TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Dae Bryant - drums Greg Feingold - bass Kareem Kandi - sax A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Kareem Kandi is a performer, composer, and educator, in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage. Kareem is a versatile saxophonist and composer with strong roots in the traditions of Jazz, Blues, Classical and Funk, and has been performing throughout the U.S. and abroad for years, gaining attention from critics and audiences alike. While staying true to musical styles of the past, he also keeps an eye towards the future by composing original music as well as new arrangements of timeless songs from the great American songbook. 

TICKETS $20 | 21+ PLEASE Owen Evans is a dynamic saxophonist and composer based in Portland, Oregon. He holds degrees in music education and jazz studies, and recently earned a Master’s Degree from Portland State University where he studied improvisation and composition with George Colligan, Darrell Grant, and Tim Willcox. Evans’s roots are in the Seattle music scene. He has performed and recorded across a wide swath of genres with Seattle mainstays, including Battlestar Kalakala, the Jazz Police, the Braxmatics, and Tinkham Road. After moving to Portland in 2022, Evans began focusing on composition and working as a band-leader. His debut album, One-Way Passage: Live at Blue Butler Studios, will be released next year. The album features Evans’ original music performed alongside former teacher Colligan and contemporaries Matt Sazima, Dae Bryant, and Marshall Peterson. Evans’s compositions reflect the full breadth of his wide-ranging experience and influences. Evans has performed all along the West Coast, and looks forward to sharing his music with as many new audiences as possible in 2025. He plans to continue collaborating with Portland’s finest musicians. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Join us for a wonderful evening of collaboration and creation as we welcome Tom and Matt to the share the stage with local favorites, George Colligan and Robert Rodriguez. Juilliard graduate, Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Tom Guarna is an unparalleled artist, incorporating many styles into his own blend of unique and engaging music. His artistry has been a fixture on the international jazz scene since the Miller, Fred Wesley, Mike Clark, The Yellowjackets, and Gary Bartz. Guarna toured five continents as a bandleader and a top sideman in several exciting groups led by Lenny White, George Colligan, Les McCann, and many more. “Tom Guarna is one of the brightest lights on guitar today. He has a good sound, amazing facility, great ideas, but most of all, taste” - Russell Malone 

$20 TICKETS - 21+ PLEASE 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! 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Randy Porter - piano Michael Rodenkirch - drums Chuck Israels - bass Revered as one of the preeminent bassists in the world, GRAMMY-winner Chuck Israels has performed and recorded with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Bud Powell, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, J.J. Johnson, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Williams, Eric Dolphy, Jim Hall, Patti Austin, Gary Burton, George Russell, the Kronos String Quartet, and countless others. Among Chuck's many recordings as a bassist, some outstanding ones include: Coltrane Time, with John Coltrane; My Point of View, with Herbie Hancock; Getz au Go-Go, with Stan Getz; and many recordings with the Bill Evans Trio, including The Town Hall Concert; The Second Trio; Trio '65; Live at the Trident; and Time Remembered. In 2020 Chuck won a GRAMMY for his work with opera star Joyce DiDonato on her recording "Songplay" As a composer and arranger, Chuck has written for Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Berkshire Music Center, Richard Stoltzman, Eastman Jazz Ensemble, Swedish Radio Jazz Orchestra, West German Radio Jazz Orchestra, North German Radio Jazz Orchestra, Radio Denmark Jazz Orchestra, Hannover Symphony Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, and others. As an educator Chuck has taught and lectured in numerous national and international educational institutions like the New England Conservatory, Julliard Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, Brooklyn College, Vienna Conservatory, Kohl Conservatory, and for 23 years until his retirement heading the Jazz Department of Western Washington University. