PDX Jazz Festival is at Various Venues

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a multi-venue, citywide celebration of sound and culture presented throughout Portland, Oregon. Dedicated to evolving out loud, the Festival honors America’s art form while embracing its future—bringing together legendary masters, boundary-breaking artists, and rising local talents who are redefining jazz and expanding its reach across genres and generations.

Jazz Station Jam is at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• David Morgenroth piano
• Eli Hansen bass
• Jay Veach drums

Women In Jazz presents LaRhonda Steele & Nafisaria - A Birthday Celebration! at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Shelly Rudolph and Tom Grant perform at Arrivederci's

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at WIlf's

Myrtle Brown started her love as a Vocalist here in 1968 with a local band for about a year until the leader moved out of town. She has been back on the music scene since 1980 to the present. Has enjoyed performing in musical theater, traveling, recording, singing on the local scene and abroad. She has also opened for many National Entertainers. She loves her Gospel, but shares her gift with other styles of music.

Chance Hayden plays at Jo Bar

Jeff Parker IVtet plus SML performs at Revolution Hall

Jeff Parker IVtet

Led by guitarist Jeff Parker, featuring saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose, the ETA IVtet is a band that grew out of a weekly residency started by Parker in 2016 at Northeast Los Angeles venue ETA. 

Mel Brown Trio plays at Conway's House of Jazz

• Mel Brown
• Jof Lee
• Tim Gilson

Della Simone Trio plays at Corkscrew

jazz voice

Pablo Rivarola performs at Lulu's

• Dario Lapoma on piano
• Patrick Golichnik on bass
• Alan Jones on drums
• Pablo Rivarola on trumpet

Beginning this fall, Lulu hosts live jazz every Wednesday from 8–11pm. The night opens with a house set from 8–9pm, featuring: From 9–11pm, the session opens to guest musicians from across Portland — no two Wednesdays will be alike.

PDX Jazz Festival is at Various Venues

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a multi-venue, citywide celebration of sound and culture presented throughout Portland, Oregon. Dedicated to evolving out loud, the Festival honors America’s art form while embracing its future—bringing together legendary masters, boundary-breaking artists, and rising local talents who are redefining jazz and expanding its reach across genres and generations.

PJCE Happy Hour Jazz presents the Ryan Meagher Trio at Wilf's

This week: Ryan Meagher Organ Quartet

All Jazz Considered plays at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room

• Tim Mayer (piano)
• Mike Grodner (drums)
• Mike Turley (bass)

Enjoy an earthy, balanced, well-aged group of gorge-grown musicians serving a fine flight of blended jazz each week. Continuing their Thursday performances for 3+ years now, AJC is a local favorite. Oh ya, the wine and food are great too. 

Ken Anoe & Paul Ward plays at Conway's House of Jazz

Early Show - Young Musicians Showcase w/ Jazz Jargon from Sellwood M.S. - 5:00p

Omar Sosa & Sekou Keita Suba Trio performs at the Old Church

Bossa PDX performs at the 1905

Led by pianist Kerry Politzer, Bossa PDX performs works by Lea Freire, Luciana Souza, and Debora Gurgel at The 1905 in honor of Women's History Month.

The Kemtone Quartet plays at Christo's Pizza in Salem

• Randy Kem, saxophones
• Jof Lee, piano
• Tim Gilson, bass
• Mike Snyder, drums 

Bandleader & saxophonist Randy Kem is joined by an all star band featuring bassist Tim Gilson, pianist Jof Lee, and drummer Mike Snyder. A fantastic group of players who always put on a great show!

Seffarine plays at the Alberta Rose Theater

At a momentous first meeting at a coffee shop in Fez, Moroccan vocalist Lamiae Naki and multi-instrumentalist Nat Hulskamp composed their first song and decided to get married. Brought together by their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar — Spanish flamenco and Moroccan Arabic music — they created Seffarine.

Ron Steen Band plays at Arrivederci's

Bill Frisell @ performs at the Aladdin Theater

This Event is Sold Out

75th Celebration Tour

 Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group is at the Jack London

SAEEDA WRIGHT
You will be captivated by more than just what you hear coming from Saeeda when she takes the stage, you will feel loved, inspired, and encouraged all at the same time. These are the gifts Saeeda has been cultivating since she was child. Surrounded by praise and worship ministers, it was in her blood to find her voice and tend to its blossom throughout her life, including furthering her education as a Voice Major at Clark Atlanta University.

