Machado Mijiga Quartet plays at the 1905

Two Shows 6:00p and 8:15p

Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically-trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative "box" at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few.

Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga's artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather. Joined by Dario LaPoma on piano and Andrew Jones on bass, Machado will explore the modern jazz idiom through an assortment of originals, along with a few select covers from Machado's contemporaries. Both sets will be entirely different repertoire, so come enjoy a diverse assortment of 21st century jazz on a Saturday night"

Late Show - Misha Piatigorsky - 10:00p $30

Hailed by the Boston Globe as an artist who “beautifully merges the worlds of serious jazz and pop”, Misha Piatigorsky’s blend of powerful melodies with an unusual harmonic sensitivity gives his sound a deeply personal yet cosmopolitan dimension, reflecting his experience as a Russian-Jewish émigré growing up in urban America. The great nephew of legendary cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, with international upbringing followed by international acclaim, he works in New York City to advance the modern jazz sound beyond the standards.

He performs solo concerts and leads a number of projects including the Misha Piatigorsky Trio, The Sketchy Orkestra – his innovative ensemble some 20 people strong, and his latest project The Daddy Rabbit, an inclusive “theater-in-the-round speakeasy performance. Aside from performing, Misha dedicates his time to producing albums, composing for both his groups as well as other artists, and giving masterclasses both in composition and performance.