The 1905's Upcoming Shows
Sat, May 16
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES
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 musician 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.
Since 1996, Kareem has been performing both as a bandleader and as a sideman to enthusiastic audiences around the world at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Over the years Kareem has performed, toured and recorded with some of the finest musicians in the music industry including: Pete Christlieb, Patti Labelle, Mark Elf, Ali Jackson, D’vonne Lewis, Bill Watrous, The Seattle Symphony, Mordy Ferber, Julian Priester, The Paperboys, The Northwest Repertory Singers, Thomas Marriott, The Tacoma Symphony, Alex Duncan, Frazey Ford, DJ Hapa, The Polyrhythmics, Bill Ramsay, The Staxx Brothers, Jay Thomas, The Sabella Consort, Greta Matassa, The Temptations, Hadley Caliman, The Four Tops, The Harry James Orchestra, Wayne Bergeron, and many others. Because of his musical diversity, his group, The Kareem Kandi Band has a sound that is fresh, innovative, and appeals to a wide variety of audiences.
Growing up in the northwest with its vibrant music scene allowed Kandi the opportunity to study with, listen to, and perform with world class jazz artists residing in the area. Artists such as Tracy Knoop, Jay Thomas, Don Lanphere, Bill Ramsay, and Pete Christlieb had a large impact on Kareem early in his musical education. After finishing high school Kareem received a full scholarship to Olympic College in Bremerton WA where he earned an Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree. While completing his degree from Olympic College he received another full scholarship to attend Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle WA. Kareem attended Cornish and continued his music studies with many renowned jazz artists that served on the faculty at the time which included: Jovino Santos Neto, Julian Priester, Hadley Caliman, Dave Peck, Randy Halberstadt, Chuck Deardorf, and Jim Knapp. Kareem completed his Bachelor’s degree from Cornish in 2002 and since then has been very active as a performer, composer, and teacher.
As an educator Kareem maintains a busy schedule teaching at The Tacoma School of the Arts as an artist in residence. He also maintains a full studio of forty private students, conducts weekly jazz classes at Ted Brown Music, coaches ensembles for Seattle JazzED, and regularly conducts masterclasses and workshops at schools around the Pacific Northwest. Along with his teaching duties he is also the director of The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, The Tacoma Jazz Association, and has served on the Tacoma Arts Commission. Kareem is a performing artist and clinician for Conn-Selmer and D’addario Woodwinds.
Sun, May 17
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
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. There are currently 23 releases in the Saphu catalog.
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
Wed, May 20
TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES
Kicking off our Latin Jazz Week at The 1905 is one of Portland's favorite legends!
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 touring with Tom Jones, to forming his own Latin jazz group in Portland, Bobby Torres has been on the music scene for over 50 years.
Besides performing as a percussionist, Bobby is a record producer, songwriter, percussion instructor, session musician and band leader.
Thu, May 21
$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES
Night number 2 of our Latin Week at The 1905 is a staple here at the club!
Led by pianist Kerry Politzer, Bossa PDX is a Portland-based band that pays tribute to the masters of Brazilian jazz and bossa nova.
Kerry Politzer is a Portland-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She is on the music faculty of Portland State University and Clackamas Community College, and has also taught at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University, the University of Portland, and the University of Manitoba.
Prior to her latest album Alternate Route (Whirlwind Recordings), Kerry released eight jazz CD’s 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.
Fri, May 22
$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES
El Camino Organ Trio:
“Led by guitarist Miguel Hernandez, The El Camino Organ group pays homage to the Organ Trios of the 60’s and 70’s, while blending the sounds of groove music with latin and jazz. A mix of arrangements and originals played by a skilled group of Portland-Based musicians.”
Miguel Hernandez: Guitar
Wydglif Dorlus: Organ
Chris Parkman: Drums
Sat, May 23
TICKETS $35 | ALL AGES
Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is one of the most important Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal's group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records.
Jovino’s personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted in centuries-old musical tradition while pointing to new and adventurous harmonic languages.
Currently, Jovino leads his Seattle-based Quinteto and Trio. He taught piano and composition at Cornish College of the Arts for 26 years. He can also be heard around the world as a piano soloist, working with symphony orchestras, jazz big bands, chamber music groups, and in collaboration with musicians such as his mentor Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito d’Rivera, Airto Moreira, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Joe Locke, Anat Cohen and many more.
Sun, May 24
$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES
Finishing up our Latin Jazz Week with a BANG, is our local fave, Sabroso!
Brothers Pablo and Ricardo Ojeda have been writing and playing music together for as long as they can remember. Their musical writing style has taken many forms during the evolution of their sound. From the national touring dance floor packing beats of Rubberneck, to the hypnotic passionate rhythms of Toque Libre. The Ojeda brothers have continually produced eclectic musical incarnations that meld rhythm and melody together in their own unique way.
