Daniel Rossi's MESS: Experiments

Daniel Rossi's MESS: Experiments

Wed, Oct 16

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Noah Simpson : Trumpet Jack Radsliff : Guitar Bass : Matt Holmes Drums : Daniel Rossi "MESS : experiments" is the brainchild of drummer Daniel Rossi who partners with leading improvisers to bring performances that are visceral, otherworldly and poignant. This band is Rossi's 'sound laboratory'. 

Zyanna Melada Trio - Album Release Show "Dance of the Dragonfly"

Zyanna Melada Trio - Album Release Show "Dance of the Dragonfly"

Thu, Oct 17

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Zyanna Melada Trio - Album Release Show: “Dance of the Dragonfly” is a queer love letter to young and old listeners in their journeys of self acceptance. In many cultures, Dragonflies exemplify growth, transformation, self awareness and embracing your own personal power. Being openly black and queer even in 2024 is viewed as a threat. Racism and Homophobia is fear. Existing in a reality that de-centers validation from men is “preposterous”. Individuals in power and many parts of society actively choose to sit comfortably in their ignorance. Acceptance starts from within, and liberation starts with community. The project features the Zyanna Trio — with drummer Dae Bryant and keyboardist/pianist Davasate Phelps. There are special features of a handful of Portland’s best jazz musicians in the scene — Nicole McCabe (saxophone), Adriana Wagner (trombone) & Noah Simpson (trumpet). The project also features Portland artist/vocalist Jai Baby and Multi-Instrumentalist Tiana Jimenez-Srisook. Zyanna -- Bass/Lead Vox Hannah Dimo - BGV Davasate Phelps - BGV/Keys Dae Bryant - Drums Noah Simpson - Trumpet Adriana Wagner - Trombone Christian San Nichols - Alto Sax 

Noah Simpson Quartet

Noah Simpson Quartet

Fri, Oct 18

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME In the short time Noah Simpson has lived in Portland, he has established himself as one of the top trumpet players in the area. Receiving his grandfather’s cornet at the age of 6, his musical journey began, with major accomplishments throughout his younger years performing in his high school big band, his combo, and The Young Sounds Of Arizona. In his collegiate years, Noah began establishing himself around the Phoenix area as both a leader and sideman. He was a long standing member of the Paradise Valley Community College Monday night big band, numerous Scottsdale Community College combos, as well as groups of his own. While attending SCC he had the privilege of studying with great local musicians such as Eric Rasmussen, Will Goble, and Fred Forney. After receiving the George Benson Honorary Scholarship, he attended Portland State University under the Brad Merserau scholarship while studying with George Colligan and Darrell Grant. As a recent college graduate, Noah is a fixture of the Portland Jazz community sharing his passion for Black American music throughout the west coast. Noah has performed with renowned musicians such as Bernard Purdie, Lewis Nash, Alex Acuna, Jaleel Shaw, Sean Jones, and Dennis Rowland. In addition he has also toured around the country with groups such as Ron Artis II, Climbing Poetree, and Taina Asili. 

Rob Araujo and Friends

Rob Araujo and Friends

Fri, Oct 18

TICKETS $25 $20 | 21+ PLEASE Rob returns to Portland for a night of food and music at the 1905 featuring his Portland trio (Cory Limuaco & Ian Lindsay), his international trio (Jesse 'Smoke' Williams and Yuki 'Lin' Hayashi), and several other special guests. They will perform a mix of new compositions from Rob's upcoming album and adaptations of his favorite jazz and RnB songs.' 

Cory Limuaco and Friends

Cory Limuaco and Friends

Sat, Oct 19

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Cory Limuaco and his dynamic trio, featuring Santiago LaRochelle and Ian Michael Lindsey! Join us for an exhilarating experience as they blend contemporary hip hop, jazz, and R&B into a captivating sound that’s sure to move you. This trio brings a fresh take on modern music that pushes boundaries and ignites the dance floor. Cory Limuaco is no stranger to the music scene, having collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including Jarrod Lawson, Hailey Niswanger, The Hamiltones, greaterkind, and Sammy Figeroa. His performances at the 1905 are known for their spontaneous creativity and electric energy, guaranteeing an evening filled with memorable moments and infectious grooves. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience a night of innovative sounds and vibrant performances. Come join us and be part of a celebration of music that promises to inspire and uplift! 

