TICKETS $25 - ALL AGES Band: George Colligan - keys Roberto Rodriguez - bass Dae Bryant - drums More details coming soon! 

TICKETS $20 | 21+ PLEASE Justin Salisbury is a Brooklyn-based pianist, keyboardist, and electronic musician. He began his musical journey taking piano lessons at an early age, as well as studying with several of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians, such as Sharon Moe, Clay Giberson, Derek Sims, and Alan Jones. In 2013, Justin had the honor of playing piano at the Portland Jazz Festival, under the direction of NEA Jazz Master Gerald Wilson. Later that year, he received the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship- a full-tuition scholarship to attend the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Salisbury’s four years in Boston proved to be time of enriching experiences. Studying at Berklee College of Music gave him the opportunity to learn directly from teachers he had long admired, including Hal Crook, Ray Santisi, Joanne Brackeen, Bob Gullotti, Dave Liebman, George Garzone, Joe Lovano, and Alon Yavnai. After graduating in 2017, Salisbury moved to New York City, where he currently resides. Within mere weeks, he had quickly established himself as an in-demand sideman and bandleader, actively involving himself in numerous musical projects. Today, Salisbury has traveled and performed at many festivals and jazz clubs around North America, Asia, and Europe, such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, European Jazz Competition, Nancy Jazz Pulsations, and Pop Montreal. Salisbury has also collaborated with many notable artists from diverse musical backgrounds, such as Mike Stern, Emel Mathlouthi, Eddie Chacon, Jerry Barnes, Marko Djordjevic, Evan Marian, Daniele Germani, and Rodney Green. In 2022, Justin released his debut album entitled “Evergreen” featuring Max Ridley on bass and Dan Nadeau on drums. 

$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES NICK ROLFE: Musician/ACTOR: 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 $15 - 21+ PLEASE 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 August 9th for something new that can heal the frequency of a world currently on fire. Cam: MPC, percussion, chants/ Affirmations Dae Bryant: Drums Rodolfo Lopez: Bass Brown Calvin: Keys/ Synth Spinitch: Live DJ scratching/ cutting Christian San Nicolas: Saxophone 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Galen Clark - piano Sarah Clarke - vocals Damian Erskine - bass Cory Limuaco - drums 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. 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 Cory Limuaco (Greaterkind, Mono Neon) 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. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES About Etta: There are people who know how to take the tragic and make it magic. Arietta Ward is one of those people. The eldest daughter of the late, legendary Janice Scroggins, the sudden loss of her mother became the catalyst to solidifying her space on the stage – a space that Arietta, commonly known as Mz. Etta, has already occupied for years. Alongside everyone who is anyone in Portland’s multi genre music scene, Mz. Etta has been a staple. From Linda Hornbuckle to LaRhonda Steele, Ken DeRouchie, Tony Ozier, and Norman Sylvester, Arietta has shared the stage with the elite and on her own merit. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone affiliated with jazz, soul, funk or R&B that doesn’t know who she is. Yet only now is she on the cusp of releasing her debut solo album, a body of carefully crafted musical masterpieces. And from that sacred and healing space, we meet Arietta Ward. A name you’re bound to be hearing for a long time; a name that, like her Mother, will be spoken of in reference to legendary music royalty for a long time coming. Photo cred: image courtesy of SimsShot Photography 2020 ​ ​ 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Back by popular demand! After a magical, sold-out night earlier this year, Charlie Brown III returns to The 1905 for a second edition of his unforgettable Disney Tribute Show — and trust us, this one’s worth a repeat (or two). CB3 and his band are bringing their signature sound — smooth, soulful, jazzy — to reimagine your favorite Disney classics. From nostalgic ballads to upbeat anthems, you’ll hear the songs you love like you’ve never heard them before, all with that unmistakable Charlie flair. Whether you missed it the first time or just can’t get enough, don’t sleep on this encore. And if you were there last time, do your friends a favor — bring them along for the magic. 🎶 Disney meets jazz. CB3 style. One night only. Reserve your tickets now! 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Joe Bagg - piano Eric Gruber - bass Michael Raynor - drums Holly Pyle - vocal Dmitri Matheny - flugelhorn Back by popular demand! Dmitri Matheny and Holly Pyle return to The 1905 with an all-star performance of jazz classics and fan favorites from over a decade of tours and collaborations. Known for her “soulfully graceful, liquid-like voice” (New Times), Los Angeles vocalist HOLLY PYLE started out as an opera major before studying jazz and psychology. Now one of the most popular vocalists in the west, Holly performs with leading jazz groups and appears regularly as a solo a-cappella act using electronic looping to build masterful sonic creations. Flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, releasing twelve CDs and touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.” For over a decade Dmitri and Holly have toured the western states, delighting audiences with their creative collaborations. Popular programs include The SnowCat, an original theatrical production for kids and families, Jazz From The Silver Screen, The Brazil Project, and deep dives into the songbooks of Burt Bacharach, Joni Mitchell, Thelonious Monk, Henry Mancini, and Stevie Wonder. According to All About Jazz, the Dmitri Matheny Group is “an all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States.” 

