PJCE Happy Hour Jazz Series presents the Rivkah Ross Quartet at Wilf's

All Jazz Considered at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room in Hood River

• 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. 

Jack Maiolo plays at Bar Botellón

Jazz Guitar

Trio Subtonic plays  the 1905

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

Ron Steen Band plays Arrivederci's

• Featuring Marilyn Keller
• Tony Pacini
• Phil Baker

Henry Ivie-Gardner plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Henry Ivie-Gardner guitar, compositions
• Steffen Land saxophone
• Malaika Friedman piano
• Robert Rodriguez bass
• Anderson Donley drums

Join Henry Ivie-Gardner for an evening of original music featuring an exciting band of young PNW based musicians.

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group performs at the Jack London Review

"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.

Kevin Karrick plays at Five-O-Three

Chris Clark Johnson plays at Bar Botellón

Bill Cunliffe Trio plays at the 1905

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

Myrtle Brown and The Executive Groove perform at Arrivederci's

Mel Brown Trio at Salty's on the Columbia

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

The Ike Levin Jazz Ensemble performa at Studio One Theaters

• Ike Levin (Tenor Saxophone)
• Tony Pacini (Piano)
• John (JB) Butler (Guitar)
• Tim Rap (Drums)
• John Mazzocco (Contrabass)

They will perform 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.

Since there is NO COVER CHARGE, we highly encourage making dinner reservations for best and guaranteed seating.

Blue Note Mondays: Ben Graves Covers Pat Metheny at Jo Bar

New World Trio plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Anthony Fung drums
• Andrew Renfroe guitar
• Luca Alemanno bass

Anthony Fung & the New World Trio blends modern jazz with classics by Monk, Shorter, and Tyner, featuring music from his new album "Common Language."

Anthony Fung is a Canadian-born drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader currently based in Los Angeles, CA. He has established himself as an accomplished musician, earning multiple degrees and performing at renowned festivals and venues worldwide.

Kavita Shah sings at Alberta Abbey

Grammy-nominated vocalist Kavita Shah blends jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and global folk traditions into a vibrant, boundary-crossing live set.

David Weiss Sextet performs at the Jack London

• David Weiss- Trumpet
• Myron Walden- Alto Sax
• Ben Solomon- Tenor Sax
• David Bryant- Piano
• Eric Wheeler- Bass
• E.J. Strickland- Drum

Bridge City Soul performs at Clyde's Prime Rib

BridgeCity Soul - Soul Band, Dance Band, Funk Band is not just the brainchild of Ramsey Embick but the dream of everyone in the band. Soul and R&B music must rank among the most unique of American musics with its pulsing beat, soul stirring vocals and compelling message! BridgeCity Soul has 6 members all steeped in this idiom. 

Swing and Standards Trio plays at the Happy Valley Farmers Market

• Dan Donahue piano
• Bill Coones singer/bass
• Russ Miller guitar

The Great American Songbook.

Phil Baker and Dan Balmer play at Five-O-Three

Lonnie Mardis Quartet plays at River's Place in Bend

~ Jazz Standards

Anson Wright Duo performs at Bar Botellón

Mike Prigodich Elektric Group plays at Chiisto's in Salem

UO Lab Bands II & III perform at the Jazz Station in Eugene

Jazz Lab Bands II and III are made up of UO music majors and non-majors alike. These ensembles provide students with the opportunity to study a wide range of styles and repertoire in a large ensemble context.

Heather Keizur Quartet performs at Arrivederci's

• Heather Keizur
• Dennis Caiazza
• Steve Christofferson
• Ron Steen

Mike Prigodich Elektric Group performs at Christo's Pizza in Salem

• Mike Prigodich - piano
• John Nastos - sax
• Damian Erskine - bass
• Brian Foxworth - drums

Sizzling jazz fusion influenced by Chick Corea, blending Latin flair with fiery improvisations.

