Jazz Night in Portland Presents: The Galen Clark Organ Group

Jazz Night in Portland Presents: The Galen Clark Organ Group

Wed, Oct 23

TICKETS $15 | 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, Laurnet Nickel - 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. 

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. 

The '10PM LAB' Presents: DJ Jai Christian

The '10PM LAB' Presents: DJ Jai Christian

Sat, Oct 26

GENERAL ADMISSION $15 | 21+ PLEASE Our first installment of The '10PM Lab' features Portland DJ Jai Christian, featuring an exploration of music from places near and far that have jazz appeal and influence. Everything from R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Acid Jazz, Broken Beat, 2-Step and House will be presented for your listening pleasure. An opportunity to hear what the kids in London are up to, artists from South America, Europe and Africa. ABOUT: 'The 10PM Lab' is an intimate, vibrant, soulful mix of DJ's, groups, solos and mixed-media artists, dismantling genre barriers of traditional jazz, showcasing local, regional and National acts. 

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 

The SuperJazzers

The SuperJazzers

Fri, Nov 01

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME SuperJazzers is a group of four like-minded musicians from Portland, Oregon, blending diverse influences from artists like Ornette Coleman, Elliott Smith, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, The Beatles, Ravel and John Coltrane. Saxophonist Tim Willcox, pianist David Goldblatt, bassist Bill Athens, and drummer Charlie Doggett create a rich, dynamic sound that fuses classic jazz traditions with modern improvisation. Their decade-long collaboration has resulted in a compelling mix of emotional depth and a large arsenal of original compositions, appealing to fans of both modern jazz, classical and popular music. 

The '10PM LAB' Presents: DJ Jai Christian

The '10PM LAB' Presents: DJ Jai Christian

Fri, Nov 01

GENERAL ADMISSION $15 | 21+ PLEASE Our first installment of The '10PM Lab' features Portland DJ Jai Christian, featuring an exploration of music from places near and far that have jazz appeal and influence. Everything from R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Acid Jazz, Broken Beat, 2-Step and House will be presented for your listening pleasure. An opportunity to hear what the kids in London are up to, artists from South America, Europe and Africa. ABOUT: 'The 10PM Lab' is an intimate, vibrant, soulful mix of DJ's, groups, solos and mixed-media artists, dismantling genre barriers of traditional jazz, showcasing local, regional and National acts. 

George Colligan Quartet

George Colligan Quartet

Sat, Nov 02

TICKETS | $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger(jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “King’s Dream” (PJCE Records 2022) is his 36th as a bandleader, and features PSU faculty and alumni. Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity(2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts(2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded ,and/or performed as a sideman with Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, Ron McClure,DJ Logic, Randy Brecker and Stefon Harris, among others. “Colligan is an equally deserving torch-carrier of the piano trio tradition….” John Kelman , All About Jazz “One of the best kept secrets in jazz….” Chris Hoven, All About Jazz 

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 

The Dimitri Matheny Group fea. Holly Pyle

The Dimitri Matheny Group fea. Holly Pyle

Sun, Nov 03

TICKETS $30 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME The Dmitri Matheny Group featuring Holly Pyle plays the music of Thelonious Monk. Known for her “soulfully graceful, liquid-like voice” (Phoenix 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, 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 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: Bossa Nova & Beyond, and deep dives into the songbooks of Burt Bacharach, Joni Mitchell, 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 & Info https://www.the1905jazz.club 

Jazz Night in Portland Presents: The Greg Goebel Trio

Jazz Night in Portland Presents: The Greg Goebel Trio

Wed, Nov 06

TICKETS $15 | ALL AGES WELCOME Greg Goebel’s piano trio is a captivating ensemble that combines technical mastery with a deep sense of musical expression. Greg’s masterful piano playing is complemented by the trio’s tight rhythm section, creating a cohesive sound that ranges from soulful ballads to high-energy swingers. Their music is a journey through jazz tradition with a modern twist, appealing to both jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike. Greg Goebel, piano Garrett Baxter, bass Christopher Brown, drums 

Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet

Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet

Thu, Nov 07

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Cyrus - trumpet, Jack Radsliff - guitar, Garrett Baxter - bass, Micah Hummel - drums 

George Colligan Quartet

George Colligan Quartet

Fri, Nov 08

TICKETS | $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger(jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “King’s Dream” (PJCE Records 2022) is his 36th as a bandleader, and features PSU faculty and alumni. Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity(2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts(2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded ,and/or performed as a sideman with Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, Ron McClure,DJ Logic, Randy Brecker and Stefon Harris, among others. “Colligan is an equally deserving torch-carrier of the piano trio tradition….” John Kelman , All About Jazz “One of the best kept secrets in jazz….” Chris Hoven, All About Jazz 

Jack Radsliff Trio w/ special guest Dan Faehnle

Jack Radsliff Trio w/ special guest Dan Faehnle

Fri, Nov 08

TICKETS $25 $20 | 21+ PLEASE The duo guitars of Dan Faehnle and Jack Radsliff, with Phil Baker on bass, Brent Follis on drums. Jack Radsliff is on the short list of jazz guitarists in the Pacific Northwest. As a bandleader, his trio featuring Patrick Golichnik and Michael Raynor, has become a fixture at clubs throughout the region. As a collaborator, Radsliff is a first-call for many; frequently playing in the bands of Ron Steen, Michael Raynor, Cyrus Nabipoor, Galen Clark, Christopher Brown, Chuck Israels, Alan Jones, Kerry Politzer, George Colligan, Dan Balmer, Idit Shner, Kathleen Hollingsworth, Torrey Newhart and many more: a veritable who’s who of Oregon’s jazz musicians. In addition to his steady work around the PNW, last year afforded Jack opportunities to work as sideman to Jonathan Pinson, Greg Ward, Domo Branch and Charlie Brown; release his sophomore record “Barefoot” (PJCE Records) featuring Randy Porter, Todd Sickafoose and Alan Jones; and tour the west coast extensively with Ian George, Cyrus Nabipoor and the Jack Radsliff Trio. Jack’s playing can be heard on more than a dozen records to date. His own records, “Migration Patterns” (2017) and “Barefoot” (2024), have been well received; both making it onto critics “best of” lists. In his relatively short recording career, Jack has contributed to releases from Cyrus Nabipoor, Tony Glausi, Martina DaSilva, Dan Rossi, Machado Majiga and Pablo Rivarola. With more and more music coming out, follow Jack on instagram (@JackRadsliff) to stay up to date. 

Galen Clark Trio fea. Sarah Clarke

Galen Clark Trio fea. Sarah Clarke

Sat, Nov 09

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES 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 Micah Hummel (Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Quickly Quickly) 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. 

The '10PM Lab' Featuring: Machado Mijiga Quartet

The '10PM Lab' Featuring: Machado Mijiga Quartet

Sat, Nov 09

TICKETS: $20 GENERAL ADMISSION SEATED | 21+ Please Quartet featuring: Cyrus Nabipoor, Chris Shuttleworth, Eden Holland, Machado Mijiga. ABOUT: 'The 10PM Lab' is an intimate, vibrant, soulful mix of DJ's, groups, solos and mixed-media artists, dismantling genre barriers of traditional jazz, showcasing local, regional and National acts. 

Gordon Lee Quartet

Gordon Lee Quartet

Sun, Nov 10

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Gordon Lee on piano, John Nastos on alto, Dennis Caiazza on bass and Edwin Coleman III on drums 

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