Benny Benack III plays the 1905

• Benny Benack, Trumpet & Vocals
• Mathis Picard, Piano
• Alex Frank, Bass
• Joe Peri, Drums

First Monday Big Band plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

The First Monday Big Band is back in action. Come hang with the band. Advanced high school and college musicians are encouraged to sit in.

$15 regular admission (BUY ONLINE)
$5 students sitting in (PURCHASE IN PERSON)

Ron Steen Jazz Jam is at the 1905

• George Colligan, Organ
• Jack Radsliff, Guitar
• Ron Steen, Drums

Cover charge optional for participants.
Food & beverage minimums still apply.

Mt Hood Collective First Wednesday Jam Session at the Barley Sprout

Join the MHCC Jazz Faculty every 1st Wednesday for a jam session after their set. The Mt. Hood Jazz Collective includes jazz faculty Dan Davey (piano/trumpet), Tim Gilson (bass), and Tim Rap (drums). There may even be a guest or two joining! Barley Sprout is Gresham's #1 spot for pizza! Come enjoy great food, drinks, and music

Ron Steen 18th Anniversary! with Chicago vocalist Sonia Oyola

Come celebrate Ron, Portland’s music master, with us and Kiran Raphael and Liam Hathaway and Sonia Oyola! Solone is a well-known singer, composer and musician originally from Cicero, Illinois. He plays piano in clubs all around Chicago including Sundays at Gibson’s Steak House on Rush St. He teaches music at the Old Town School of Music where he first met Oyola, a Family Medicine Physician for more than 15 years, and formed a singing duet one year ago.

Dan Wilensky plays at the Jo Bar

Christopher Brown Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

• John Nastos, Alto Saxophone
• Greg Goebel, Piano
• Garrett Baxter, Bass
• Christopher Brown, Drums

Early Show - Bill Mays Trio - 5:00p and 8:00p

• Bill Mays, Piano
• Dean Johnson, Bass
• Ron Vincent, Drums

Cory Limuaco Trio performs at the Lovely Rita

The Cory Limuaco Trio consists of sounds from the realm of traditional jazz, with a contemporary twist. As younger jazz musicians, Cory and his trio are constantly pushing themselves creatively, ensuring something new each time they play.

Billy Childs Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows - 7:30p and 9:30p

After Six Jazz with Graham Covington

• Graham Covington
• Ron Steen
• Dennis Caiazza

Mosaique plays at Christos - Salem

The music of Mosaique displays the best in jazz, funk, latin and pop standards, from eras spanning the 20th and early 21st centuries. Whether covering Van Morrison or Ella, in foreign and familiar lyrics, the listener is sure to find that each tile of the mosaic will deliver a fresh, intriguing, and memorable musical portrait. Beautiful vocals from Thea Enos and a great band featuring Kevin Deitz* on bass, Larry Bard on drums, and Frank DiGiovanni on piano.

David Berry on Piano at Wilf's

Cowboy Jazz plays the Corkscrew Wine Bar

•  Bryan Smith, Alto Saxophone
• Ryan Meagher, Guitar
• Shao Way Wu, Bass
• Jonas Oglesbee, Drums 

Originally composed modern jazz with Americana flair. Travis picking, singable melodies, slide guitar, triads... but also complex harmony, high-flying solos, and modern jazz sensibilities. Think Merle Haggard meets Pat Metheny.

Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz

5:00p - Mt. Hood Jazz Collective with Mark Zaleski - College Theatre

6:00p - Awards - College Theatre

7:00p - Ignaccio Berroa Trio - College Theatre

Rotem Sivan performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 9:30p and 11:30p

Jessie Marquez Duo plays at the Vino Veritas

Sherry Summerville sings at Wilf's

• Sherry Summerville - Vocals
• Greg Gobel - Piano
• Ron Steen - Drums
• Kevin Deitz - Bass

You won't want to miss this high-energy performance featuring Portland's finest musicians. Sherry is excited to return to Wilf's iconic jazz lounge, at the center of the vibrant jazz scene in Portland, OR.

Michael Winkle and Friends perform at de Fuego / the Underground

The group is gearing up for The Lake Chelan Jazz Festival in a couple weeks and getting the sets together. We hope to try them out on you! The Underground is a great venue for exquisite dinning and the atmosphere is very retro and elegant. The staff is amazing and I will vouch for the music. You just might need this! We play 7-10.

Ben LaTorraca Quartet plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Playing Favorites with the Ben LaTorraca Quartet
A night of hard swing featuring the music of The Jazz Messengers, Duke Ellington & More!

Liz Story plays the Old Church

Liz Story is one of the most distinctive femalecomposers and solo pianists of new instrumental music that emerged in the1980s, combining influences of contemporary jazz and classical music. She isGrammy-nominated and one of the most successful Windham Hill recording artists,producing 10 albums with Sony Music and scores of tracks for the popularWinter’s Solstice collections.