Barbara Lusch sings at WIlf's

“Rock Me Sweet” is Barbara’s third album, and represents a new avenue of musical exploration for her as well as for the audience. It has a profound beauty that is at times sweet, at times sorrowful, and at other times playful and seductive. It can console, and evoke nostalgia. Enhancing her performance are the arrangements of warm strings, simmering percussion, plaintive horns, and piquant keyboards. It’s a lush setting that perfectly complements the tales contained therein of toxic love, self-imprisonment, liberation, broken dreams and hope.

Rita Marquez Quartet performs at Conway's House of Jazz

• George Mitchell piano
• Ken Anoe bass
• Mike Snyder drums
• Rita Marquez Jazz vocals

For the Love of Jazz

Bridge City Soul performs at Clyde's Prime Rib

BridgeCity Soul - Soul Band, Dance Band, Funk Band is not just the brainchild of Ramsey Embick but the dream of everyone in the band. Soul and R&B music must rank among the most unique of American musics with its pulsing beat, soul stirring vocals and compelling message! BridgeCity Soul has 6 members all steeped in this idiom. 

Ed Bennett Quintet performs at the 1905

Two Shows 5:30p and 7:30p

• Paul Mazzio-trpt
• Tim Wilcox-tenor sax
• Steve Christofferson-piano
• Tim Rap-drums
• Ed Bennett-bass

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 on the Portland jazz scene.

The fresh sounds of Bennett’s original compositions are be-bop influenced, but unique with twists in their harmonic progressions and unusual forms.

Gabriela Gimene plays at Corkscrew

Brazilian flute

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Clyde's Prime Rib

Montavilla Jazz 2026 Festival Lineup Reveal Party is at the Get Down

Join us for the first look at the artist-curated lineup for the 2026 Montavilla Jazz Festival and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming to the city over Labor Day Weekend. There will be great village vibes, a chance to hang with 2026 festival artists, and, of course, live music—all at one of Portland’s most vibrant music venues!

Cheryl Alex and Dan Balmer perform at Corkscrew

jazz flute and guitar

Elise Franklin Quartet performs at the Commonwealth Pub in Bend

Ayars x's 2 "Singers Showcase" and Piano Bar is at Arrivederci's

Pablo Rivarola plays at Keys 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.

Jammin’ with Steve Christofferson & Friends is at Restaurant 503

• Shelly Rudolph (vocals)
• Steve Christofferson (Piano)
• Eric Gruber (bass)

Jazz pianist Steve Christofferson leads a jam session with a rotating cast of instrumentalists and vocalists.

Bobby Torres Ensemble performs at the 1905

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

Pressure Pint performs at Arrivederci's

• Mike Winkle
• Chuck Everett
• Matt Lotz
• Andy Worley

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Wilf's

Featuring Lura Griffiths

Lura has been singing jazz and classic pop at venues in and around Portland, Oregon since 2012. She has worked in several musical projects, her love of music spanning multiple genres, but her roots are jazz and classic smooth R&B.

Jake Jernigan Quartet presents "One Set Wednesday" at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Jake Jernigan guitar
• Ken Mastrogiovanni drums
• Steffen Land saxophone
• K.C. Isaman bass

The Jazz Station's One Set Wednesday concert series aims to spotlight emerging student musicians. This evening we present guitarist Jake Jernigan for a concert featuring an exciting mix of arrangements and original compositions with performances by local jazz faculty and graduate students.

Marilyn Keller plays at Jo Bar

David Barber and Jack Radsliff play at Corkscrew

jazz voice and guitar

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

All Jazz Considered at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room in Hood River

• 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. 

Musica Mixta performs at Bar Botellón

Fusion and mixed-genre live music based in Portland, OR

Kerrry Politzer and Bossa PDX performs at the 1905

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

Joe Manis Quartet "Take It With Me" Album Release Show is at Christo's Pizzaria in Salem

Ron Steen Band performs at Arrivederci's

• Renato Caranto
• Greg Goebel
• Dennis Caiazza
• Ron Steen

Tip Top plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Noah Simpson trumpet
• Brandon Nelson piano
• Matt Sazima bass
• David Hagen drums

Welcome Portland jazz group Tip Top featuring trumpeter Noah Simpson.