Their latest musical offering is called “Sabroso”, meaning flavorful in Spanish. Sabroso starts where Toque Libre left off…the next chapter. Dance floors will move and groove to the sophisticated Latin rhythms and steady funky soul pulse of Sabroso.
Sabroso features some of Portland’s most well known and talented musicians. The band’s rhythmic foundation is brought to you by Pablo Ojeda on bass/vocals (Rubberneck, Toque Libre, Geoff Byrd), Ward “The Warden” Griffiths (Fred Strickley, King Beta, The Quadraphones.
The horn section showcases the incredible talents of Paul Mazzio (Gino Vannelli, Tom Grant, Nu Shooz) on trumpet and John Nastos on saxophone. Adding to the depth of talent is the hook laden piano styling of Dave a.k.a. “Sprinkles” Fleschner (Curtis Salgado, Earl Thomas, John Nemeth, Mel Brown, B.B. King) on piano. Last but not least, is Ricardo Ojeda on guitar/vocals. Sabroso is guaranteed to please Portland’s most discerning music lovers.
Vocals, Guitar / Ricardo Ojeda
Bass, Background Vocals / Pablo Ojeda
Keyboard / Dave Fleschner
Saxophone / John Nastos
Trumpet / Paul Mazzio
Drums / Ward Griffiths
Wed, May 27
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES
Come join us in celebrating BrandonLee Cierley's 32nd Birthday!
Band: Machado Mijiga - Drums
Sam Arnold - Bass
Santiago LaRochelle - Keys
Clay Parkman - Guitar
BrandonLee Cierley is an up-and-coming saxophonist born in Tacoma, WA and currently based in Portland, OR. His sound effortlessly blends jazz, hip-hop, lo-fi, and groove-driven influences, reflecting a wide musical palette and a deeply personal voice. BrandonLee studied at Pacific Lutheran University, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science & Music. Dedicated to mastering his craft, BrandonLee has studied with notable instructors including Tracy Knoop, Braxton Cook, Steve Tresler, and Todd Delguidice. As both a bandleader and solo artist, he has collaborated with a range of exciting producers and artists such as Farnell Newton, POSY, EyeLoveBrandon, Braxton Cook, Machado Mijiga, and Jonny Tobin, among others. In 2018, he expanded beyond his core genre as a guest artist with EDM duo Two Friends, performing at sold-out festivals Lucky and Paradiso. He has also shared the stage with world-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips at the 2023 PDX Jazz Festival. BrandonLee has performed throughout the Pacific Northwest and has been featured on Portland’s KMHD Radio as well as Seattle’s KNKX 88.5 Live Studio Sessions. Most recently, he performed under his own name at the 45th Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival in July 2025. His debut album, Here Comes a New Challenger (2020), has garnered over 20,000 streams and earned KMHD’s Best Single of the Year. In July 2023, he released the highly anticipated EP Thank You for Waiting, featuring Braxton Cook, which landed on Spotify’s Editorial Playlist All New Jazz, surpassed 2 million streams, and received praise from Abe Beeson of KNKX’s The New Cool. His sophomore album Camaraderie, released via Portland-based label LofiJazzSoul, received critical acclaim from All About Jazz and the Jazz Society of Oregon, along with placements on major Spotify editorial playlists including All About Jazz and Fresh Finds: Jazz. With a growing international presence, BrandonLee’s catalog has earned him a release with Belgian label Stereofox, including his debut label EP Pathways as well as accumulating over a 8M streams on all digital platforms. His third studio album, “Be Water, My Friend” is out now.
Thu, May 28
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES
"Say what you mean. Play what you hear!"
Kirk Kalbfleisch is a professional freelance drummer and drum instructor based out of Portland, OR. Kirk joins bandmates, Sam Arnold and Matt Sazima tonight with his band D.V.R.
D.V.R. (Dreams Vs. Reality) is a Portland-based trio, comprised of Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums, Sam Arnold on bass, and Matt Sazima on Keys and Vocals. The group plays original compositions that blend different styles to incorporate each member’s background. The music fuses groove-based song writing with complex harmony and organic improvisation. This crossover approach incorporates influences from R&B, neo-soul, drum & bass, hip-hop and jazz fusion. Come see one of the most unique projects that Portland has to offer.
Fri, May 29
$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES
Ms. Vee & A Badass Band is a Portland, Oregon-based ensemble led by vocalist and musician Ms. Vee ,that plays a mix of blues, soul, jazz, and funk. Founded in 2018, the group earned a 2026 Muddy Award nomination for Best R&B Act from the Cascade Blues Association, establishing themselves as a fixture in the local music scene.
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, 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.
