TICKETS $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Band: Matt Sazima, Brandon Nelson, Garrett Baxter, Dave Hagen. Join Matt and his group of PDX Allstars for an explosive night of swing! Inspired by sounds of Oscar Peterson, Lionel Hampton, and Jeff Hamilton, the group is sure to bring a smile to your face and a rhapsody to your ears. 

TICKETS $25 | $20 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: John Nastos - sax, Greg Goebel - piano, Garrett Baxter - bass, Christopher Brown - drums, and Holly Resnick, guest vocalist. Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life. 

21 + PLEASE - TICKETS $20 Afro Present and Future Vibrations Dae Bryant - drums, Robert Rodriguez - bass, Cam Smith - SoundSmith 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Integer Quintet brings the listener on an exciting ride through a variety of grooves, with an intense focus on melodic narrative. With Justin Copeland on trumpet and Chris Shuttleworth on trombone, this ensemble has a powerful brass-centered sound that highlights Todd Marston’s melodic compositional voice. Andrew Jones (acoustic bass) and Micah Hummel (drums) offer a solid and virtuosic rhythm section that acts as a rugged off-road vehicle, carrying the ensemble through complex improvisational territory. Overall, Integer Quintet’s focus on melody and groove makes their performance highly palatable to discerning audiences as well as first-time jazz listeners. Tonight, the band will celebrate the release of their self-produced album, “Integer Quintet”. 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Dan (piano), Don Norton (tenor), Bill Athens (bass), and Jason Palmer (drums) 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Scheduled to appear: Jack Radsliff - Guitar Joe Bagg - Piano Patrick Golichnik - Bass Michael Raynor - Drums Join us for an evening of earnest, playful, heart-forward original music. 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 with Jonathan Pinson, Greg Ward, Xavier Lecouturier and the Domo Branch/Charlie Brown Big Band; 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. 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Mike Prigodich (piano) Cameron Morgan (guitar) Damian Erskine (bass) Christopher Brown (drums) Bio: Keyboardist Mike Prigodich's jazz fusion compositions attract attention from many upper-echelon national artists. His original compositions combine jazz with influences from many other genres and regions of the world. Mike leads the Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group (MPEG) with master drummer Reinhardt Melz, bass virtuoso Damian Erskine, and the brilliant John Nastos on saxophone. Together, they create some of the best jazz fusion being played anywhere in the world! 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Jazz pianist Darrell Grant, called “a jazz visionary” by All About Jazz, returns to The 1905 with his exciting new piano trio DG3 with bassist Sam Arnold and drummer Machado Mijiga and special guests. A bandleader, composer, and influential educator whose latest release, Our Mr. Jackson was hailed as “emotionally stirring” and “played with such expertise and insight.” Darrell was named Portland Jazz Master by PDX Jazz in 2019. In 2020, he received the Governor’s Arts Award, Oregon’s highest arts honor. With the DG3, Grant draws on the formative influences of piano giants Ahmad Jamal, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, and Herbie Hancock and blends in contemporary sounds of a new generation of voices like Cory Henry and Robert Glasper. Grant’s 30-year catalog of original compositions and arrangements are fuel for the inventive explorations of drummer/producer Machado Mijiga and the electric bass virtuosity of Sam Arnold, two musicians who represent the new vanguard of today’s jazz. The DG3 traverses from jazz, African, and soul grooves to Grant’s harmonic reimaginings of pop classics by Laura Mvula, James Taylor, and John Lennon. 

TICKETS $15 | 21+ Please D.V.R. (Dreams Vs. Reality) is a Portland-based trio composed of Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums, Matt Sazima on keys/vocals, and Sam Arnold on bass. The band is a collaborative project that showcases the collective songwriting and musicianship from three of PDX's most talented musicians. The three compose all original music that blends influences from modern jazz, R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, and drum & bass. D.V.R. has been a mainstay at the 1905 for years and is excited to bring their energy and music back to the club every chance they get! Come see one of the most unique bands in the Portland area. 