TICKETS $15 | 21+ PLEASE Shaymus Hanlin is a 24-year-old vocalist and bandleader based in Portland, Oregon. Immersed in the American Songbook from an early age, he fell in love with the music and began performing at age 13. Hanlin was introduced to the music festival circuit as a young performer with the Oregon Coast Lab Band and Bay City Swing. These formative experiences allowed him to hone his craft on stage while learning from countless accomplished musicians. Notable performances include appearances at the Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival, the Sacramento Hot Jazz Jubilee, the Clambake Music Festival, the Fresno Dixieland and Mardi Gras Festival, and a tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra throughout Mexico. He was also invited to perform at the prestigious New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) with Banu Gibson, but regrettably it was cancelled due to Covid. In addition, Shaymus maintains an active schedule, performing full-time in Portland. On February 5, 2021, Shaymus and his quartet released their debut album, Just Us, Just We. The quartet specializes in classic jazz and swing, emotional ballads, and rarities from the American Songbook. Hanlin attended Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook Academy in 2019, and Feinstein praised Shaymus’ artistry, writing, “Your singing is smooth, natural, and you do justice to every song you chose. And the band is solid behind you.” CDs are available for purchase at shaymushanlin.com/shop or at live shows. With a fresh perspective on a timeless, old-school sound, Hanlin stands out as a compelling voice in the world of classic jazz and swing. While honoring the legacy of this cherished music, his artistry brings a distinct style and authenticity that demands attention. For more information about Shaymus’ music and performance schedule, follow him on social media or visit his website at shaymushanlin.com. 

TICKETS $30 - ALL AGES Ali Jackson - drums George Colligan - piano Kareem Kandi - sax Greg Feingold - bass Master of Rhythm Ali Jackson will be performing with The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra on Saturday August 16th for two sets of exceptional music. Award-winning musician, composer, arranger, educator, and percussionist Ali Jackson developed his talent at an early age. A virtuoso, Ali has contributed significant musical works as a composer and arranger and he holds the distinction of being the first percussionist to perform and create music across the entire spectrum of musical styles. Ali has performed and recorded with a multitude of artists including Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett, Faith Hill, Bobby McFerrin, Buster Williams, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., KRS-1, Marcus Roberts, Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, Vinx, Seito Kinen, Seiji Ozawa, Diana Krall, Gerald Albright, Michael Heise, Russell Gunn, James Morrison, Craig Handy, Jacky Terrasson, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and the New York City Ballet. 

TICKETS $15 - 21+ PLEASE Located in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA, River City Riot! Brass Band formed in 2016. In addition to being performers, most of River City Riot's members are music educators in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. River City Riot has performed around the Portland metro area to include Portland Mardi Gras events, annual performances at Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival, Portland Winter Light Festival, performances at Portland's premier jazz club The 1905, the Mississippi Street Fair, the Portland Rose Festival, and various other private events. Tristan Weitkamp - tenor saxophone Mike Meskel - baritone saxophone Dave Keckes-Chartrey - trumpet Tim Wells - trumpet Bryce Robertson - trumpet Luke Brockman - trombone David Conditt - trombone Tim Heichelheim - sousaphone Ian Fuller - drums/percussion Amy DeVall - percussion 

$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES 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. 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; Time Remembered; and Live at Shelley's Manne Hole. Recently retired from directing the jazz studies program at Western Washington University, Chuck has moved to Portland, OR to work in its vibrant jazz community and participate in his favorite Northwest city’s cultural life. 

TICKETS $25 | 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. 

