The 1905's Upcoming Shows

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES

Farnell Newton - trumpet

Tyrone Hendrix - drums

JP Downer - bass

Michael Elson - keys

Kyle Molitor - trombone

Trumpeter Farnell Newton returns to the stage at The 1905, bringing his signature blend of jazz, soul, and R&B to one of Portland’s most intimate listening rooms. This special performance pays tribute to the legendary trumpeter and bandleader Donald Byrd, with selections from his iconic Mizell Brothers era. This is one tribute you won’t want to miss.

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES

Show details coming soon!

Quinn Walker is a Portland-based trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator. Quinn Walker strives to bring exciting music that can live within and outside the bounds of the jazz idiom simultaneously.

A bandleader, collaborator with many groups, composer, and educator, Quinn has become an important part of the jazz scene in Portland while receiving his Bachelor’s degree in jazz studies from Portland State University in 2019, and Eugene while receiving his Masters degree in jazz studies from the University of Oregon in 2022. Walker leads several groups of his own around the PDX area including his quartet the Quinn Walker Group and the bigSMALLband an 8 piece group featuring Quinns writing for small big band + vocalist. Quinn co-leads the Blue Butler Big Band with Paris Butler, the Walker-Barber Group with David Barber, and Garden Trio with David Barber and Xylyn Hathaway. Quinn Released his debut album “The Trail” in the summer of 2024 under the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble Label (PJCE).

Photo: Julia Varga

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES

Sarah Clarke - vocals

Galen Clark - keys

Damian Erkine - bass

Micah hummel - drums

Vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Portugal The Man, Outer Orbit) and keyboardist Galen Clark (Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Outer Orbit) join forces with an incredible rhythm section feat. Damian Erskine (Peter Erskine, Skerik, Outer Orbit) on bass and Micah Hummel (Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Quickly Quickly) on drums. The music ranges from stripped down funk and soul originals to beautiful ballads that pay homage to artists such as Emily King and Betty Harris.

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.

Photo by Reed Ricker

TICKETS $30 | 21+ PLEASE

Henry Ivie-Gardner- Guitar, Compositions

Hailey Niswanger- Saxophone, Flute

Malaika Friedman- Piano

Garrett Baxter- Bass

Micah Hummel- Drums

23 year old guitarist/composer, Henry Ivie-Gardner returns to the 1905 debuting an entirely new set of original compositions featuring saxophonist and floutist, Hailey Niswanger (MAE.SUN). Join them for an evening of storytelling through original compositions with dynamic improvising, soulful melodies, and danceable rhythms, all woven into a vibrant tapestry of sound and texture. Henry Ivie-Gardner is a guitarist, composer, producer, and recent graduate from University of Oregon in jazz studies. He has collaborated with musicians such as Nicole McCabe, Telemakus, Braxton Cook, as well as many others in the space of contemporary improvised music. Henry strives to offer a unique and sincere voice to the scene both as a guitarist and as a composer; exploring music through world-building and storytelling, inspired by musicians such as Bill Frisell, Esperanza Spalding, Julian Lage, and many others.

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES

The Stumptown Sirens Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse 11-piece, all-femme ensemble that brings together some of the finest musical talent in the Pacific Northwest. Led by acclaimed conductor and arranger Jessika Smith, the orchestra made its high-profile debut in March 2026 as a featured act of the PDX Jazz Festival. The ensemble boasts a formidable lineup of veteran performers and innovators, including a dynamic saxophone section featuring Mary-Sue Tobin, Michelle Medler, Chelsea Luker, and Mieke Bruggeman. The brass is anchored by trumpeters Sarah Owen and Aliyah Jackson, alongside trombonists Jenny Kellogg and Shayna Waldman. Driving the rhythm section are Kerry Politzer on piano, Leah Hinchcliff on bass, and Rivkah Ross on drums. Blending sophisticated arrangements with a bold, collaborative spirit, the Stumptown Sirens are dedicated to celebrating and elevating the presence of women in the jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of the big band sound.