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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.

Ed was born in Los Angeles California on December 19, 1951 and began playing the string bass at the age of 12 in Junior High School. He was a talented student of bassist Nat Gangursky, with whom he concentrated on technique (Simandl Method) and the classical repertoire. At 13, he was introduced to jazz music, and played in a Dixieland band that appeared on the Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour in 1966.

A dedicated, working professional, Ed also majored in music, first attending Los Angeles Valley College. The following year, Ed was accepted to the Berklee School of Music in Boston in 1971. Ed made what he considers to be his first professional jazz engagement doing a week stint at the Jazz Workshop with Brazilian greats Victor Brasil and Claudio Rotiti, while a Berklee student. On his return home to Los Angeles he attended CSUN (Cal State University Northridge) in 1973.

In 1974, Ed toured with Jimmy Witherspoon. Between 1976 and 1979 he backed Carmen McRae, making his recording debut on "Carmen McRae at the Great American Music Hall" in San Francisco which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1977. In 1981, he worked with the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band, recording the double Grammy nominated "Tanuki's Night Out" (released in Japan as "From Toshiko With Love")

Ed Bennett recorded his first album as leader in 1987. A trio date with Kent Glenn (piano) and Jack Ranelli (drums). In 1993 Ed started Saphu Records, an independent jazz record label featuring select West coast jazz musicians performing original compositions and time honored jazz standards. There are currently 23 releases in the Saphu catalog.

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).

In the Portland area, Ed has worked with: Nancy King, Shirley Nanette, Rebecca Kilgore, Billie Eidson Nancy Curtin, Marilyn Keller, Carolyn Joyce, Mia Nicholson, Toni Lincoln, Steve Christofferson, Dick Blake, Gordon Lee, George Mitchell, Randy Porter, George Colligan, Darrell Grant, Jof Lee, Tony Pacini, Dave Frishberg, Mark Simon, Eddie Wied, Phil Goldberg, Peter Boe, Dan Gaynor, Vince Frates, Brian Ward, Bill Beach, Clay Giberson, Greg Goebel, Bryn Roberts, Ramsey Embick, Ezra Weiss, Dan Balmer, Dan Faehnle, Christopher Woitach, John Stowell, Jack Radsliff, Eli Reisman, John (JB) Butler, Matt Schiff, John Keyser, Ryan Meagher, Eddie Parente, Patrick Lamb, Warren Rand, John Gross, Dave Evans, Renato Caranto, Devin Phillips, Rob Scheps, Rob Davis, John Nastos, Hank Hirsh, Jeff Uusitalo, Stan Bock, John Moak, Paul Mazzio, Thara Memory, Charlie Porter, Farnell Newton, Bryant Allard, Derek Sims, Dick Titterington, Ron Steen, Mel Brown, William Thomas, Tim Rap, Ed Pierce, Charlie Doggett, Donny Osborne, Alan Jones, Todd Strait, Gary Hobbs, Tim Paxton, Akbar DePriest, Bobby Torres, Carlton Jackson, Jason Palmer, Michael Raynor, Chris Brown, Rivkah Ross, Dave Snodgrass

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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.

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Classic songs and original music from 4 mainstays of the Portland Jazz Scene!

Jack Radsliff - guitar

Randy Porter - piano

Garrett Baxter - bass

Alan Jones - 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 and Galen Clark in addition to past work with Jimmie Herrod, The Oregon Symphony, Greg Ward, Jonathan Pinson, Chuck Israels, George Colligan, Leon Cotter, Nicole McCabe, Kerry Politzer, 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.