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 $30 - ALL AGES Ben Wolfe - bass George Colligan - piano Aaron Kimmel - drums New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). With acclaim by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics, Wolfe continues to produce works that draw top-flight reviews from fans and jazz journalists alike. Ben’s 2024 release The Understated is his eleventh as leader and features all original compositions. Nicole Glover who plays tenor saxophone on the record says in her liner notes “This record succeeds in bringing Ben’s beautiful music to life through extremely conscientious group playing. Nothing is forced or pushed; everything that needs to be stated is stated." Wolfe has been a College Division faculty member at Juilliard since 2002. Ben has a whole new album coming out and he will be previewing some of the music from that project with us on this night. So, don't miss out, come hear it first with us at The 1905! 

TICKETS $15 | 21+ PLEASE George Colligan - piano Dae Bryant - drums Robert Rodriguez - bass Zyanna Melada - vocals 

TICKETS $30 - ALL AGES Ben Wolfe - bass George Colligan - piano Aaron Kimmel - drums New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). With acclaim by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics, Wolfe continues to produce works that draw top-flight reviews from fans and jazz journalists alike. Ben’s 2024 release The Understated is his eleventh as leader and features all original compositions. Nicole Glover who plays tenor saxophone on the record says in her liner notes “This record succeeds in bringing Ben’s beautiful music to life through extremely conscientious group playing. Nothing is forced or pushed; everything that needs to be stated is stated." Ben has a whole new album coming out and he will be previewing some of the music from that project with us on this night. So, don't miss out, come hear it first with us at The 1905! 

TICKETS $20 - 21+ PLEASE Balkan. Bebop. Bela Bartok. Bossa. Brazil. Two couples, two worlds—the meeting point: jazz! Zsofia Tardy - vocal Kerry Politzer - piano George Colligan - drums Attila Csikos - guitar Robert Rodriguez - bass Kerry Politzer and George Colligan bring their American musical heritage and Kerry’s love for Bossa; meanwhile, Zsofi and Attila bring their Eastern European musical roots. On this special evening, the band will play, among other songs, their original compositions and jazz adaptations of Bela Bartok's compositions, as well as their favorite bebop and bossa tunes. The musicians sharing the stage represent the beauty of cultural diversity and demonstrate the colorful musical vibe of Portland. Zsofia Tardy is a jazz singer and music educator from Budapest, Hungary. She moved to Portland with her guitarist husband, Attila Csikos, in 2015, and both of them soon became an appreciated part of Portland’s vibrant musical scene. Zsofia earned her BMus and MMus degrees from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. With over 35 years in the music industry, she has performed as a lead singer in various genres, including jazz, pop, rock, and gospel. She sings in multiple languages and sang lead and background vocals on numerous Hungarian recordings. Zsofia is the Professor of Jazz Voice at Lewis & Clark College and teaches voice and piano in her thriving home studio. She has also guest taught at Western Oregon University and in Nanning, China. Attila Csikos, also from Portland, is a multi-genre guitarist, educator, and composer with an MMus from Western Oregon University and a BMus from the Liszt Academy. He has performed in numerous bands and major musical theater productions. In 2023, he held a successful solo guitar concert at the PDX Jazz Festival. Attila is an Adjunct Professor of Guitar at Clackamas Community College and teaches online in Hungary, with a teaching career of over 35 years. Many of his former students are now professional musicians. 