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Born in Madrid, Spain, Pepe began his performing career with the National Ballet of Spain. He has performed as a dancer with Ballet Hispanico of New York, and the Ballet Companies of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Ballet Tacoma, and the Oregon Ballet Theatre. While living in Portland, Pepe has explored many different facets of the performing arts which include being a comedian and Co-Headliner at Harvey’s Comedy Club, appearing on television in Nowhere Man, Under Suspicion, in the NBC movie of the week Terror in the Towers with George Clooney, as co-host on KATU The Affection Connection, dancer and choreographer on the Cindy Williams television special, and he was featured on Bill Plympton’s film Guns on the Clackamas. In musical theater, Pepe has performed leading roles with the Portland Opera, Musical Theater Company, and Musical Theater of Oregon. Pepe is the founder and leader of Pepe & the Bottle Blondes, and is the former front man with Pink Martini, where he was the lead male vocalist on their album Sympathique. 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES The band: Kerry Politzer - piano Ben Graves - guitar Robert Rodriguez - bass George Colligan - drums Pianist/composer Kerry Politzer has released eight albums as a leader. She is greatly influenced by Brazilian music, which she discovered when Hermeto Pascoal did a residency at her alma mater, the New England Conversatory of Music. Kerry has performed around the US and Canada at venues including Smalls, Mezzrow, the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, the Black Dolphin, Mr. Tipples, Frankie's Jazz Cafe, and others. She teaches jazz piano at Portland State University and gives clinics on improvisation and composition at universities around the country. 

$35 TICKETS | ALL AGES WELCOME 7 Latin Grammy Nominations!! Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players form Cuba. With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. This piano master captivates with his sensitivity and drives excitement with his dynamic band. Chuchito has recorded and performed piano with the world renown Cuban band, Irakere, which he led for 2 years. He has also performed at festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the world: from Cuba and the Caribbean to North America, South America, and Europe. Chuchito is recognized as a master of Cuban music including Son, Danzon, Cuban Timba and Guaguanco. He has also extensively studied classical music including harmony and composition. His original compositions and arrangements draw on classical harmonic and structural techniques. In his performances, Chuchito’s music draws on many styles including Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz, Bebop, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son Montuno and much more. Chuchito Valdés currently resides in Cancun, Mexico and is a frequent performer in the United State and Canada. 

$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES Bobby Torres has been honing his unique Latin Jazz sound in Portland for the last 25 years. Before that, he was all over the world. From New York City, to Woodstock with Joe Cocker, through ten years of world-touring with Tom Jones, to forming The Bobby Torres Ensemble – his own Latin Jazz group in Portland – Bobby Torres has been on the music scene for 50 years. 

TICKETS $20 - 21+ PLEASE Ben was born and raised in Tennessee, close to the musical cities of Nashville and Memphis, where he discovered his love of blues, rock, and jazz. Influenced by Wes Montgomery, Grant Green and John Coltrane at an early age; Ben has developed a style blended with not only jazz elements, but Latin, classical and world music as well. ​Ben has studied, shared the stage, and toured with national and internationally known artists including Rick Zunigar (Stevie Wonder), Tony Dumas, Leon Russell, Dick Berk and Charles McPherson. While living in Los Angeles, he studied classical guitar with Scott Tennant (of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet), Evan Hirschelman, and Robert Mayeur. Ben has performed in music festivals all over the U.S., including the Reno Jazz Festival and Portland Jazz Festival. He has performed with local jazz greats including Ron Steen, Andre St. James, Bobby Torres, Dave Captein and Darrell Grant. Ben holds his Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies degree from Portland State University where he focused on orchestration, composition, jazz arranging and jazz piano. Ben currently resides in Portland, OR where he performs regularly in jazz, chamber music and Latin ensembles. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Anson Wright Quartet with Jasnam Daya Singh (p), Tim Gilson (b), and Tim Rap, drums. With a career spanning over three decades, multi-talented master guitarist, composer, novelist, poet, activist, and educator Anson Wright “may not be a household name, but he should be.”