Sat, May 30
$35 TICKETS | ALL AGES
Two Chicago band mates, reunited on The 1905 stage! These cats go wayyyy back! You are gonna want to attend this musical reunion!
“Texas tenorist Geof Bradfield’s playing possesses a steely grandeur and deep sophistication.” -Michael Jackson, Downbeat
Saxophonist and composer Geof Bradfield blends modern jazz, African rhythms, and the roots music of his native South into a style that is “explicitly adventurous and forward-looking” (AllAboutJazz.com). Born in Houston and based in Chicago, Bradfield has performed throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, sharing the stage and recording studio with artists such as Randy Weston, Dana Hall, Clark Sommers, Brian Blade, Ben Goldberg, Anna Webber, Orrin Evans, Jeff Parker, Matt Ulery, and Ryan Cohan. His work is featured on 50+ CDs including ten albums as a leader that have garnered critical accolades from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and NPR. He has received grants and awards from Chamber Music America, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, DCASE, Illinois Arts Council, and the Mellon Foundation. The Downbeat Critics Poll has named him a Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist and Arranger multiple years.
Drummer Michael Raynor moved to Portland from Chicago, where he spent twenty-two years playing with tenor saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master, Von Freeman. That immersion, at age 22, in the hard swinging Chicago scene, with a musician who had played alongside Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday, was an incomparable education and led to gigs with Freddie Hubbard, Johnny Griffin, Sam Rivers, Eric Alexander, Steve Coleman, Jon Faddis, Arturo Sandoval, and Fareed Haque. Raynor also toured with vocalist Kurt Elling and can be heard on two of his Grammy nominated recordings, including Live in Chicago with guest vocalist, Jon Hendricks. More recently Raynor has worked with Bobby Broom, Tia Fuller, Howard Levy, Ryan Cohan, and a host of world class Portland stalwarts including Nancy King, Chuck Israels, George Colligan, Dan Balmer and Dan Faehnle.
Raynor and Bradfield met in 1998 on gigs with some of the bands that were riding the “Jump Swing” revival wave. They have worked together in a variety of musical projects since then and can be heard together on Ryan Cohan’s, “Origination” and Mike Allemana's, "Vonology."
Sat, May 30
TICKETS $20 | 21+ PLEASE
Della Simone & George Colligan present an evening of Jazz Standards and music from the Great American Songbook. Known for her rich, emotive voice and wide-ranging, eclectic music taste, she loves to pull an old tune we know and love and make it her own. Her collaboration with Colligan has been eagerly anticipated and something you won't want to miss.
Della Simone has been singing as long as she can remember and comes from a musical family. Della is known for her rich, emotive voice and wide-ranging, eclectic music taste. She has an extensive gig book covering popular jazz standards, musical theatre, pop crossover music, and even dabbles in classical voice. She graduated from Portland State University with her degree in Jazz Voice having studied under Sherry Alves, Kerry Pollitzer, Darrell Grant, and George Colligan. She plays jazz piano and guitar to accompany herself when solo, and has traveled around the globe singing choral music with the PSU Chamber Choir. She is featured as a background vocalist on Storm Large's most recent album "A Joyful Noise.” In May 2025, Della made her debut as a soloist with the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Della does choral work in the area as an alto section leader working in various churches and community choruses in addition to her solo work at local venues.
George Colligan is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and bandleader, widely respected for his musical depth, versatility and creative intensity. A rare multi-instrumentalist who also performs on organ, drums and trumpet, he is known for his powerful stage presence and his ability to move seamlessly between roles as soloist, ensemble player and leader. Colligan’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition while remaining boldly contemporary, marked by rhythmic drive, harmonic sophistication and a strong personal voice that has made him a distinctive and influential figure on the international jazz scene.
Sun, May 31
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.
Wed, Jun 03
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.
Thu, Jun 04
TICKETS $35 | ALL AGES
Stefan Mahendra - vocals, piano
Luke Broadbent - guitar
TBD
Fresh off the road after opening for Joss Stone, The Stylistics, and Jarrod Lawson - British Soul/R&B artist Stefan Mahendra brings his debut headline US tour to The 1905 for one unforgettable night, celebrating the release of his new EP Home Sweet Home.
Born to a Sri Lankan father and German mother, Stefan Mahendra’s musical journey began at a piano bench in South London, shaped by early classical training under his mother’s guidance. It wasn't long before he was drawn toward jazz, soul and R&B, immersing himself in the music of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and D’Angelo. Their influence runs deeply through Stefan’s music.