George Colligan will be presenting his Theoretical Planets band which features Colligan on drums and compositions, Joe Manis on tenor saxophone, Nicole McCabe on alto saxophone, and Robert Rodriguez on bass. This will be a CD Release Party for a ew album entitled "Zero" on the PJCE label. 

$20 TICKETS - 21+ PLEASE "Three jazz musicians play covers, but I promise it's more interesting than it sounds." - Machado. Santiago Larochelle - piano, Ian Lindsay - bass, Machado Mijiga - drums. 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Andrew Oliver – piano, bandleader, Sam Dechenne – trumpet, cornet David Evans – clarinet, saxophones, John Moak – trombone, Doug Sammons – guitar, banjo, vocals, Eric Gruber – bass, Tyson Stubelek – drums Bio: The Bridgetown Sextet has been providing Portland and the Pacific Northwest with authentic and energetic 1920s and 30s jazz, stomp, blues, and swing for over 15 years, with a trademark sound evoking Creole New Orleans, the stomp of prohibition era Chicago, raucous and wild 1920s Memphis and Kansas City, fast-paced Harlem stride piano, and the tight swing of depression era Manhattan. 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. Founded in 2008 by Andrew Oliver and Scott Kennedy, the band is now a seven-piece with the recent additions of Sam Dechenne on trumpet and Tyson Stubelek on drums, the Bridgetown 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 societies 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. The band can be found on the second Sunday of each month from 2-5PM at their monthly jazz-age party, "The New Old Fashioned," at Tango Berretin in SE Portland. 

TICKETS $25 | $20 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: John Nastos - sax, Greg Goebel - piano, Garrett Baxter - bass Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life. However, given that businesses shape the global market economy that everyone lives and participates in, is why he has found it useful to integrate business philosophies with that of music to help develop himself and his band. Which as he likes to say, “we’re all in the same business…the people-trusting-people business. No people, no business.” 

TICKETS $25 $20 - ALL AGES A Love Electric + Galen Clark! The prolific Mexico City power trio celebrates its "Live in Genoa" release, running from surf rock psychedelia to groove, joined by Portland keyboardist Galen Clark. A Love Electric is a three nationality critically acclaimed power trio born out of Mexico City’s jazz scene. In ten years of tireless touring and creative output, Todd Clouser, Hernan Hecht/Jorge Servín, and Aaron Cruz, all celebrated artists in their own right, have released seven records on labels in the United States, Mexico and Europe, touring the world creating music on their own terms, performing over a thousand shows on four continents. Power psych, punk jazz, post-genre, freak rock are a sampling of the critics taking aim at a description of ALE’s sound. 

TICKETS $20 $25 - ALL AGES Vintage Soul is back with an amazing night they are calling, "New Orleans Christmas!" Vintage Soul brings a well-seasoned mix of blues, funk, R&B and soul to the table, stirred up like gumbo, served with authenticity. Backed by one of Portland's most iconic rhythm sections who've been the "go-to" unit with countless regional and touring artists for over three decades: drummer Brian Foxworth and bassist Ben Jones prove that there are no bounds to their deep musical connection as they illustrate mastery over an extensive range of rhythmic feels. Enter Louisiana piano man, Steve Kerin, the Lafayette native and longtime Portlander provides a genuine link to much of the band's southern repertoire with a warm, transporting presence. While the former three pass the mic to share vocal duties, guitarist Chance Hayden stays solely in an instrumentalist role but with a rare chameleon-like versatility getting straight to the heart of each song's style while also retaining his own distinctive touch. Each member's strengths only seem to multiply as they come together in this band, dubbed a "supergroup" by many, with the simple objective to delivering That Feel Good Music in this time of need. Come celebrate this beautiful time of year, New Orleans Christmas style. 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME It's A Great American Christmas, Fea. The George Colligan Trio with Holly Resnick, Zach Connolly and Special Guests performing Christmas Classics 

ALL SEATS $30 | ALL AGES WELCOME Join us for a festive night of Jazz featuring Charlie Brown 3 and Welcome home for the holidays Domo Branch and Saeeda Wright + Special Guests 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES Latin to Funk and everything in between! 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. 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 Gravy) on drums/percussion, and Carl “Hands of fire” Smith (Crazy eights, Rubberneck, Toque Libre) on percussion. 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. 