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 $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 Cyrus Nabipoor brings his Crescent City crew to the PNW! From jazz’s roots in Congo Square to the cutting edge, Cyrus Nabipoor brings a heavy Crescent City crew to the Northwest. Lineup: Cyrus Nabipoor, trumpet, composition; Max Bronstein, guitar; Amina Scott, bass; Micah Hummel, drums. A distinctive voice both on the horn and in his writing, Cyrus Nabipoor's singular sound has garnered him international acclaim. He has been a featured festival artist at PDX Jazz, Cathedral Park, New Orleans French Quarter, and Chicago Instigation. 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 works as a freelance trumpeter and music director. 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, and Nicole McCabe. Bassist Amina Scott has performed with artists such as Jazzmeia Horn, Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, Don Vappie, David Murray, Johnny Vidacovich, Joanne Bracken, Nicholas Payton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Brecker, Herlin Riley, and Germaine Bazzle. Amina continues to forge her own path as a trailblazing artist. Drawing from many musical influences, she is able to express her journey into Black womanhood and capture the trials and tribulations of her career thus far. Her debut album Where The Wild Seed Grows is out on all platforms. Currently, she serves on the faculties at Loyola University New Orleans and University of New Orleans. She has also been a faculty member for the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop since 2022. Max “Steen” Bronstein is a New Orleans-based guitarist who has recorded and performed with numerous artists throughout his career. He specializes in R&B, funk, jazz, and gospel styles. He has performed with GRAMMY–nominated Jamison Ross, world famous trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton, acclaimed New Orleans vocalist Erica Falls, international touring act Soul Brass Band, saxophonist James Martin, composer and trumpeter Steve Lands, as well as his original group Slugger formed by acclaimed drummer Terrence “Groove Guardian” Houston. He has performed at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest, French Quarter Fest, Blue Note NYC, among others. He has also performed with gospel legends Bishop Paul Morton and Bishop Marvin Sapp. He has also been blessed to share the stage with Kyle Roussel, John Michael Bradford, the Preservation Hall Horns, Ivan Neville, John Boutté, and Irma Thomas. He performs regularly with GRAMMY Award–winning trumpeter and vocalist Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown. 

TICKETS $25 - 21+ PLEASE Experience the power of sound and self — A TRANScendent Rebirth by AJ Allida is a bold, moving journey of queer identity and self-discovery. Lineup: AJ Allida, compositions, arrangements, and piano; Zyanna Melada, vocals; Chris-Clark Johnson, guitar; Robert Rodriguez, bass; Dae Bryant, drums. AJ Allida is a pianist, composer, and music educator based in Portland, Oregon. Shortly after immigrating to the US from the Philippines, AJ started classical piano lessons at the age of 5 years old. During his years studying classical piano, he participated in the National Federation of Music Clubs, in which he earned numerous awards for Outstanding Piano Solo and Concerto performances. After two years of college at Mt. Hood Community College, he was first introduced to the art of jazz music and began studying with Mike Horsfall and Clay Giberson. His interest in jazz grew, leading him to transfer to Portland State University as a Jazz Piano major, studying with esteemed professors and musicians, George Colligan, Kerry Politzer, and Darrell Grant. His playing draws inspiration from his experience navigating life as a Filipinx, trans, and queer individual. AJ recently graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and continues to work as a teacher and musician in the Portland and Seattle areas. Outside of music, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Clair, family, and friends. *The 12th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF), presented by Accelerator Design Studios, takes place August 29–31, 2025, with a village-style celebration of Portland’s boundary-pushing jazz scene. Featuring 26 concerts across five venues, MJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—ticket sales directly support jazz education and community programs in Montavilla and beyond. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Neighbors collaborates with saxophonist Caroline Davis for a night of genre-bending, spanning multiple idioms and styles. Lineup: Garrett Baxter, electric bass; Mike Gamble, electric guitar; Machado Mijiga, drums with Caroline Davis, alto saxophone. Garrett Baxter is an important fixture in the Oregon jazz community. Garrett has performed in bands led by Alan Jones, George Colligan, Domo Branch, Noah Simpson, Randy Porter, Christopher Brown, Kerry Politzer, and Michael Raynor. He has performed with the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany, and has had the privilege of touring internationally with Andy Middleton in 2023 and the Oregon Jazz Ensemble in 2018. He has also played with artists such as Gilad Hekselman, Allison Miller, Kevin Hays, Geoffrey Keezer, Camille Thurman, Benny Benack, Dick Oatts, Greg Ward, Jonathan Pinson, Sasha Berliner, Martina DaSilva, Yoav Eshed, Jaleel Shaw, Bruce Williams, Clay Jenkins, Mike Lee, and Javon Jackson. Mike Gamble is an adventurous guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose work with electronic modes of composition is endlessly integrated into his setup. Gamble has spent the last 15 years immersed in the creative jazz, experimental rock, and improvised music scene, primarily in NYC and now in Portland, OR, where he currently lives. Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative "box" at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath: composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga's artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather. Caroline Davis’s expression encompasses a diverse range of styles. As a saxophonist and composer, she has released eight albums and has won Downbeat’s Critics’ Poll Rising Star. She has worked with Lee Konitz, Billy Kaye, John Zorn, Wendy Eisenberg, Angelica Sanchez, Nicole Mitchell, The Femme Jam, Rajna Swaminathan, Miles Okazaki, and Terry Riley. Caroline has been a resident fellow at MacDowell, The Jazz Gallery, The Rockefeller Estate, ICE Ensemble Evolution, UCross, and Civitella, and is a recipient of Jerome Hill, CMA, and NYFA fellowships. She is an advocate for gender equity (This Is A Movement, The New School) and justice for incarcerated people. 