Blue Buddies perform at Corkscrew

• Andrew Oliver
• Dee Settlemiers

El Camino Organ Group plays at Mississippi Pizza

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.

PDX Jazz Festival is at Various Venues

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a multi-venue, citywide celebration of sound and culture presented throughout Portland, Oregon. Dedicated to evolving out loud, the Festival honors America’s art form while embracing its future—bringing together legendary masters, boundary-breaking artists, and rising local talents who are redefining jazz and expanding its reach across genres and generations.

John Lloyd Young plays the Oxford in Bend

Mel Brown Trio at Salty's on the Columbia

• Jof Lee on piano
• Tim Gilson on bass
• Mel Brown on drums

Women In Jazz presents Jessica Israels with Chuck Israels at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Ron Steen Trio performs at Conway's House of Jazz

With guest vocalists

Charlie Hunter Trio performs at the Jack London

Two Shows - 7:30p (Sold Out) and 10:00p

Gina Saputo performs at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Gina Saputo vocals
• Joe Bagg piano, organ
• Tim Willcox tenor saxophone

Welcome back vocalist and Springfield-native Gina Saputo for a daring new project colliding vocals, organ and saxophone in conversation.

PDX Jazz Festival is at Various Venues

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a multi-venue, citywide celebration of sound and culture presented throughout Portland, Oregon. Dedicated to evolving out loud, the Festival honors America’s art form while embracing its future—bringing together legendary masters, boundary-breaking artists, and rising local talents who are redefining jazz and expanding its reach across genres and generations.

Ritmo & Ensueño: A Latin Jazz Afternoon at the Burlingame Space

• Ivan Alamo - Tres Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
• Mieke Bruggeman - Horns, Vocals, Percussion
• Virginia Lopez - Conga Drums, Vocals
• Chris Nakato - Electric Bass

John Lloyd Young plays the Oxford in Bend

Two Shows - 5:00p and 8:00p

Sean Holmes & Dave Aston performs at the Five O Three

Nathan Gittleman Jazz Guitar is at Bar Botellon

Women In Jazz presents the Alden Hellmuth Quartet at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Sellwood Jazz performs at Arrivederci's

Keilimei performs at Vino Veritas

Mavis Staples performs at Revolution Hall

This Event is Sold Out

Tony Pacini Trio Plays at Conway's House of Jazz

• Tony Pacini
• Ed Bennett
• Tim Rap

Swing & Standards Duo plays at Floyd's

• Dan Donahue piano
• Bill Coones singer/bass

Jazz, Swing, Showtunes

Isaiah Sharkey performs at the Jack London

Two Shows 7:30p (Sold Out) and 10:00p

Isaiah Sharkey is a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose genre-defying style blends jazz, soul, rock, and R&B with jaw-dropping musicianship. A former prodigy from Chicago, Sharkey has toured with legends like D’Angelo, John Mayer, and Raphael Saadiq, while carving his own lane with deeply personal music and virtuosic live performances.

Paul Krueger Quintet plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Paul Krueger trumpet
• Joe Manis saxophone
• Greg Goebel piano
• K.C. Isaman bass
• Charlie Doggett drums

Join trumpeter Paul Krueger and his dynamic ensemble for an evening of original compositions and jazz classics. A versatile trumpeter, composer, and educator, Krueger is the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Oregon and a three-time Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award winner, with performances and works internationally recognized.

Women In Jazz presents Rivkah Ross with "A Roy Haynes Tribute" at the 1905

Two Shows - 5:30p and 7:30p

Annette Lowman and Ben Graves perform at Corkscrew

jazz voice and guitar

Paula Byrne sings at Jo Bar

PDX Jazz Festival is at St James Lutheran Church

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a multi-venue, citywide celebration of sound and culture presented throughout Portland, Oregon. Dedicated to evolving out loud, the Festival honors America’s art form while embracing its future—bringing together legendary masters, boundary-breaking artists, and rising local talents who are redefining jazz and expanding its reach across genres and generations.

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Clyde's Prime Rib

PYJC presents the Portland Vanguard Big Band at the Alberta Rose Theater

Join us for an inspiring evening as the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra takes the stage for their highly-anticipated Winter Concert featuring the Portland Vanguard Big Band!

Immerse yourself in a world where the harmonious melodies of jazz transcend the noise of everyday life, showcasing the dedication and talent of these exceptional musicians from 6th grade to adult.