Details coming soon. 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Mel Brown, Drums Renato Caranto, Tenor Saxophone Dan Balmer, Guitar Louis "King Louis" Pain, Hammond B3 "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 back in 2003. In fact, this true all-star band has been a sensation going back to 1997, when they began a 20-year run on Thursdays at Portland’s legendary “Jimmy Mak’s” music venue (The Oregonian dubbed them “Jimmy Mak’s signature group”). With a collective resume that reads like a "Who's Who" of NW jazz, blues, and soul, 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. Count among the band’s fans jazz great Christian McBride, host of National Public Radio’s “Jazz Night In America.” In an October 2021 broadcast, McBride played several excerpts from a Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group festival set. During one of the interview segments with Mel, McBride exclaimed, “My mind is blown!” 

TICKETS $40 RESERVED | 21+ PLEASE Celebrate The New Year with The 1905 and Portland's Premiere Jazz/Funk/Fusion group 'Greaterkind' featuring: Charlie Brown, Cory Limuaco, Peter Knudesen, Ian 'Yuk' Lindsay $40 Tickets Include: Reserved Seating, Champagne Toast, Party Favors, and Surprises! 8:30 PM DOORS / COCKTAIL HOUR 10:00 PM SHOWTIME SET ONE 11:15 PM BREAK 11:45 PM - 12:30 AM SET TWO 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Band: Kareem Kandi - saxophone George Colligan - piano Greg Feingold - bass Dae Bryant - drums 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 saxophonist and composer 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 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME 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. 

TICKETS $25 | $20 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: John Nastos - sax, Greg Goebel - piano, Garrett Baxter - bass Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life. However, given that businesses shape the global market economy that everyone lives and participates in, is why he has found it useful to integrate business philosophies with that of music to help develop himself and his band. Which as he likes to say, “we’re all in the same business…the people-trusting-people business. No people, no business.” 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME In Honor of Antonio Carlos Jobim's birth month, Kerry will be doing a tribute of appreciation for this marvelous Brazilian composer. 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, Joao Donato, Toninho Horta, Hermeto Pascoal and many others. 

TICKETS $25 $20 - ALL AGES BrandonLee Cierley is a Saxophonist born in Tacoma, WA now relocated to Portland, OR whose music seemingly combines elements from sounds that have influenced his musical voice such as Modern Jazz, Groove, R&B & Hip Hop. During his time in Washington State, BrandonLee pursued his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Music from Pacific Lutheran University. While being a band leader and solo artist, BrandonLee has showcased his talents working with some of the music scene’s most exciting producers/artists around the world such as; LofiJazzSoul Founder/Portland based Trumpeter Farnell Newton, EyeLoveBrandon, Jetfuel Jayy, Jonny Tobin, multi-instrumentalist from Portland Machado Mijiga, and Portland based Producer POSY to name a few. In 2018, BrandonLee Cierley ventured into exploits outside of his staple genre to be a guest artist with TwoFriends, LA Dj Duo, at sold out music festivals Lucky & Paradiso. Recently, BrandonLee has joined the stage with world renowned Saxophonist Mike Phillips who has played with musical giants such as Michael Jackson, Prince & Stevie Wonder for his appearance at the PDX Jazz Festival 2023. 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Cory Limuaco and friends! Join us for an exhilarating experience as they blend contemporary hip hop, jazz, and R&B into a captivating sound that’s sure to move you. This group brings a fresh take on modern music that pushes boundaries and ignites the dance floor. Cory Limuaco is no stranger to the music scene, having collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including Jarrod Lawson, Hailey Niswanger, The Hamiltones, greaterkind, and Sammy Figeroa. His performances at the 1905 are known for their spontaneous creativity and electric energy, guaranteeing an evening filled with memorable moments and infectious grooves. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience a night of innovative sounds and vibrant performances. Come join us and be part of a celebration of music that promises to inspire and uplift! 

