The 1905's Upcoming Shows

TICKETS $30 - ALL AGES Kicking off our Women in Jazz week is a special birthday show with LaRhonda Steele and Nafisaria! LaRhonda, A Blues and gospel singer and songwriter, is recognized as one the region's best rhythm and blues vocalists. She has been dubbed "The First Lady of Portland Blues”—a title of leadership that she lives up to as she shares songs that carry forth directly from her soul and spiritual life-force. LaRhonda enjoys performing with her band at local festivals, theaters, private parties and clubs. Working as a Vocal Coach she enjoys helping others find their voice. Nafisaria Mathews is a singer/guitarist from the north Portland area. She started singing at a very young age alongside her mother, the late great pianist Janice Scroggins. She has graced many stages with many amazing artists including Esperanza Spalding, Liv Warfield, The doo doo funk all stars, Portland Cello Project and last but not least, her big sister Arietta Wards band, Mz. Ettas World. 

TICKETS $30 - ALL AGES Kerry Politzer is a Portland-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She is on the music faculty of Portland State University and Clackamas Community College, 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 Alternate Route (Whirlwind Recordings), Kerry released eight jazz CD’s 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 $30 - ALL AGES John Moak, Trombone Max Reynolds, Guitar Michael Rodenkirch, Drums Chuck Israels, Bass Jessica and Chuck Israels are a father-daughter jazz duo: Chuck Israels, the renowned bassist and arranger, often features his daughter Jessica Israels, a vocalist, in his ensembles like the Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra, especially on tracks like Bill Evans' "Waltz for Debby," blending her clear voice into intricate big band arrangements for a unique sound. Chuck, a former WWU professor, leads his orchestra in performing original compositions and jazz standards, showcasing musical democracy and complex arrangements with his daughter as a key vocalist. 

TICKETS $20 | 21+ PLEASE With a name that means ‘bliss’ in Sanskrit one could easily infer that Anandi’s music would conjure up sounds and images of sleepy mellowness. But this isn’t “New Age” music. Anandi performs with a strong sense of wakefulness, always swinging, with a penchant for poignant lyricism and melodic sophistication that makes her an instant hit with audiences. Born in Los Angeles to a singer/songwriter and a jazz drummer, Portland native Anandi ended up in Nova Scotia where she studied vocal jazz performance at St. Francis Xavier University. After a stint working at Rounder Records in Boston and singing her original songs around Boston and New York City she moved back to Portland after bearing ‘live’ witness to the 9/11 attacks in downtown New York City. Returning to jazz and singing in the style inspired by the likes of Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, and Carmen McCrae, she has become a well-respected singer, performing at venues like the legendary Jimmy Mack’s, The 1905, Jack London Revue and the PDX Jazz Festival. She has recorded seven albums, which include three albums of jazz, and has played and recorded with many local luminaries including Randy Porter, Greg Goebel, Mike Horsfall, Dave Captein, John Stowell & Ron Steen. Audiences enjoy Anandi's full spectrum approach to jazz, often adding “scat” and vocalese to her performance. She expects to release her fourth jazz album at the end of March 2026 

TICKETS $40 | ALL AGES AldenHellmuth - sax Noah Simpson - trumpet Charles Brown III - piano Garrett Baxter - bass Ken Mastrogiovanni - drums Alden Hellmuth is a saxophonist, improviser, and composer “out of the ordinary” (In & Out Jazz) and currently based in New York. Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, she grew up surrounded by the legacy of the great saxophonist Jackie McLean and received her bachelor’s degree from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. In 2025 she received her master’s degree from the Herbie Hancock Institute at UCLA, where she was mentored by artistic director Ambrose Akinmusire and Herbie Hancock. Grounded by her foundations in tradition and drawn to a wide spectrum of experimental musical practices, Alden is deeply inspired by art that moves with emotion and lives within dissonance. As a composer and improviser, Alden strives for authentic expression through freedom, intuition, and a deep dedication to her craft. Her debut album, "Good Intentions," released in September 2024 under the Fresh Sound New Talent label, won “Debut Album of the Year International” (Deutscher Jazz Preis) and garnered international acclaim, with Steve Smith of For The Record describing it as "a vital debut," and Culture Jazz praising it as "...full of character, great imagination, and vibrant energy." She recently recorded her sophomore album with Justin Brown, Logan Kane, and Miller Wrenn, featuring Paul Cornish and Yakiv Tsvietinskyi. Alden has been awarded a number of opportunities including Chamber Music America’s Performance Plus grant (2025), ASCAP’s Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award (2024), New Music USA Next Jazz Legacy Semi-Finalist (2022), The Focusyear Fellowship (2021-22), and since 2016 has participated in numerous programs committed to the support and empowerment of female artists, including the Women In Jazz Organization and the Dorothy Goodwin Fund. She has performed at venues and festivals across the globe including The Hollywood Bowl (LA), Blue Note Jazz Festival (LA), International Jazz Day (Morocco & Abu Dhabi), Stanford Jazz Festival (CA), the Jazz Aux Écuries Festival (FR), the Hartford Jazz Festival (CT), Ottawa Jazz Festival (CA), Rochester Jazz Festival (NY), The Jazz Gallery (NYC), Smalls (NYC), Smoke Jazz & Supper Club (NYC), Bird’s Eye (CH), Jamboree (ES), The Loft (DE), Porgy & Bess (AU), and many more. Alden has performed and/or recorded widely across genres with artists including Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Adi Meyerson, Josh Evans, Lex Korten, Kahiem Rivera, Moses Sumney, and in 2023 released two electronic tracks (sophia x maxine). She has also arranged pieces for Moses Sumney, Brandee Younger, and other artists. 