2026 PJCE Young Jazz Composer Showcase is at Hallowed Halls

• Mary-Sue Tobin on saxophone
• Quinn Walker on trumpet
• Joe Bagg on piano
• Xylyn Hathaway on bass
• Machado Mijiga on drums. 

The 2026 Young Jazz Composers (YJC) will have their debut compositions performed by a quintet of PJCE musicians. The YJC program is a mentorship and performance opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of composing for a professional jazz ensemble through one-on-one private lessons and professional group feedback.

Blue Note Mondays: Jack Radsliff Quartet covers John Coltrane's "Blue Train" at the Jo Bar

Piano Bar jam is at Conway's House of Jazz

Singers and musicians welcome to sit in. Bring your sheet music

Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at the Reser

“In The Mood” for swing music?

The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Beaverton for an evening of swing music at the Reser Center For The Arts!

On March 17, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, 

“Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”, “A String Of Pearls”, “Little Brown Jug”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, Tuxedo Junction”, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour.

George Colligan presents "Jammin" at Jo Bar

The Big Easy Band plays Mardi Gras jazz at Conway's House of Jazz

Pablo Rivarola presents "the Session" at Key's Lounge

The session begins at 8PM every Tuesday with an hour of jazz from a rotating house band led by Portland based band leader and trumpet player, Pablo Rivarola. The last two hours of the session will be a curated jazz jam featuring some of Portland’s best young jazz musicians. Join us every Tuesday night at your favorite mid-century lounge for some of Portland’s best jazz. No cover charge and happy hour prices all night long!

Ellie Gomulkiewicz presents "One Set Wednesday" at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Ellie Gomulkiewicz drums
• Antonio Soltero guitar
• Robert Bohall piano
• Jake Chaffee bass
• Luke Turner tenor saxophone

The Jazz Station's One Set Wednesday concert series aims to spotlight emerging student musicians. This evening we present drummer Ellie Gomulkiewicz for a variety of wonderful live jazz standards and original compositions played in a quintet format.

Ron Steen Vocal Jazz Jam is at Wilf's

Guest vocalist Leslie Gignilliat-Day

Marilyn Keller sings at Jo Bar

Mel Brown Trio plays at Conway's House of Jazz

• Mel Brown
• Jof Lee
• Tim Gilson

Smut City Jelly Roll Society plays at Corkscrew

20s/30s blues/jazz

Pablo Rivarola performs at Lulu's

• Dario Lapoma on piano
• Patrick Golichnik on bass
• Alan Jones on drums
• Pablo Rivarola on trumpet

Beginning this fall, Lulu hosts live jazz every Wednesday from 8–11pm. The night opens with a house set from 8–9pm, featuring: From 9–11pm, the session opens to guest musicians from across Portland — no two Wednesdays will be alike.

Cubaneo plays at Mississippi Pizza

This dynamic Cuban music quartet brings the vibrant soul of Cuba to life through rhythm, melody, and tradition.

Rooted in classic Cuban genres such as son cubano, bolero, cha-cha-chá, mambo, and salsa, the group blends rich harmonies with infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms.

PJCE Happy-Hour Jazz presents the Idit Shner Quartet at Wilf's

All Jazz Considered plays at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room

• Tim Mayer (piano)
• Mike Grodner (drums)
• Mike Turley (bass)

Enjoy an earthy, balanced, well-aged group of gorge-grown musicians serving a fine flight of blended jazz each week. Continuing their Thursday performances for 3+ years now, AJC is a local favorite. Oh ya, the wine and food are great too. 

PJCE Present Happy-Hour Jazz at Wilf's: Idit Shner Quartet

An active performer of both jazz and classical music, Idit has played in various distinguished venues in the United States and abroad, such as The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and Lincoln Center in New York.

Jack Radsliff Trio plays at the 1905

• Jack Radsliff - guitar + compositions
• Joe Bagg - organ
• Michael Raynor - drums

Pablo Rivarola presents "Jazzed Up Thursdays" at Victoria Bar Victoria Bar

Anandi & Friends play at Conway's House of Jazz

Featuring Jasnam Daya Singh

Chris Shuttleworth presents "Memento Mori" at the Jazz Station in Eugene

Chris Shuttleworth leads a new quintet in a series of brand new compositions reflecting on life, death, and what it means to be human.

With a sound born from the jazz scene of Chicago and grounded in an unabashed search for beauty and melody, former Eugene resident Chris Shuttleworth has quickly established himself as one of the most unique voices in the Northwest creative music scene.

Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra plays at the Jack London

• Chuck Israels: Bass
• John Nastos: Alto saxophone
• Dave Evans: Tenor saxophone
• Joe Manis: Baritone saxophone
• Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
• John Moak: Trombone
• Dan Faehnle: Guitar
• Michael Rodenkirch: Drums

Ivan Alamo and Ben Finley play at Corkscrew

Cuban/Latin/BossaNova

Mel Brown Trio at Salty's on the Columbia

• Jof Lee on piano
• Tim Gilson on bass
• Mel Brown on drums

Chris Shuttleworth Quintet plays at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Barbara Lusch & Friends perform at Wilf's

The Ike Levin Jazz Ensemble performs at Studio One Theater

• Ike Levin (Tenor Saxophone)
• Tony Pacini (Piano)
• John (JB) Butler (Guitar)
• Tim Rap (Drums)
• Shao Way Wu (Bass)

Performs live on our new Studio One Live 4K stage.  Enjoy an evening of Jazz exploration right in front of you, and with NO cover charge.

Ron Steen Trio plays at Conway's House of Jazz

With special guest vocalists

Luke Turner Quintet performs at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Luke Turner saxophone
• Keith Brown piano
• Antonio Soltero guitar
• Eli Hansen bass
• Jay Veach drums

LIVE RECORDING: Join Luke Turner and his quintet for night of music, featuring contemporary jazz originals and arrangeme

Anna Moss performs at the Jack London

Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss hails from the verdant forests and lush limestone of the Ozarks; yet her musical personality oozes New Orleans, the artist’s adopted hometown for many years. Anna’s newfound brand of sultry, stripped-down soul is steeped in Southern R&B, Americana, and porch jazz—apocalyptic love songs and gritty hymns of humanity, abolition, and compassion, busked to fruition in the historic French Quarter streets.

Jerome Monico and Brent Martens play at Five O Three

Jack Radsliff Trio performs at Mood Indego in Bend

Two Shows - 5:30p and 8:00p (Both shows Sold Out)

• Jack Radsliff (Guitar)
• Joe Bagg (Hammond B-3)
• Michael Raynor (Drums)

Charlie Brown III plays at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Gordon Lee Quintet performs at Christo's in Salem

• Gordon Lee - keys
• John Nastos - alto saxophonist
• James Powers - trombonist
• Xylyn Hathaway - bass
• Todd Strait - drummer

Minntah and Friends perform at Cargo in Astoria

John Gilmore performs at Wilf's

• John Gilmore
• Dan Presley
• Tim Rapp

Conversation Quartet plays at Conway's House of Jazz

With Mike Winkle

Christopher Brown Quartet plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• John Nastos alto saxophone
• Greg Goebel piano
• Garrett Baxter bass
• Christopher Brown drums 

SOLE CITY: From the streets of NYC to PDX, this music speaks to the physical and mental agility needed to navigate the unknowns of any location.

Brigitta Teuscher sings at the Jack London

The Soul of Amy, The Heart of Jazz

Experience the electrifying presence of Brigitta Teuscher as she channels the style, grace, and unapologetic chutzpah of the legendary Amy Winehouse. Backed by a band delivering high-octane, jazzed-up renditions, Brigitta rhapsodizes the raw force of nature that was Amy.

Bridgetown Sextet performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 5:30p and 7:30p

Maiden Oregon plays at Corkscrew

original acoustic

Rob Scheps Core-tet performs at Burlingame Space

• Rob Scheps - Soprano Sax & Flute
• Randy Halberstadt - Piano
• Eric Gruber - Bass
• Todd Strait - Drums

A 100-year celebration of John Coltrane’s work!

Zach Connolly presents a "Nancy King Tribute" at Jo Bar

 Brother Ruckus plays at the Jack London

Born on March 5, 1992, and raised in Miami, Florida, Brother Ruckus has been playing drums since the age of two. A Berklee College of Music alumnus, he now tours internationally with his group, The Ruckus Late Night’s, delivering high-energy performances around the world.

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Clyde's Prime Rib

Blue Note Mondays: Mike Horsfall and Bobby Torres performs at Jo Bar

Jazz Folks presents "Tuesday Night Jazz" at the Commonwealth Pub in Bend

Jazz Folks has been offering some of the best traditional and contemporary jazz (Monk to Miles to Marcus Miller!), fusion and world music in Central Oregon for close to a decade. Band members include Don McFarlane on Keyboards, Tom Freedman on Acoustic and Electric Bass, Jim Tennant on Trumpet & Flugelhorn, and David Wentworth on drums/percussion.