TICKETS $25 - 21+ PLEASE The Leon Cotter Quintet performs all original songs inspired by folk music around the world. Lineup: Leon Cotter, saxophone; Cyrus Nabipoor, trumpet; Jack Radsliff, guitar; Garrett Baxter, bass; Michael Raynor, drums. Saxophone/clarinet player Leon Cotter has led a varied musical 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 and bandleader in Portland’s local jazz scene. He's excited to celebrate a lifelong love of folk and traditional music with this set of songs, with influences ranging from South African Jazz, Congolese rhumba, and Romani bellydance music, just to name a few. * The 12th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF), presented by Accelerator Design Studios, takes place August 29–31, 2025, with a village-style celebration of Portland’s boundary-pushing jazz scene. Featuring 26 concerts across five venues, MJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—ticket sales directly support jazz education and community programs in Montavilla and beyond. 

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES A sound-pioneering trio exploring entropic soundscapes, psychedelic funk, and groove-heavy, electronic-tinged jazz. Lineup: Galen Clark, organ; Trent Baarspul, guitar; D'Vonne Lewis, drums The Galen Clark-led organ trio brings a genre-blending approach to the classic organ trio instrumentation, exploring entropic soundscapes, psychedelic funk, and groove-heavy, electronic-tinged jazz. The trio features Seattle drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff) and Nashville guitarist Trent Baarspul (Jarrod Lawson, Outer Orbit). Galen Clark is a keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and educator based in Portland, Oregon. He leads the soul funk collective Outer Orbit and the jazz fusion group Trio Subtonic, and he is one-third of the Pacific Northwest 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, and Jessica Lurrie. Trent Baarspul, a talented multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger, has always been deeply involved in music. Inspired by numerous genres, his “sound” is a fusion of jazz, modern popular styles, and world music blended to create a new emotive and melodic expression. During his early adulthood in Minneapolis, MN, he became a sought-after and respected member of the thriving music community, co-establishing and writing for the jazz fusion band New Sound Underground, as well as performing with countless other artists. Seattle native D’Vonne Lewis is a multi-award winning drummer who has toured, performed and/or recorded with Digable Planets, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Christian McBride, George Porter of the Funky Meters, Skerik and many other national and international artists. * The 12th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF), presented by Accelerator Design Studios, takes place August 29–31, 2025, with a village-style celebration of Portland’s boundary-pushing jazz scene. Featuring 26 concerts across five venues, MJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—ticket sales directly support jazz education and community programs in Montavilla and beyond. 

TICKETS $25 - 21+ PLEASE intricate Afro-Caribbean rhythms and layered Neo-Soul harmonies create a vibrant sound that speaks to the global influence of jazz. Lineup: TBA Dani Barker, aka Dani Danger, is a Jamaican-American multi-genre artist with a smooth and soulful sound. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL, currently residing in Portland, her effortless blend of jazz, Caribbean influence, soul, and R&B is bound to perk the ear of any listener. Dani moved to Portland in 2015 to pursue a career in jazz music. She started her journey at Portland State University and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Performance. Shortly after arriving, she appeared alongside Darrell Grant’s MJ New Quartet and was a featured artist at the Portland Jazz Festival. In 2022, Dani debuted in her first theatre performance as the lead in Portland Playhouses’ 12-week run of Bella: An American Tall Tale and made her return in 2024 as Miss Honey in Matilda. Teacher by day, performer by night, she is also the lead singer of the Soulful Sundays home band, the Love Train, hosted at the Alberta Street Pub every Sunday. In 2023, joined Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe band as a featured vocalist and tours throughout the year. *The 12th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF), presented by Accelerator Design Studios, takes place August 29–31, 2025, with a village-style celebration of Portland’s boundary-pushing jazz scene. Featuring 26 concerts across five venues, MJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—ticket sales directly support jazz education and community programs in Montavilla and beyond. 

++ 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)** -CB