Creative Music Guild Presents: Late Set with Omari Jazz, Alex Meltzer, Harlan Silverman and Machado Mijiga

Creative Music Guild Presents: Late Set with Omari Jazz, Alex Meltzer, Harlan Silverman and Machado Mijiga

Sat, Oct 19

TICKETS $25 $20 | 21+ Please Creative Music Guild Presents: As part of the Annual Improvisational Summit: * Four adventurous soundsmiths embark on a creative journey together for a wild night at The 1905. Wielding the tools of sound design, afro-futurism, and abstraction, this sonic unit simultaneously explores the 4th Dimension, 5th Element, and 6th sense as a collective. Come hang out with us for the Late Set with Omari Jazz, Alex Meltzer, Harlan Silverman and Machado Mijiga! 

The Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

The Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

Sun, Oct 20

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Mel Brown, Drums Renato Caranto, Tenor Saxophone Dan Balmer, Guitar Louis "King Louis" Pain, Hammond B3 "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 back in 2003. In fact, this true all-star band has been a sensation going back to 1997, when they began a 20-year run on Thursdays at Portland’s legendary “Jimmy Mak’s” music venue (The Oregonian dubbed them “Jimmy Mak’s signature group”). With a collective resume that reads like a "Who's Who" of NW jazz, blues, and soul, 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. Count among the band’s fans jazz great Christian McBride, host of National Public Radio’s “Jazz Night In America.” In an October 2021 broadcast, McBride played several excerpts from a Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group festival set. During one of the interview segments with Mel, McBride exclaimed, “My mind is blown!” 

The Galen Clark Organ Group

The Galen Clark Organ Group

Wed, Oct 23

TICKETS $20 $25 | ALL AGES WELCOME Micah Hummel - drums Jack Radsliff - guitar Galen Clark - organ The Galen Clark Organ Trio features Micah Hummel on drums (Quickly Quickly, Subtonic, Anna Tivel), Jack Radsliff on guitar and Galen Clark on keys (Outer Orbit, Subtonic, Anna Tivel). The trio explores a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses organ trio classics with experimental electronic tinged jazz. Galen Clark is a keyboardist, songwriter, producer and educator based in Portland, OR. He leads the soul funk collective Outer Orbit and the groove heavy genre bending band Trio Subtonic and tours with Anna Tivel. He has also collaborated and toured with artists such as Sleater-Kinney, Sarah Clarke, Andy Coe and D'Vonne Lewis to name a few. Galen has contributed on several notable albums in the past few years including releases by Sleater-Kinney, Outer Orbit and Anna Tivel. https://www.galenclarkmusic.com/ 

KMHD's Brazilian Beat Presents: A Tribute to Edu Lobo

KMHD's Brazilian Beat Presents: A Tribute to Edu Lobo

Thu, Oct 24

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Pianist Kerry Politzer leads Bossa PDX, Portland's classic bossa nova and Brazilian jazz band. The group plays a selection of both obscure and well-known compositions by Jobim, Edu Lobo, Chico Buarque, Jorge Ben, João Donato, Toninho Horta, Hermeto Pascoal, and many others. In 2019 Kerry released "Diagonal," an album honoring the late Rio-born guitarist/composer Durval Ferreira. 

Nicole McCabe with Logan Kane, Justin Brown and George Colligan

Nicole McCabe with Logan Kane, Justin Brown and George Colligan

Fri, Oct 25

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES This night will feature LA based musicians Logan Kane, Nicole McCabe, and Justin Brown with Portland pianist George Colligan. A wide variety of music will be performed including original music from the band members and beloved compositions from the great American songbook. You can expect a night of high energy and excitement! 

Calysta Cheyenne Quartet

Calysta Cheyenne Quartet

Fri, Oct 25

TICKETS $20 $25 | 21+ PLEASE Brandon Nelson - piano, Andrew Jones - bass, Madison DeSantis -drums, Calysta - vocals With her warm and dynamic voice, Calysta Cheyenne has been singing the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards in Oregon venues since 2005. She grew up listening to and is heavily influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday. She has practiced Seth Riggs’ Speech Level Singing Technique for nearly 20 years with Ken Orsow in Ashland, Oregon, attended Berklee College of Music where she studied vocal jazz performance with NYC vocalist Alison Wedding, and recently completed a workshop with award-winning jazz vocalist and educator Alexis Cole. In addition to jazz, Calysta is both vocalist and front woman of Oregon-based bands SugarBeats and Fortune’s Folly, and has performed up and down the East and West coasts. Notable appearances include performing as the support act with the Flat Five String Band for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the The Britt Music & Arts Festival in Jacksonville, Oregon and playing Main Stage at Oregon Country Fair with Fortune’s Folly. She is currently living, performing and writing music in Portland, Oregon. See upcoming Events Copyright - 2022 Powered by Bandzoogle 

Ben Fowler Quintet

Ben Fowler Quintet

Sat, Oct 26

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME An evening of modern, original soul & gospel centric jazz led by well-known Portland composer and alto saxophonist Ben Fowler. 

