And Clark College while also on faculty at virtually every other college in the greater Portland, Oregon area. Dan has performed or toured with Joey DeFrancesco, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Les McCann, Javon Jackson and Karrin Allyson, Benny Golson, Jeff Hamilton, Gerald Clayton, John Clayton, Terell Stafford, Ingrid Jensen, Duduka da Fonseca, Kendrick Scott, Taylor Eigsti, Buddy De Franco, Bruce Forman and countless others. Dan’s love of guitar and making music combined with discipline, technique and restless curiosity provide an ever-deepening experience for himself and his listeners. In every performance he finds himself in the middle of the path, amidst a continuous and compelling process of discovery. 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES Kerry Politzer is a Portland-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She is on the music faculty of Portland State University and has also taught at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University, the University of Portland, and the University of Manitoba. Kerry received a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied improvisation and composition with the late jazz guru Charlie Banacos, and a Master of Music from Rowan University. Prior to her latest album Ruminations (PJCE Records), Kerry released seven jazz CDs as a leader, including Blue in Blue, which featured saxophonist Donny McCaslin and was termed a “first-rate jazz outing” by AllAboutJazz.com. She has also been a featured sideman on albums of George Colligan, Laura Dreyer, and the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE). Her commissions include works for the PJCE as well as a solo piano piece, “Microclimates,” for the pianist Andree-Ann Deschenes. This piece was featured on Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline. In 2019, Kerry was awarded a Regional Arts and Culture Council Artistic Focus grant to explore the music of Brazilian composer Durval Ferreira. The project culminated in the August 2019 release of Diagonal: The Music of Durval Ferreira. Kerry continues to be inspired by Brazilian music. The pianist has headlined the Montavilla Jazz Festival and performed at other festivals and venues including the 25th Annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival, the Black Dolphin, Jazz Forum, the Oregon Coast Jazz Party, Jazz in the Valley, Smalls, the Sound Room, and many others. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Creative Music Guild Improvisational Summit Presents: Jones and I. Noah Simpson- Trumpet Noah Bernstein- Alto Saxophone Mike Gamble- Guitar & FX Mike Lockwood- Drums Andrew Jones- Bass & Compositions Join us for an exciting evening of spontaneous musical exploration at the 1905 Jazz Club, as part of the Creative Music Guild’s Improvisation Summit of Portland. Leading the charge is Andrew Jones, bassist and composer, along with his ensemble, "Jones and I". Known for their adventurous, improvisation-driven performances, the group blends elements of jazz, experimental sound, and raw creative energy to craft unique and captivating soundscapes, all based on the compositional mastermind of Andrew Jones. The band features an outstanding lineup of musicians: Noah Simpson on trumpet, Noah Bernstein on alto saxophone, Mike Gamble on guitar and FX, and Mike Lockwood on drums. Their latest album, Borb, available here, is a perfect reflection of their genre-defying approach—creating rich textures and spontaneous, free-flowing music that evolves in real time. As part of the Improvisation Summit, this performance will showcase the heart of Portland's creative music scene—where the unexpected is always on the horizon. Whether you're a longtime fan of improvisational music or just looking for an electrifying, immersive experience, this is an event you won't want to miss! 

$20 TICKETS | ALL AGES Keep the energy flowing into the late night with Neighbors, an exciting passion project that brings together Mike Gamble (guitar), Garrett Baxter (bass guitar), and Machado Mijiga (drums). Known for their bold, genre-defying sound, the trio blends elements of jazz, funk, experimental rock, and electronic music, creating a unique and dynamic experience that thrives on spontaneity and collaboration. With Mike Gamble’s innovative guitar work, Garrett Baxter’s driving bass lines, and Machado Mijiga’s masterful rhythms, Neighbors pushes musical boundaries while maintaining a groove that’s impossible to resist. Their performances are a celebration of improvisation, with each set offering something fresh and exciting. This late-night performance is part of the Creative Music Guild’s Improvisation Summit of Portland, an unmissable event for anyone interested in witnessing the city's best musicians exploring new sonic territories. If you’re ready for an electrifying, unpredictable night of music, Neighbors is the perfect way to cap off your evening. 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES Details coming soon... 

$20 TICKETS | ALL AGES Hailing from Rochester, New York, Johnnie Ballard is a powerhouse drummer known for his deep groove, technical precision, and versatility across jazz, fusion, gospel, and funk. With years of live and studio experience, he has become a sought-after musician in both secular and gospel music scenes. Johnnie has performed with a diverse range of artists, including Ian James Band, Brent Mills and Friends, gospel legend Donnie McClurkin, Ronnie Coleman Jr., Portland Singing. Christmas Tree, Red Yarn and the Yarn Family, Arietta Ward, and World Stage Theater. He also serves as a drummer for churches and ministries across the country, bringing passion and spiritual depth to worship music. Beyond performing, Johnnie is a dedicated mentor to young drummers, helping to shape the next generation of musicians. He also serves as the drum line instructor for the Parkrose High School Marching Band.