Gordon Lee plays at Corkscrew

jazz piano

The ByLines perform at Five-O-Three

Stacey Swade Trio plays at Bar Botellón

Swade Music is where creativity, soul, and sound collide. Founded by Stacey Wade — acclaimed musician for the legendary Al Green and a proud Berklee College of Music graduate — Swade Music brings world-class talent and timeless groove to every stage and studio session.

Mel Brown Trio at Salty's on the Columbia

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

El Camino Organ Trio plays at the 1905

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

• Miguel Hernandez: Guitar
• Wydglif Dorlus: Organ
• Chris Parkman: Drums

El Camino Organ Trio: “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. A mix of arrangements and originals played by a skilled group of Portland-Based musicians.”

Lenanne Miller & Friends play at Wilfs

Discover the best jazz piano style in Portland!

Lenanne Miller sings at Wilf's

Discover the best jazz piano style in Portland! Treat yourself to an enchanting evening.

Gina Saputo and Jamie Shew sing at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Gina Saputo voice
• Jamie Shew voice
• John Storie guitar
• Tyler Abbott bass
• Matt Mayhall drums 

Together again: Jamie Shew joins Gina Saputo and former LA bandmates for a special night of duets, features, and jazz voice at its best.

Theo Croker performs at the Jack London Review

Two Shows - 7:30p and 10:00p

• Theo Crocker on Trumpet
• Sam Reid on Keys 
• Jonathan Pinson on Drums 
• Eric Wheller on Double Bass

Theo Croker is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, producer and vocalist. He is a Grammy Award nominee, three-time Echo Award nominee, as well as a Theodore Presser Award recipient.

Elite plays at Clyde's

The Elite Band, led by Mike B., brings the funk/soul/R&B to Clyde's. The dance floor will be packed... Come out and find space to boogie.

Elise Franklin Quintet performs at the Stoller Wine in Bend

• Elise Franklin
• Jack Krouscup
• Mark Karwan
• Casey Smiley
• Draven Schmidt

Eric Gruber and Todd Marston perform at Five-O-Three

Jovino Santos Neto plays the 1905

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

John Gilmore sings at Wilf's

• John Gilmore
• Dan Presley
• Tim Rapp

The Frank Sinatra Songbook is of special importance to me, given my father’s close association with the legendary vocalist.  I perform Sinatra’s famous favorites with special attention to and great respect for his unique swinging style and marvelous ballad interpretation.

Fareed Haque Trio performs at the Jack London Review

Sabroso performs at the 1905

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

Megan Yvonne and Andrew Oliver perform at Corkscrew

Tango duo

Brandon Nelson plays at Jo Bar

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Clyde's Prime Rib

Eddie Parente and John Stowell perform at Corkscrew

jazz violin, guitar

Blue Note Mondays: Dan Balmer Covers Joe Pass "Intercontinental" at Jo Bar

Chewtoy Jazz plays at the Commonwealth Pub in Bend

Christian McBride and Ursa Major perform at the Reser

In Session: Jazz Combos Live perform at the Lincoln Recital Hall (LH 75)

The Jazz Area Combos present a series of small group performances featuring a range of jazz and contemporary music. With works arranged or composed by students and faculty, the concert offers a thoughtful look at the collaborative and creative efforts within the Jazz Area.

Pablo Rivarola plays at Keys 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.

Jammin’ with Steve Christofferson & Friends is at Restaurant 503

• Mike Winkle (vocals)
• Steve Christofferson (Piano)
• Kevin Deitz (bass)

Jazz pianist Steve Christofferson leads a jam session with a rotating cast of instrumentalists and vocalists.

The Jazz Station Jam is at the Jazz Station in Eugene

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

BrandonLee Cierley Quartet plays at the 1905

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

Ron Steen Band performs at Wilf's

• Featuring Lori Boone on Vocals
• Ron Steen

Ron Steen is the Godfather of Jazz Jams in Portland, Oregon, and one of the most successful musicians in the area.

Dmitri Matheny Trio performs at Jo Bar

PSU In Session: Jazz Combos Live performs at the Lincoln Recital Hall (LH 75)

The Jazz Area Combos present a series of small group performances featuring a range of jazz and contemporary music. With works arranged or composed by students and faculty, the concert offers a thoughtful look at the collaborative and creative efforts within the Jazz Area.