(All About Jazz). In addition to his feature jazz CDs, the last of which, Only Love, contains all original music from Anson and pianist Jasnam Daya Singh, Anson has collaborated on a spoken word CD, The Sky At Our Feet, featuring Anson’s poetry and the music of guitarist John Stowell. Anson has also authored three books, including a novel and a full-length poetry book. Elmore Magazine called the writing in his novel, Jericho, “seminal and profound.” Anson has performed throughout the United States and abroad, including India, and, most recently, Mexico. After graduating with honors from Princeton, he studied at Columbia before beginning his pursuit of both music and literary careers. He has taught at numerous schools, including New York University, Pacific University, and Portland Community College. Since 2006 Anson has led the Chaco Alliance, a citizens’ group dedicated to protecting sacred lands in the Southwest. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: John Nastos - sax, Greg Goebel - piano, Garrett Baxter - bass Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life. However, given that businesses shape the global market economy that everyone lives and participates in, is why he has found it useful to integrate business philosophies with that of music to help develop himself and his band. Which as he likes to say, “we’re all in the same business…the people-trusting-people business. No people, no business.” 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES A distinctive voice both on the horn and in his songwriting, Cyrus’ singular sound has garnered him international acclaim. He has been a featured festival artist at PDX Jazz, Cathedral Park, Montavilla Jazz, New Orleans French Quarter, and Chicago Instigation. To date, he has released 2 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 remains active as a sideman. An in-demand composer/arranger, Cyrus has had several works commissioned by Portland Jazz Composer’s Ensemble. Cyrus has produced horn tracks for major artists including Nicky Youre, Grace Enger, Maggie Koerner, Peach Tree Rascals, and David Hugo. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a wide variety of artists including Jamison Ross, Elle King, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, James Singleton, Jason Marsalis, Steve Masakowski, Mike Dillon, Stanton Moore, Amina Scott & Nicole McCabe. Cyrus has served on faculty at Loyola University New Orleans. He is an artist-in-residence at multiple Portland Public Schools, and runs a private trumpet studio. Born and raised in Portland OR, Cyrus began his studies with Derek Sims & Alan Jones. He holds a B.M. from Loyola University New Orleans, where he graduated magna cum laude and was awarded outstanding undergraduate in both Jazz and Brass. While at Loyola, he studied with Nick Volz, Tony Dagradi and Jimbo Walsh. In 2015, Cyrus was awarded the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Scholarship. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Portland Jazz Guitar masters Dan Balmer and Jack Radsliff will exchange hot licks on a night featuring their original compositions. Their new band will feature a unique sound that is sure to thrill any Portland jazz fan! 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 $20 | 21+ PLEASE Since arriving in Portland, Pablo Rivarola and Jack Radsliff have established themselves as some of the most distinct voices in the city's creative music scene. From their unique perspectives, they find a common sound in exploring all things reverent, spacious, unspoken. Join us for an intimate evening of original music. 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Band: Charlie Brown III - keys Garrett Baxter - bass Noah Simpson - trumpet Domo Branch - drums Please join us for a night of amazing music, community and celebration of one of 1905's favorite artists, Domo Branch for his special birthday show! Dominick “Domo” Branch is a highly accomplished drummer, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative contributions to the modern jazz scene. Splitting time both in NYC and his hometown Portland, Oregon, Branch has quickly risen as a leading voice in contemporary music, blending rhythmic sophistication with an emotional depth that resonates deeply with audiences. Branch's artistry is showcased in his groundbreaking album, We Are Made featuring Vibraphonist, and educator Stefon Harris, which weaves intricate rhythms and rich melodies into a tapestry that explores identity, community, and the human experience. The album has been celebrated for its singable melodies, bold arrangements and poignant storytelling, establishing Branch as a dynamic creative force. In addition to his work as a recording artist, Branch is an in-demand, worldwide collaborator, performing with renowned musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Sean Jones, Stefon Harris, Catherine Russell, Ron Artis II, Dianne Reeves, Taylor Eigsti and many others. He is also a motivational speaker as well as a dedicated educator, sharing his passion for positivity, growth and music through workshops and masterclasses that inspire the next generation. Whether on stage, or in the studio, Branch exemplifies a commitment to pushing boundaries while maintaining the integrity of ones truth. 

