The 1905's Upcoming Shows

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

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 that can now be heard on his debut album "Sole City" on the PJCE record label.

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.”

$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES

Saeeda Wright is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and musician from Portland, Oregon whose voice carries the depth of gospel, the soul of R&B, and the elegance of jazz. With more than two decades in the industry, she has built a reputation as one of the region’s most dynamic performers, known for her rich tone, commanding stage presence, and ability to move audiences with every note.

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A sought-after collaborator, Saeeda has worked with some of the most respected artists in music, including Prince, with whom she toured in 2015 and recorded background vocals on the single “Free Yourself.” Her artistry has also been featured alongside Stevie Wonder, Lalah Hathaway, and Liv Warfield. Deeply rooted in church and community, Saeeda continues to bring heart, soul, and authenticity to every stage she steps on.

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES

Reggie Houston - Saxophones

Michael Elson - Piano

Patrick Harry - Acoustic Bass

Reinhardt Melz - Drum

A seventh-generation New Orleanian, Reggie Houston was born on July 2, 1947, to Ralph Houston, a pianist and acoustic bassist, and Margarete Houston, an educator and social activist. Reggie embraced education and followed in his parents footsteps to become an arts education advocate, teacher, and world-renowned saxophonist.

Reggie was inspired to study saxophone at age 10, after seeing Ray Charles play alto sax at Lincoln Beach Amusement Park, where Fats Domino also performed during Reggie's childhood. Years later, Reggie would share the stage with both musical giants, and spend 22 years as a member of Fats Domino's band, before moving to Portland, Oregon in 2004.

When funk first developed, exploding onto the scene, Reggie was there—not as an observer, but as a 13 year-old musician playing his first professional gigs with legendary keyboardist David Batiste Sr. and The Gladiators, widely accepted as one of the preeminent and pioneering bands of funk.

Reggie knows the music. It is in his blood. He can trace the many, varied styles and influences of southeast Louisiana music all the way back to pre-colonial Africa. It is this knowledge, coupled with the strong arts education tradition of his hometown that gave rise to Reggie’s newest project, Anonymous Legends: A History of New Orleans Music—the culmination of Reggie’s life’s work.