Della Simone Trio plays at Corkscrew

jazz trio

All Jazz Considered at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room in Hood River

• 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. 

Ben Woodman plays at Bar Botellón

Jazz Guitar

D.V.R. plays at the 1905

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

Michael Raynor Trio performs at Christo's Pizzaria in Salem

• Joe Bagg on organ
• Jack Radsliff on guitar
• Michael Raynor on drums

Mitzi Zilka Presents Vocal Showcase at Wilf's

Students enrolled in Mitzi’s music class perform, join us in supporting these growing muscians!

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group plays at the Jack London Review

"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.

Ben Graves Trio performs at Corkscrew

jazz guitar

Steve Christofferson and Jack Radsliff perform at the Five-O-Three

Justin Mandell performs at Bar Botellón

Jazz Guitar

Mel Brown Trio at Salty's on the Columbia

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

Ms. Vee and a Badass Band play at the 1905

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

Tony Pacini Trio performs at Wilf's

• Tony Pacini
• Ed Bennett
• Tim Rapp

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.

Mhondoro performs at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Idit Shner alto saxophone, bass clarinet
• John Mambira percussion, vocals
• Torrey Newhart piano, keys
• Garrett Baxter electric bass
• Ken Mastrogiovanni drums

Infusing world sounds with local inspiration, Mhondoro brings jazz diasporas together in one joyous group whose feel-good, collaborative compositions resonate with audiences of all tastes.

Swing & Standards Trio plays at Floyds Coffee House & Wine Bar

• Dan Donahue piano
• Bill Coones singer/bass
• Goose Gersing sax

The American Songbook, Jazz, Swing, Showtunes.

Dmitri Matheny Group performs at the Jack London Review

Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan & Louis Prima

• Adam Harris saxophones
• Joe Bagg piano
• Eric Gruber bass
• Michael Raynor drums
• Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn

Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny and his all-star band celebrate the classic jazz, blues and jump swing of American music icons Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima.

Jack Radsliff Duo performs at the Five-O-Three

Bossa Nova and Beyond performs at Bar Botellón

• Christopher Woi piano
• Dennis Caiazza bass
• Israel Annoh percussion
•  and Rita Marquez Jazz vocals.

Latin Jazz with Rita Marquez trio

Haute Melange plays at River's Place in Bend

~ Gypsy Jazz

Michael Raynor Quartet performs at the 1905

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

Billie Eidson and Friends perform at Wilf's

Billie has teamed up with some of the region’s best, most legendary musicians to craft standards from the Great American Songbook just for you.

Nathan Poehlke Jazz Ensemble performs at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Steve Owen saxophone
• Ryan Helms saxophone
• Joe Manis saxophone
• Luke Turner saxophone
• Miles Griffith saxophone
• Miki Sasaki trumpet
• Paul Krueger trumpet
• Doug Doerfert trumpet
• Alex Shuffield trumpet
• Alex Hunter trombone
• Rich Lewis trombone
• Glenn Griffith trombone
• Matt Ingman trombone
• Tony Soltero guitar
• Torrey Newhart piano

Eldon T Jones plays at the the Old Church

What I hope people take away from my music is a glimpse at the person God created me to be, how he designed me to shine through my gifts,” says saxophonist Eldon T Jones.

Jones moves hearts through his profoundly genuine playing and an infectious groove he honed in Portland before becoming a nationally recognized smooth jazz artist and electrifying festival performer.

Adlai Alexander plays at Corkscrew

Adlai is joined by Cheryl Alex and Laurent Nickle

A Jazzy Brunch with Billie Eidson is at Stusio One Theater

• Billie Eidson (v)
• Christopher Woitach (g)
• Ed Bennett (b)

Billie’s voice has an atmospheric quality of charm and haunting beauty.  Come and enjoy her unique jazz sound with her top shelf band of Portland’s very best jazz musicians on the Studio One Live 4K stage. B

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group plays at the 1905

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

Nancy King Tribute by John Stowell & Sherry Alves at Jo Bar

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at Clyde's Prime Rib