Fri, Jun 05
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES
George Colligan - piano
Robert Rodrigues - bass
Micah Hummel - drums
Over the last 30 years, George Colligan has developed an international reputation as a virtuoso jazz pianist and innovative composer. Although much of Colligan‘s career has been as an extremely in demand collaborator (having spent years performing with jazz legends such as Jack DeJohnette, Buster Williams, Ravi Coltrane,Cassandra Wilson to name a few), here he will lead a trio and perform his own compositions and also throw in some standards. Known in Portland as a professor at Portland State University, part of his educational mission is to help cultivate the careers of his students and former students. Featured in this trio are bassist Robert Rodriguez and drummer Micah Hummel. Colligan is a mainstay at the 1905 and you won’t want to miss this exciting performance.
Sat, Jun 06
TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Dmitri Matheny Group
LOUIE! LOUIE! LOUIE!
Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan & Louis Prima
Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny and his all-star band celebrate the classic jazz, blues and jump swing of American music icons Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima.
“Heroes!” Matheny says. “What a thrill to immerse ourselves in the sound and spirit of these three legendary recording artists and popular entertainers, known for delighting audiences worldwide with virtuosity and verve. This show promises to be lively, fun, and full of surprises!”
Matheny and friends will put a fresh spin on such familiar favorites as I’ve Got The World On A String, I Wanna Be Like You, Jump, Jive & Wail, Let The Good Times Roll, What A Wonderful World, and more!
“An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States” (All About Jazz), the DMITRI MATHENY GROUP is renowned for their crowd-pleasing performances of lyrical originals and timeless classics.
American 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.”
MORE INFO
dmitrimatheny.com
Sun, Jun 07
++ 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)**
Sun, Jun 07
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Jack Radsliff - guitar
George Colligan - piano
Christian Ramirez - bass
Michael Raynor - drums
Jack Radsliff is guitarist/composer living in Portland, Oregon. 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, Galen Clark and Kerry Politzer in addition to work with Greg Ward, Jonathan Pinson, Chuck Israels, George Colligan, Leon Cotter, Nicole McCabe, 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.
Sign up for Jack’s mailing list (jackradsliff.com) to see when and where he’s performing next.
Wed, Jun 10
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Garrett Baxter - bass
Micah Hummel - drums
Max Reynolds - guitar
Cyrus Nabipoor - trumpet
Cyrus Nabipoor delivers a bold and singular expression of American Music, cutting edge yet steeped in tradition. Known for unmistakable originals & unique covers, Cyrus presents a deeply emotional and energetic performance.
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, Montavilla Jazz, Mt. Hood Jazz, New Orleans French Quarter, and Chicago Instigation. To date, he has released 3 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 & music director.
Thu, Jun 11
TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Sarah Clarke is a songwriter and vocalist, born and raised in Portland, Ore. Known for her power, range and dynamic performances, Sarah exudes a subtle mastery of her craft that leaves her audiences craving more.
Sarah welcomes us to join her for an evening celebrating the music and magic of one of her vocal heroes, Ella Jane Fitzgerald.
Ella Fitzgerald was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.
Fri, Jun 12
TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Noah Simpson is a trumpet player, composer, and producer currently based in the PNW. Originally from Phoenix, Noah started his music education at Scottsdale Community College, and would finish at Portland State University. Simpson’s modern approach to trumpet playing and improvisation is described as energetic, dynamic, and attentive. While currently teaching at Reed College and George Fox University, he frequently collaborates with artists like George Colligan, Alan Jones, Domo Branch, and other PNW natives. He’s also worked with artist like George Benson, Bernard Purdie, Alex Acuna, and Ron Artis II. Currently he’s producing AR location based media under the As:Is label.
Sat, Jun 13
$30 TICKETS | ALL AGES
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".
Sun, Jun 14
$25 TICKETS | ALL AGES
Donna Jones - Vocals
Joshua Hegg - Piano
Paul Stewart - Bass
Madison DeSantis - Drums
Donna Jones is a Portland-based singer whose soulful sound is a testament to her deep love for music and its power to connect. Though she began her solo singing career later in life, at 55, Donna quickly became the lead vocalist of the band Donna Jones and the Delegation, an experience that felt both organic and perfectly timed. Drawing inspiration from a childhood surrounded by the timeless records of Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and other jazz and blues legends, Donna infuses her performances with a unique blend of sultriness, authenticity, and joy.
Her vocal journey began in gospel church choirs and later expanded into musical theater with notable roles in productions like The Wiz and Who I Am Celebrating Me. Though she is not formally trained, Donna's raw, soulful delivery resonates with audiences, particularly through her powerful renditions of jazz, blues, and soul classics. She considers her sound “jazz-adjacent,” capturing the essence of traditional jazz while bringing her own touch of warmth and humanity to every note.
Now living her dream, Donna’s motto is simple: “I sing to fill my cup in hopes it spills over to you.” Follow her musical journey on Instagram @donnajonesmusicpdx or visit donnajonesmusic.com to learn more.