TICKETS $20 - 21+ PLEASE Las Vegas native, Santiago LaRochelle, combines his love for jazz and improvised music with a wide array of influences rooted in Soul, R&B, and Folk for a one of a kind performance. Be sure to catch the Santiago LaRochelle Trio, featuring: Terrell "Peanut" Reed on drums and Zach Schleiker on bass and guitar. The group will be performing an eclectic mix of original music and unexpected covers. 

++ 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 high school and college aged 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 and clinic experience into one epic memory maker. Throughout this event, the audience will have an opportunity to electronically submit music that they’d like clarity on from members of the band, so as to watch how Christopher’s band problem solves their questions in real-time, in addition to hearing his group perform their own music, followed by members of the audience getting an opportunity to perform with his group in front of their peers. THERE IS NO FOOD OR DRINK SERVED AT THIS EVENT 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Ed Bennett has long been considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players. Living in Portland, Oregon since 1990, Ed's work has taken him virtually everywhere in the world. He has worked with, toured internationally, or recorded with many legendary jazz figures, including: Dizzy Gillespie, Curtis Fuller, Terell Stafford, Claudio Roditi, Jeremy Pelt, Joe Henderson, Sonny Stitt, Benny Golson, Frank Morgan, Richie Cole, Pete Christlieb, Bud Shank, Charles McPherson, Hadley Caliman, Bobby Watson, Harry Allen, Pete Jolly, Don Abney, Joe Albany, Dave Frishberg, James Williams, Mike Wofford, Pete Malinverni, Bill Mays, Dick Berk, Lawrence Marable, Frank Butler, Gene Stone, Joey Baron, Chuck Redd, Carmen McRae, Jimmy Witherspoon, Anita O'Day, Nancy King, Ernistine Anderson, Marlena Shaw, Karrin Allyson, Mary Stallings, Dee Daniels, Bill Henderson, The Modernaires, Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabakin Big Band and the Gerald Wilson Orchestra. In Portland, Ed has been a member of the Mel Brown Quartet for over 20 years. He has been the bassist for the Tony Pacini Trio since 1999. Ed performs with his Quintet focusing on his original compositions, and a bass duo with Shao Way Wu called Two Bass Hit. In a professional career spanning over 50 years, Ed has performed at major jazz clubs and events nationally and worldwide: Tel Aviv Opera House (Israel). Newport Jazz Festival (NY). Blues Alley (Wash. D.C.). Mt Hood Jazz Festival, Britt Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Montavilla Jazz Festival, Jazz At The Oxford, (Oregon). Jazz at Wolftrap (VA). Jazz Alley, Centrum Jazz Festival Port Townsend, Anacortes Jazz Festival (WA). Concord Jazz Festival, Laguna Beach Jazz Festival, Concerts by The Sea, The Light House (CA). 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: John Nastos - sax, Greg Goebel - piano, Garrett Baxter - bass Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life. However, given that businesses shape the global market economy that everyone lives and participates in, is why he has found it useful to integrate business philosophies with that of music to help develop himself and his band. Which as he likes to say, “we’re all in the same business…the people-trusting-people business. No people, no business.” 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Jack Radsliff - guitar + compositions Randy Porter - piano Bill Athens - bass Michael Raynor - drums Earnest, Playful, Heart-Forward Music from four mainstays of the Portland Jazz Scene Jack Radsliff is on the short list of jazz guitarists in the Pacific Northwest. As a bandleader, his band has become a fixture at clubs and festivals throughout the region including PDX Jazz Fest, Anacortes Arts Fest and the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. As a collaborator, Radsliff is a first-call for many; frequently playing in bands led by Ron Steen, Michael Raynor, Cyrus Nabipoor, Christopher Brown, Galen Clark and many more. In addition to his steady work around the PNW, last year afforded Jack opportunities to work as sideman to Jonathan Pinson, Greg Ward, Domo Branch and Charlie Brown; release his sophomore record “Barefoot” (PJCE Records) featuring Randy