Donna Jones

Donna Jones

Sun, Oct 27

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: Joshua Hegg - keys, Paul Steward - bass, Madison DeSantis - drums. Donna Jones is known for unique sultry and soulful renditions of jazz classics, new jazz tunes, and some powerful blues. Donna is a Portland native whose singing roots began at a young age in gospel church choirs. She stretched her vocal and performing skills in several local musical theater productions such as 'The Wiz" with Stumptown Stages and "Who I Am Celebrating Me" with World Stage Theater. She is an avid supporter of the local music scene in Portland. She is now living her dream as the lead vocalist of her self-named band. Donna brings vocal talent to audiences across the Pacific Northwest accompanied by: Joshua Hegg (keys), Paul Stewart (bass), Madison DeSantis (Drums). Donna has performed with various local artis and at the following events and venues: Amy Winehouse Tribute (with Davi Music), Tom Waits Tribute, Bre Gregg and Red Bird, Alberta Street Pub (residency since October 2022), Havalina (w/ Paul K. Ward), Jack London Revue, Wilfs, Artichoke Music, Studio One Theater, Lakewood Theater, Rose city Fair, Portland Parks concert series, and participated in Ron Steen's Jams sessions at Wilfs and 1905. “Jones brings plenty of personality to her original songs, as well as renditions of standards like “Black Coffee’, “At Last”, and “Stormy Monday.” Andrew Jankowski ~ Willamette Week "Donna Jones (Donna Jones Music PDX), whom I've had the honor and pleasure of working with for a few years now. What a joyful sound she makes, and her regular crowd at Alberta Street Pub defines what it means to be big-hearted, music-loving, community-lifting souls. ~ Paul K. Ward 

Ed Bennett Quintet

Ed Bennett Quintet

Wed, Oct 30

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Ed Bennett has long been considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players. Since his arrival in 1990, Ed has become an acoustical force in the Portland jazz community. 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. The fresh sounds of Bennett’s original compositions are be-bop influenced, but unique with twists in their harmonic progressions and unusual forms. “Ed Bennett is one of those powerhouse players whose virtuosity inspires the other participants on the bandstand to give it all they've got”. GEORGE FENDEL / JAZZSCENE. Photo: Steve Anchell 

Noah Simpson's Halloween Party

Noah Simpson's Halloween Party

Thu, Oct 31

TICKETS $20 $25 | ALL AGES WELCOME UNTIL 10PM | 21+ AFTER 10 PM LINE UP ANNOUNCED SOON 

Behind the Scenes with The Christopher Brown Quartet Sponsored by Montavilla Jazz

Behind the Scenes with The Christopher Brown Quartet Sponsored by Montavilla Jazz

Sun, Nov 03

++ 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 

Anandi Gefroh - Birthday Show

Anandi Gefroh - Birthday Show

Sun, Nov 17

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME With a simultaneous career as a ‘real-deal’ jazz singer and a talented songwriter Anandi has released four independent albums of original songs and three jazz recordings. She has become a well-respected jazz singer, singing at venues like the legendary Jimmy Mack’s, The 1905, the Jack London Revue and the PDX Jazz Festival and has played with local luminaries such as Randy Porter, Greg Goebel, Dave Captein, John Stowell & Ron Steen. At the November 17th show you can expect a mix of the full spectrum of jazz, re-imagined pop tunes and original compositions. This show features Paul K Ward on piano, Bill Athens on bass, Adam Carlson on drums, Molly Tentarelli on backing vocals and Dan Gildea on guitar. 

Behind the Scenes with The Christopher Brown Quartet Sponsored by Montavilla Jazz

Behind the Scenes with The Christopher Brown Quartet Sponsored by Montavilla Jazz

Sun, Dec 01

++ 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 

Behind the Scenes with The Christopher Brown Quartet Sponsored by Montavilla Jazz

Behind the Scenes with The Christopher Brown Quartet Sponsored by Montavilla Jazz

Sun, Feb 02

++ 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