TICKETS $20 | 21 + PLEASE On March 14 at 10:30pm, acclaimed vocalist Sherry Alves brings her luminous, intimate style to The 1905 for an evening devoted to the timeless music of Chet Baker. Expect beloved classics delivered with warmth, nuance, and that signature cool, West Coast sensibility that made Baker a legend. Joining Sherry is an all-star ensemble: pianist Kerry Politzer, Robert Rodriguez on bass, and Brent Follis on drums—three of Portland’s finest, weaving together lyricism, swing, and late-night sophistication. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Rivkah Ross - Drums Brian Myers - Saxophone Patrick Carr - Piano Matt Sazima - Vibraphone Jack Radsliff - Guitar Kaytlin Hansen - Bass Roy Haynes passed away in November of 2024, and March 13, 2026 would have been his 100th birthday. For this special show in honor of Roy Haynes, Rivkah and her group will cover some beloved Roy Haynes tunes, as well as her original music which was inspired by him and his style. Rivkah Ross is a female jazz drummer-composer-bandleader born and based in Portland, Oregon. She has carved her own trail with the initial release of her debut album, Dare to Hope, on Portland-based PJCE Records. This bold offering gives a glimpse into a world that's both deeply personal and informed by the language of jazz giants like Roy Haynes, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Steve Swallow. Rivkah has been playing drums on the East and West Coasts for the past two decades and got her Bachelor of Music at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. Highlights of her career as a drummer so far include performing in Europe and opening up for Dick Dale, the B-52s, The New Mastersounds, LMFAO, and Lady Gaga, and performing on stage with Stevie Wonder. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES 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 $25 | ALL AGES Jack Radsliff - guitar + compositions Joe Bagg - organ Michael Raynor - drums As a bandleader, Jack’s group is a fixture at clubs and festivals throughout the region including The 1905, Seattle Jazz Fellowship, PDX Jazz Fest, Mt Hood Jazz Fest, Little Big Fest, and Anacortes Arts. His records, Migration Patterns (2017), Barefoot (2024), and Living/Live (2025), have all been well received; the first two making it onto critics “best of” lists and the latter being called “one of the best albums to come out of Portland’s jazz scene so far this year” (Willamette Week). 
 As a collaborator, Jack is a first-call for many. He maintains a steady performance schedule working in bands led by local heavyweights Ron Steen, Alan Jones, Christopher Brown, Michael Raynor, Cyrus Nabipoor, Galen Clark and Kerry Politzer in addition to work with Greg Ward, Jonathan Pinson, Chuck Israels, George Colligan, Tony Glausi, Jacob Wutzke, Leon Cotter, Nicole McCabe, Dan Balmer, the Brown Branch Big Band and many more. Jack’s playing can be heard on more than a dozen records to date including releases from Tony Glausi, Martina DaSilva, Cyrus Nabipoor and Xavier Lecouturier. 
 Sign up for Jack’s mailing list (jackradsliff.com) to see when and where he’s performing next. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES With a sound rooted in powerful lyricism and an unapologetic search for melody, Chris Shuttleworth has quickly established himself as one of the most fascinating voices in the Pacific Northwest jazz scene. He has shared the stage with many diverse acts ranging from jazz heavyweights such as Wycliffe Gordon, Chuck Israels, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Randy Brecker, Ken Peplowski, Greg Ward, Matt Ulery, and Dana Hall, to pop acts including Beats Antique, Hellogoodbye, The Temptations, and The Four Tops. He has also toured extensively as a leader and a sideman, having performed in the majority of the United States as well as internationally as far as Shanghai. Chris' debut recording as a leader "Document" is available on PJCE Records, with a follow-up slated for Spring of 2026. 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES A Portland native, Charlie Brown III is a musical director, producer, and keyboardist whose work has gained international renown in recent years. Brown has gained wider exposure when producing for mainstream rap artist, Aminé, and has spent ample time as a fixture in the tight-knit live unit supporting Memphis-based bass guitar prodigy, MonoNeon. Pushing the boundaries of jazz and new music, Brown does so with a unique knack for both composition and improvisation both on stage, and in the studio. He currently splits time producing and performing with his group Greaterkind in Portland, as well as hitting the international touring circuit with a variety of acts. Brown is co-director of the Brown Branch Big Band, and also has music of his own he curates and records. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Andrew Oliver, Piano Sam Dechenne, Trumpet John Moak, Trombone David Evans, Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Doug Sammons, Guitar & Banjo Chris Shuttleworth, Tuba Tyson Stubelek, Drums The Bridgetown Sextet has been providing Portland and the Pacific Northwest with authentic and energetic 1920s and 30s jazz, stomp, blues, and swing for over 15 years, with a trademark sound evoking Creole New Orleans, the stomp of prohibition-era Chicago, raucous and wild 1920s Memphis and Kansas City, fast-paced Harlem stride piano, and the tight swing of depression era Manhattan. 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 Sextet has cemented its reputation as a favorite among both listening audiences and dancers. The band has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, Portland Lindy Exchange, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle, the Seaside Jazz Festival, and all the major Portland area clubs past and present including Jimmy Mak’s, the Blue Monk, Secret Society and Duff’s Garage. 

