The Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival
Columbia Park & Annex, 4503 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, USA
An annual festival honors this local Native American musician.
Founded in 2013 to increase access to music education and honor this remarkable musician’s legacy, The Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival is held annually. The free event, which features daytime and evening festivities, celebrates Native American culture and Jim Pepper’s musical legacy. It is open to the public and takes place outdoors, with dancing, Native artists, food and cultural experiences. In the evening, the Jim Pepper Native Arts Council will be presenting more Native music with a Tribute to John Trudell held at the Alberta Abbey.
More info hereGeorge Colligan Trio
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Scheduled to Apprear: Eric Gruber - bass, Dae Bryant - drums, George - piano
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).
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.
Fresh from his tour of Ireland the U.K., Jazz pianist/composer and PSU professor George Colligan celebrates the release of his 38th album, “You’ll Hear It, ” his debut for the New York based La Reserve label.
More info hereYugen Music Project
Mermosa PDX, 1422 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA
Yugen Music Project is Greg Kelly flute, Phillip Tucker drums, Carmelo Torres congas, and Terrance Wooten guitar. Yugen Music Project welcomes back the vocal stylings of artist Toni Hill.Billie Edison Band
Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
Billie Edison, VocalsGreg Goebel, pianoEd Bennett, bassTodd Strait, drumsLive Jazz at Keys
Keys Lounge, 533 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211, USA
INTRODUCING LIVE JAZZ ON SATURDAY NIGHTS. Every Saturday from 10pm ~ Midnight your visit to Keys Lounge will be soundtracked with the sweet sounds of live jazz. 🎷🎶🎺🍸 See you there! 👀Funny Jazz Talk- Live Jazz and Comedy!
Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Have you heard the word? The joint is jumpin’ every 4th Saturday at 10pm. Hosted by cool cats Ross Passeck and James Hartenfeld and featuring some real hip hepsters. Dust off your zoot suits and come dig on some razzin’ stand-up comedy, goofin’ improv and slick storytelling, backed up by a smokin’ hot live jazz band!
Show on the fourth Saturday of every month.
Lineup: TBA
Doors 9:30 /showtime 10:00
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Moment at Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236, USA
Step into a seamless cascade of abstract sounds among the trees at Leach Botanical Garden. Join us for an evening of live music and DJ sets curated by Moment on the garden’s aerial tree walk. Bring chairs, blankets, or pack a picnic basket and enjoy a lovely summer evening in the garden.
We’re excited to have @quicklyquickly perform in the garden, and are looking forward to experiencing a one-of-a-kind set that he’s putting together for the space. Portland’s @omarijazz and @harlanmusic , both of whom have played incredible sets at previous shows we’ve hosted, will be unveiling their new duo project and playing a debut live set as Zaam Unit. From Los Angeles, heavyweight/monster/incredibly talented musicians @quranshaheed , @sharadalatika and @mickey.maestro will be performing an improvisational trio set. Last but not least, DJ Stepdad @tddvsss will be in town from New York, playing beautiful ambient selections between the live acts.
Moment is a Portland-based organization, producing and curating events in the city with a focus on sharing adventurous sounds from local and international artists.
More info hereMel Brown B3 Organ Group
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Renato Caranto, Tenor Saxophone
Dan Balmer, Guitar
Louis "King Louis" Pain, Hammond B3
Mel Brown, Drums
"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.
More info hereRadio Room Jazz
Radio Room, 1101 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, USA
Sunday Nights at Radio Room are LIVE. Join us for Never Ending Happy Hour and FREE JAZZ EVERY SUNDAY 7PM~9PMJazz at Jo Bar
Jo Bar & Rotisserie, 715 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA
Enjoy live jazz from Portland's most talented musicians every Wednesday and Sunday night from 7PM to 10PM.
See the upcoming shows here, then make your reservation by selecting one of the times that say “Jazz at Jo Bar.”