Porter, Todd Sickafoose and Alan Jones; and tour the west coast extensively with Ian George, Cyrus Nabipoor and the Jack Radsliff Trio. Jack’s playing can be heard on more than a dozen records to date. His own records, “Migration Patterns” (2017) and “Barefoot” (2024), have been well received; both making it onto critics “best of” lists. In his relatively short recording career, Jack has contributed to releases from Cyrus Nabipoor, Tony Glausi, Martina DaSilva, Dan Rossi, Machado Majiga and Pablo Rivarola. With more and more music coming out, follow Jack on instagram (@JackRadsliff) to stay up to date. One attachment • Scanned by Gmail 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES greaterkind formed in Portland, OR in 2018 by three friends on a communal mission to spread love and inclusivity through the medium of music and agriculture. Channeling elements of jazz fusion and funk with undertones of R&B, gospel and hip hop, greaterkind sets out to do something that is new. A product of playing together in numerous live situations, greaterkind’s music is rooted in improvisation which brings a different and special energy to each show. Space and creation is key to process. The band includes Charlie Brown (keyboards),Cory Limuaco (drums), and Peter Knudsen (guitar/bass/vocals). While cultivating their own identity and music, gk has played for and backed many arts within their own realm of musicality. Artists include Ghost Note, The Hamiltones, Jarrod Lawson, Christian Scott, Amine, Saeeda Wright, Ashely Jayy, and many more in the greater Portland area. 

TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES “A rising force in avant-garde jazz…a virtuoso of otherworldly sound” (Jazz Times) Steph Richards - trumpet Rory Cowal - piano Andrew Jones - bass Matt Mayhall - drums Steph Richards is a dynamic improvisor known for her innovative approach to the trumpet and interdisciplinary expression as a composer. An “innately adventurous trumpeter”, (Downbeat), she has collaborated with visionaries Henry Threadgill, Anthony Braxton, Muhal Richard Abrams and John Zorn as well as art pop luminaries Yoko Ono, St. Vincent, David Byrne and Laurie Anderson. Characterized by The New York Times as “boldly inventive…Richards composes in ways that standard notation could never document.” her works span interactions with film, poetry, electronics, choreography and scent and have garnered critical acclaim including Record of the Year by the New York Times and Downbeat. Her seminal record Supersense (2019) featuring all-star improvisers Jason Moran, Stomu Takeishi and Kenny Wolleson includes multimedia artist Sean Raspet creating singular, abstract scents to both inform and converse with the recording. Her work as an improviser has brought her into contact with progressive voices in jazz and experimental music, including Ravi Coltrane, Roscoe Mitchell, Mary Halvorson, Tomeka Reid, Nicole Mitchell, Ingrid Laubrock and Jeff Parker while her conducting work, informed by the concept of "Conduction" developed by Butch Morris, has taken her to orchestras around the world, where she continues to push the boundaries of musical expression. “Listening through Steph's music can feel like scrolling through an extravagant special effects library, one uniquely attuned to the human condition as well the remarkable expanse of music that makes up avant garde and experimental Jazz. Sounding like everything from a synthesized Louis Armstrong to whales barking at the moon, Steph has created a sonic palette contoured perfectly to the bands she leads, as well as the internationally renowned artists she collaborates with. Working with everyone from Henry Threadgill, Anthony Braxton, and John Zorn, to Yoko Ono, David Byrne and electro-pop star St. Vincent, Steph consistently finds ways to fit into music that often defies acceptable norms within a variety of traditional musical landscapes. Benefiting from a versatile technical toolset, fluid musical imagination, and ingenuity, Steph is delightfully indiscriminate when it comes to exploring the vast tonality of music she entertains. “ --Kevin Whitehead, NPR’s Fresh Air 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Ms. Vee ( Akosua Valyria Arnold Afriyie) Singer, Musician, Writer, and Comedienne; 2023 Muddy Awards Nominee for Best Female Vocalist, 2021 Band & 2019 Solo Granite State Blues Challenge Winner & International Blues Challenge Semifinalist Ms. Vee was born and raised in Forrest City Arkansas. At the age of 10, Ms. Vee began her musical journey as a piano student at Lorenzo's School of Contemporary Music in Forrest City Arkansas. Founded by Lorenzo Smith and Jackie Toney Smith. Quickly realizing her ear for music, Lorenzo added Ms. Vee to his blues/jazz band at just 10 years old. She continued her professional career in music, serving as Minister of Music/Music Director for several East Arkansas Churches. Ms. Vee later went on to pursue a solo career in music and later comedy. As a result, Ms Vee's style of Soul Blues is infused with black southern gospel and a lot of soul! In 2018, Ms Vee launched her own music project, founding Ms Vee and a Badass Band. In New England, Ms Vee established "a Badass Band" of accomplished New Hampshire & Massachusetts based musicians.. Hailing from Arkansas by way of Memphis Tennessee, the award-winning Ms Vee brings powerhouse vocals and a razor sharp wit to every show.In January 2023, Ms Vee launched a Pacific Northwest configuration of Ms Vee and a Badass Band. Backed by some of the most accomplished musicians in Portland, including Chance Hayden, Jake Koprowski, Terrell "Peanut" Reed, Edwin Coleman III and Ron Solomon, Ms Vee and her Badass Band has been rocking houses since their 2022 debut. They’ve quickly risen to the top of the PDX music scene having played the Waterfront Blues Festival and Cathedral Park Jazz Festival while making regular appearances at Ilani Casino, Jack London Revue and Clyde’s Prime Rib. Ms Vee brings a focus to Southern Soul/Soul-Blues' Mississippi Delta/Arkansas Blues sound, by marrying soul, funk, and rhythm & blues to create the Blues-Soul Sound of Original Badass Music as well as covers of soul greats like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Rush, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and more! *Photo Cred: Debra Penk 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Help give saxophonist and composer Owen Broder a memorable sendoff as he takes the stage for his final performance as a bandleader in Portland before relocating to the East Coast to begin his next chapter in Washington, D.C. Since arriving in Portland in 2021, Broder has become a central figure in the city’s jazz and music education scenes, making a lasting impact across a wide range of institutions and ensembles in just four years. He served as Director of Jazz at Reed College, taught core jazz courses at Portland State University, and played a key role in developing the jazz curriculum while offering saxophone instruction at Pacific University. He also led the Jazz Ensemble at the Metropolitan Youth Symphony and has been a vital contributor to the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE), where he continues to serve on the board, write commissioned works, and perform regularly—helping to strengthen Portland’s vibrant creative music community. Broder has been especially dedicated to mentoring the next generation of Portland jazz musicians by fostering connections among students across institutions and creating professional opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom and bandstand. Beyond his work in Portland, Broder is a GRAMMY®-nominated artist through his performances with the Anat Cohen Tentet and has regularly collaborated with ensembles such as the Gil Evans Project and YouTube sensation Postmodern Jukebox. He has released several acclaimed recordings as a bandleader and was named a Rising Star Alto Saxophonist in DownBeat Magazine's Critics Polls in 2023 and 2024. As a composer, Broder has received commissions from the Airmen of Note, off-Broadway musicals, the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers, and the internationally renowned woodwind quintet WindSync. This farewell concert will feature Broder’s jazz quartet in an evening of original compositions and reimagined standards, showcasing the depth and versatility of his musical voice. He will be joined by Portland luminaries Darrell Grant (piano), Bill Athens (bass), and Christopher Brown III (drums). The performance is both a celebration of his time in Portland and a heartfelt thank-you to the community that has supported and inspired him along the way.