$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES In the luminous world of MAE.SUN (aka Hailey Niswanger), music is a sacred collaboration with the divine. Through saxophones, clarinets, flutes, piano, and vocals, she orchestrates sonic landscapes rooted in love, awareness, and healing. After studying jazz at the prestigious Berklee College of Music on full scholarship, she began traveling the world as a professional musician, inspired by a multitude of sounds and teachings. Awakened through Thich Nhat Hanh in 2016, Hailey found a deeper meditation within her music and emerged with a new artist name and sound—MAE.SUN—releasing three albums: Vol. 1: Inter-be (2017), Vol. 2: Into the Flow (2019), and Vol. 3: Reverence (2024). Originally from Portland, Oregon, MAE.SUN first began making waves in the jazz community as Hailey Niswanger when she won the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz International Saxophone Competition before graduating high school. Her Billboard-charting debut album Confeddie (2009), garnered praise from jazz critics, including Nat Hentoff of The Wall Street Journal, and was listed among NPR’s top jazz albums of the year. While living in New York City, she released her second and third albums, The Keeper (2012) and PDX Soul (2015), all while touring with Esperanza Spalding’s Radio Music Society. MAE.SUN has continued to collaborate widely across the music world. Her flute can be heard on the Grammy-winning “Black Parade” by Beyoncé and on Terri Lyne Carrington’s The Mosaic Project. She has been a frequent collaborator with Medasin, and their viral song “Magic” has accrued nearly 70 million streams across music platforms. In 2021, her musical partnership with Mia Garcia brought forth the band OHMA, whose debut album Between All Things (2022) led them to open for FKJ on a North American tour. The duo released their second album, On Loving Earth (2024), and has performed internationally in Japan, Europe, and Mexico, as well as at the Hollywood Bowl with Incubus and on their album Morning View XXIII. Her collaborations span many genres. She has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk with Karol G; on Saturday Night Live with Demi Lovato; and on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with David Letterman with Sleigh Bells. She has toured internationally with Clairo and performed with Kenny Barron, Harvey Mason, Vulfmon, The Wolff & Clark Expedition (a collaboration between drummer Mike Clark and pianist Michael Wolff), Kinga Głyk, Ben Williams, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Anna Wise, Louis Futon, and more. For the past 12 years, she has been recognized as a Rising Star in the DownBeat Critics Poll and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, JazzTimes, Jazziz, and DownBeat Magazine. MAE.SUN has also performed at numerous venues and festivals across the United States, including New York’s Blue Note, National Sawdust, BRIC, Winter Jazz Fest, San Jose Jazz Summerfest, and on WBGO’s The Checkout. When not on the road or in the studio, one can usually find MAE.SUN immersed in nature with a wooden flute in hand. Her sound is a call to remember the interconnectedness of all things, sharing the depth and beauty of life through music. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES From New York City, to Woodstock with Joe Cocker, through ten years of touring with Tom Jones, to forming his own Latin jazz group in Portland, Bobby Torres has been on the music scene for over 40 years. Besides performing as a percussionist, Bobby is a record producer, songwriter, percussion instructor, session musician and band leader. On April 30, 2016, Bobby was given the Jazz Journalist’s Association Jazz Hero Award. This award is given to advocates, altruists, activists, aiders and abettors of jazz who have had significant impact in their local communities. On September 11, 2015, Bobby performed with the Tadeschi Trucks band to a crowd of over 25,000 people at the Lockin’ Festival in Virginia. This concert was a tribute to Joe Cocker and featured many of the original members of Mad Dogs & Englishmen. See the full Tribute to Joe Cocker at this link. On August 24, 2009, Time Magazine published “Woodstock, How Does it Sound 40 Years Later?” an article which included a photo of Bobby in performance on stage with Joe Cocker at Woodstock along with the Mad Dogs & Englishmen. On May 4th of 2009, Bobby performed for Archbishop Desmond Tutu before his adoring crowd of over 4,800 people. And, later that same year, Bobby was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. The formal ceremony, which included fellow inductees Terry Robb, Dan Balmer and others, was October 17, 2009 at the Roseland Theater. A versatile musician, Bobby was nominated for “Outstanding Percussionist” – a Muddy Waters Award – as a result of his work performing with Le Bon, Craig Caruthers, The Dan Reed Network, Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones and Linda Hornbuckle – all local R&B and Blues Musicians who developed national and international reputations of their own. 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES The 1905 Welcomes back, Farnell Newton's "The Soul of Jazz!" Trumpeter Farnell Newton returns to the stage at The 1905, bringing his signature blend of jazz, soul, R&B, and more to one of Portland’s most intimate listening rooms. Joined by an exceptional lineup of musicians, Farnell delivers deep grooves, rich melodies, and high energy performances that keep the room fully engaged. Known for his work with Jill Scott, Bootsy Collins, Liv Warfield, and saxophonist Mike Phillips, Farnell is sure to excite audiences in this classic and intimate jazz setting. 