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Mel Brown, Drums Renato Caranto, Tenor Saxophone Dan Balmer, Guitar Louis "King Louis" Pain, Hammond B3 "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 back in 2003. In fact, this true all-star band has been a sensation going back to 1997, when they began a 20-year run on Thursdays at Portland’s legendary “Jimmy Mak’s” music venue (The Oregonian dubbed them “Jimmy Mak’s signature group”). With a collective resume that reads like a "Who's Who" of NW jazz, blues, and soul, 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. Count among the band’s fans jazz great Christian McBride, host of National Public Radio’s “Jazz Night In America.” In an October 2021 broadcast, McBride played several excerpts from a Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group festival set. During one of the interview segments with Mel, McBride exclaimed, “My mind is blown!” 

TICKETS $25 $20 - ALL AGES The year was 2015. In anticipation of some delicious curry stew, a 3-hour jam occurred on the porch of reggae/afrobeat singer Simba Tirima in Moscow, Idaho, the proggy jazzy, folksy 3-piece “@tlas,” was formed by Ben Walden, Machado Mijiga, and Ben Swanson— an off-shoot of the then-popular local reggae/afrobeat band: Simba and the Exception Africans (where Mijiga and Swanson played sax and trombone respectively) Fast-forward nine years, three bassists, and two albums later, and @tlas has since relocated to Portland and gained the eclectic and wildly talented Matthew Holmes on bass and vocals. @tlas is an opportunity to explore the sonic possibilities of a “garage band”— DIY collaborative songwriting covering a wide range of genres, modes of expressivity, and varying degrees of improvisation/structure across all songs. @tlas is named thusly because they take the listener many places; @tlas is a collection of musical souls, waiting to be picked up off of the listener’s bookshelf, discovering uncharted territory, and putting language and meaning to the abstract and unknown. 

TICKETS $25 $20 - ALL AGES Trio Subtonic is a groove heavy power trio out of Portland, Oregon that blends genre bending funk with slow burning underground soul jazz. Led by keyboardist Galen Clark, Subtonic explores a coalescence of rock, soul, funk and jazz that simultaneously draws in listeners and pushes boundaries. The lineup features Micah Hummel on drums and Bill Athens on bass and often expands to the quartet lineup with guitarist Dan Balmer. 

TICKETS $25 $20 - 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. 

TICKETS $25 $20 - ALL AGES Line up: Cyrus Nabipoor - trumpet, Jack Radsliff - guitar, Garrett Baxter - bass, Micah Hummel - drums. 

TICKETS $25 | $20 | ALL AGES Scheduled to Appear: John Nastos - sax, Greg Goebel - piano, Garrett Baxter - bass Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life. However, given that businesses shape the global market economy that everyone lives and participates in, is why he has found it useful to integrate business philosophies with that of music to help develop himself and his band. Which as he likes to say, “we’re all in the same business…the people-trusting-people business. No people, no business.” 

TICKETS $25 $20 | ALL AGES WELCOME Integer Quintet brings the listener on an exciting ride through a variety of grooves, with an intense focus on melodic narrative. With Justin Copeland on trumpet and Chris Shuttleworth on trombone, this ensemble has a powerful brass-centered sound that highlights Todd Marston’s melodic compositional voice. Andrew Jones (acoustic bass) and Micah Hummel (drums) offer a solid and virtuosic rhythm section that acts as a rugged off-road vehicle, carrying the ensemble through complex improvisational territory. Overall, Integer Quintet’s focus on melody and groove makes their performance highly palatable to discerning audiences as well as first-time jazz listeners. 

TICKETS $25 $20 - ALL AGES PDX Pianist/Keyboards/Producer/Musical Director. Production/MD for Aminé, greaterkind, MonoNeon, NuBop and more. to book; browncharliemusic@gmail.com Show details coming soon! 

++ 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