Pablo Rivarola presents "the Session" at Key's Lounge

The session begins at 8PM every Tuesday with an hour of jazz from a rotating house band led by Portland based band leader and trumpet player, Pablo Rivarola. The last two hours of the session will be a curated jazz jam featuring some of Portland’s best young jazz musicians. Join us every Tuesday night at your favorite mid-century lounge for some of Portland’s best jazz. No cover charge and happy hour prices all night long!

MAE.SUN performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Barney Stein presents "Vocal Jazz Showcase" at Wilf's

Heather Keizur sings at Jo Bar

Pablo Rivarola performs at Lulu's

• Dario Lapoma on piano
• Patrick Golichnik on bass
• Alan Jones on drums
• Pablo Rivarola on trumpet

Beginning this fall, Lulu hosts live jazz every Wednesday from 8–11pm. The night opens with a house set from 8–9pm, featuring: From 9–11pm, the session opens to guest musicians from across Portland — no two Wednesdays will be alike.

PJCE Happy Hour Jazz Series presents the Christopher Brown Trio at Wilf's

All Jazz Considered plays at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room

• Tim Mayer (piano)
• Mike Grodner (drums)
• Mike Turley (bass)

Enjoy an earthy, balanced, well-aged group of gorge-grown musicians serving a fine flight of blended jazz each week. Continuing their Thursday performances for 3+ years now, AJC is a local favorite. Oh ya, the wine and food are great too. 

Bobby Torres Ensemble performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Jack Radsliff Quartet performs at Christo's Pizza in Salem

• Jack Radsliff, guitar + compositions
• Kiran Raphael, piano
• Christian Ramirez, bass
• Alan Jones, drums

Pablo Rivarola presents "Jazzed Up Thursdays" at the Victoria Bar

Ben Graves Trio performs at Corkscrew

Pat Metheny tribute

Mel Brown Trio at Salty's on the Columbia

• Jof Lee on piano
• Tim Gilson on bass
• Mel Brown on drums

Farnell Newton and The Soul of Jazz ar at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Tony Pacini Trio performs at Wilf's

The jazz piano artistry of Tony Pacini has been enthusiastically enjoyed by nightclub and festival audiences throughout the West coast as well as in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Seffarine plays at Five O Three

Nick Rolfe and Co presents "Prince Re-Imagined" at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Pete Krebs Duo performs at Vino Veritas

Pete Krebs has been a member of the Portland, Oregon musical community since 1988. His bands Hazel, Golden Delicious, The Stolen Sweets, The Portland Playboys and The Catnip Brothers have explored genres as diverse as punk rock, gypsy jazz, western swing and vintage jazz, traditional folk and country. His discography contains dozens of releases on a variety of labels including Cavity Search, Rough Trade and Sub Pop.

Billie Eidson Band plays at Wilf's

• Billie Eidson (v)
• Clay Giberson (p)
• Ed Bennett (b)
• Renato Taranto (sax)

Adlai Alexander, Cheryl Alex, and Laurent Nickel play at Corkscrew

jazz, bossa, etc

Billie Eidson Jazzy Brunch is at Studio One Theater

• Billie Eidson
• Ed Bennett
• Christopher Woitach 

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 5:30p and 7:30p

Henry Ivie-Gardner Quartet plays at Jo Bar

• Olivia Fields - Alto Saxophone
• Rob Rodriguez - Double Bass
• Noah Mortola - Drum Set
• Henry Ivie-Gardner - Guitar, Compositions

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Clyde's Prime Rib

Blue Note Mondays: George Colligan covers Cedar Walton at Jo Bar

Elise Franklin Quartet presents "Tuesday Jazz" at the Commonwealth Pub in Bend

Jammin' with George Colligan plays at Jo Bar

Pablo Rivarola presents "the Session" at Key's Lounge

The session begins at 8PM every Tuesday with an hour of jazz from a rotating house band led by Portland based band leader and trumpet player, Pablo Rivarola. The last two hours of the session will be a curated jazz jam featuring some of Portland’s best young jazz musicians. Join us every Tuesday night at your favorite mid-century lounge for some of Portland’s best jazz. No cover charge and happy hour prices all night long!