$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES This time around, Nick Rolfe brings us a subtle reimagining of some of The Artist’s biggest hits, along with some more obscure ones as well. Former Prince band members will be on the stage to bring an authentic touch to his iconic music. Nick Rolfe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Seattle, Washington. He began studying piano at the age of six, learning both classical and modern pop repertoire. Rolfe began his collegiate studies at Cornish College of the Arts, the leading music school in Seattle, then moved to New York City and completed his B.F.A, in music performance, at the New School for Social Researches' Mannes Conservatory. Nick has played piano and/or keyboards for numerous musicians including: Aretha Franklin, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Idina Menzel, trumpeter Chris Botti, Hip-Hop luminary Busta Rhymes, India Arie, Earth, Wind and Fire legend Verdine White, vocal sensation Ledisi, and many others. Nick Rolfe's award winning ( SESAC National Performance Award ) debut as a leader, "The Persuader" (Blue Jay Records) was the number 5 instrumental jazz record in the United States on multiple charts in 2001. Both as a leader and a sideman, Rolfe has toured extensively, nationally and internationally. He has received critical acclaim for performances in support of his most recent albums "The Remedy"[2003], "The Mind Of An Evolutionary"[2005] and "A History of Things To Come" [T.A.C.S. Records 2010] as well as his work as a highly sought-after pianoplayer/keyboardist for other artists. Along with his musical talents Nick has added acting to his resume, appearing on-screen with Academy Award winners Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes in the Emmy Nominated, Golden Globe nominated HBO Film "Doris and Bernard" directed by Bob Balaban, and with Brooke Shields in the NBC series "Lipstick Jungle". Photo Cred: Reed Ricker at The 1905 

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. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES John Nastos (Alto Sax) Greg Goebel (Piano) Garrett Baxter (Bass) Christopher Brown (Drums) 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 that can now be heard on his debut album "Sole City" on the PJCE record label. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Celebrate this special night with a spectacular evening of entertainment. This one is for the romantics. Check out this all start line up: Madison Rose-Lead Vocals Brian Foxworth -Drums Ben Jones-Bass Bobby Torres-Percussion Edward West-Guitar/Sax Will Caynon-keys Indonesia Foxworth-BGV Lindsey Reynolds-BGV On the heels of a recent sold out show join us for a tribute to Sade‘s music. Local up-and-coming artist Madison Rose leads this All-Star group with an array of hits from Sade. Madison Rose displays an uncanny likeness and captures the essence of Sade! Don’t miss this one of a kind performance that is sure to entertain and inspire the Smooth Operator in all of us! 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Peter Knudsen - guitar Micah Hummel - drums Galen Clark - organ 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 music ranges from organ trio classics to soaring originals and takes influence from legends such as Jimmy Mcgriff, John Scofield and The Meters. The lineup features Micah Hummel on drums and Peter Knudsen on guitar. 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 $20 | 21+ PLEASE Details coming soon! 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Jack Radsliff - guitar Micah Hummel - drums Andrew Jones - bass Cyrus Nabipoor - trumpet Cyrus Nabipoor’s Quartet delivers a bold and singular expression of American Music. Synthesizing various genre idioms, their sound is cutting edge yet steeped in tradition, and remarkably unique. Propelled by a formidably playful rhythm section, Nabipoor’s melodic trumpet soars. A distinctive voice both on the horn and in his writing, Cyrus Nabipoor's sound has garnered him international acclaim. He has been a featured festival artist at PDX Jazz, Cathedral Park, Montavilla Jazz, Mt. Hood Jazz, New Orleans French Quarter, and Chicago Instigation. To date, he has released 3 albums under his own name, and collaborated on numerous more. In addition to his self-titled work, Cyrus runs the Puddletown Stompers, is a member of Reb & The Good News, and works as a freelance trumpeter & music director. 

++ 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 $40 - ALL AGES In the booklet notes for Orrin Evans’ second album, Captain Black, recorded in 1998, the pianist, then 23, made a remark that encapsulates the aesthetic he’s followed ever since on his kaleidoscopic artistic journey. “I go head-first for a lot of things,” Evans said. “I like to stretch out. Wherever the music takes me, I’m going there.” Evans retraces that journey, its challenges and discoveries on the fifth release by his Captain Black Big Band, Walk a Mile in My Shoe, which earned the ensemble its third Grammy nomination. The title’s singular variation on the familiar saying is not a typo; it refers to a malformation of the left foot that Evans has lived with from birth, necessitating several reconstructive surgeries. “I walk with a cane because I was born with neurofibromatosis,” he states. “My musical journey is closely connected to my medical journey, and this record is me opening the door into what I’ve lived with for years. Evans guides the creative flow from the piano, showcasing his authoritative mastery of his instrument and deep assimilation of the fundamentals. A deft tune deconstructor, he traverses a broad timeline of the vocabularies of swinging, blues-infused hardcore jazz and spiritual jazz/avant-garde jazz traditions, as well as the Euro-canon, with the intuitive spontaneity of an ear player. He projects an instantly recognizable sound, sometimes eliciting flowing rubato poetry, sometimes evoking the notion that the piano comprises 88 tuned drums. “I like to make things happen,” is a key Evans mantra! 

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 Greg Goebel - keys Noah Mortola - drums Garrett Baxter - bass Leon Cotter - sax Saxophone/clarinet Leon Cotter has led a musical double life, spending much of the last decade touring the country with soul/blues band The California Honeydrops, while maintaining a reputation as a sought after sideman in Portland’s local jazz scene. This April, he returns to the 1905 with an all star band: Greg Goebel on keys, Garrett Baxter on bass and Noah Mortola on drums. They’ll be playing mostly original music, much of it influenced by South African, Congolese and Nigerian music, with a dose of Coltrane and New Orleans second line thrown in. 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Wyatt Button - piano/vocals Edan Holland - bass Cyrus Nabipoor - trumpet Michael Rodenkirch - drums Wyatt Button is a Portland-based Jazz Artist, Pianist, and Vocalist. He first studied jazz at Western Oregon University and subsequently moved to Portland, where he continued to developed his artistry as a student and resident at the Alan Jones Academy of Music. Now, Wyatt is an established figure in the Portland Music scene, performing regularly with his jazz trio, as a solo piano/vocal act, as well as fronting cover band The Zippers, who pay tribute to Wyatt’s biggest musical inspirations, performing their renditions of hits from the likes of Prince, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Michael Jackson, and Elton John. He is also a keyboardist/vocalist of Pysch-Rock band The Pele Rava. Wyatt’s sound could be compared to the vocal stylings of Chet Baker and Stevie Wonder, blending classic American songbook repertoire with a fresh R&B style. His debut release Live at Blue Butler highlights Wyatt’s influences From classic Jazz, to 70s Soul and Modern Neo-soul. All recorded in front of a live audience at Blue Butler Studios in SE Portland. In early November 2026 Wyatt pivoted to unveil a new side of his music with the single release “Astray” A polished Alt-Pop/Jazz track accompanied by a captivating music video. On November 28th, he released a 4-track Christmas EP featuring his own arrangements performed by his trio. Wyatt continues to push the boundaries of what a Jazz Artist can be by being an amplifier of his diverse musical background, and wearing his influences on his sleeve.