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Julana Torres performs La Colora at the Jack London Review

La Colora

Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz

11:00a - Mark Zaleski Quartet - Gynmasium

1:00p - John Raymond Project

3:00p - Soul Vaccination - Gynmasium

5:00p - Esthesis Quartet - Gynmasium

6:00p - MHCC Jazz Ensemble Awards - Gynmasium

7:00p - Bill Charlap Trio - Gynmasium

9:00p - After-Hours Jam Session - Barley Sprout

Rotem Sivan performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 9:30p and 11:30p

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays Arrivederci's

Heather Keizur & Steve Christofferson Play at Wilf's

• Heather on vocals
• Steve on piano.

Heather Keizur and Steve Christofferson are of one heart, one mind when it comes to making music. Heather who sings in English and French, “is a wonderfully talented jazz singer… mindful, or respectful of the lyrics, making them her own personal story.” – Michael Elliot.

Morgenroth / Orsinger Trio @ the Jazz Station - Eugene

The Classic Jazz Piano Trio
Explorations of original compositions and standards in tribute to Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, and Gene Harris

Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz

11:00a - John Nastos with the MHCC Jazz Combo - Migration

1:00p - Dan Balmer Quartet - Spinellas

3:00p - Rebecca Kilgore Quartet - Barley Sprout

5:00p - PJCE (5:00pm) - College Theatre

Intermission - Food / Wine

Michael Dease & the Christopher Brown Quartet with Tom Barber (6:30 p.m.) - College Theatre

Dan Balmer plays the Jo Bar

Ben Graves and Eddie Parente perform at Vino Veritas

Ben was born and raised in Tennessee, close to the musical cities of Nashville and Memphis, where he discovered his love of blues, rock, and jazz. Influenced by Wes Montgomery, Grant Green and John Coltrane at an early age; Ben has developed a style blended with not only jazz elements, but Latin, classical and world music as well.

Chance Hayden plays the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

• Chance Hayden, Guitar
• Bill Athens, Bass
• Jason Palmer, Drums

Internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Chance Hayden returns to The 1905.

Shelly Rudolph sings at the 1905

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

Ayars X's Two "Singers Showcase" performs at Arrivederci's

Devin Phillips Quartet performs at the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

Jammin' with the Pros at the Jazz Station - Eugene

• Andria Martin piano
• Michael Anderson bass
• GT Albright drums 

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, a rotating group of of local professional musicians forms the rhythm section for the jam. Dona Clarke hosts and experienced musicians and vocalists are encouraged to join the pros on stage. Please bring charts for yourself and copies for other musicians.

Anandi sings at Jo Bar

Christopher Brown Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

Ron Steen Jazz Jam at Wilf's with Jan Koenig - vocals

• Jan Koenig
• Harrison Richter
• Liam Hathaway
• Ron Steen

JAN KOENIG

Smoky smooth, delightfully lyrical, slightly naughty…but always nice.

Copies of Jan’s CD “HEAR ME SMILE” will be available

Justin Copeland Quartet plays at Lovely RIta

Justin Copeland is a trumpet play, pianist, educator and composer based out of the central valley city of Fresno, CA. He has been performing extensively as a professional musician for the past 10+ years all over the United States, and currently resides in the Chicago area.

Laura Cunard performs at Wilf's

Laura Cunard is making her mark as one of the most talented and versatile musicians in Portland today. Classically trained from age 7 to her 20’s, Laura had already shown a love of playing and singing and unmistakable musical gifts at a much earlier age.

Brent Follis Trio with Dan Faehnle perform at Vino Veritas

David Friesen's Circle 3 Trio play at Christo's - Salem

David Friesen and his Circle 3 Trio return to the lounge! David has performed and recorded with countless jazz legends, including Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Farmer, Chick Corea, and Philly Joe Jones, to name a few. And lest we forget the two other incredible players in this trio, powerhouse drummer Charlie Doggett and explosive saxophonist Joe Manis. Great musicians, terrific original compositions and unique arrangements, we can't stress enough how great this band is.

Ron Steen Quartet plays Arrivederci's

Carl Woideck Quintet perform at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Carl Woideck plays the music of Ellington, Jobim, Horace Silver, the Beatles, and the Great American Songbook.

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group plays the Jack London

Adlai Alexander performs at the Corkscrew

• Adlai Alexander
• Gordon Lee
• Brian Healey

U of O Jazz Combos perform at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Two Shows -

Sherry Summerville sings at de Fuego / the Underground

• Sherry Summerville - Vocals
• George Mitchell - Piano
• Dan Schulte - Bass
• Mark Powers - Drums

Sherry is excited to perform fresh, new, songs at
The Underground. The atmosphere takes center
stage with its speakeasy-inspired décor,
menu, and classic cocktails.
You won't want to miss this
performance featuring the artistry of
the region's finest instrumentalists.

Annette Lowman Trio plays at the Vino Veritas

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Bass & Face play at the Five O Three

Heather Lindaman sings at Arrivederci's

• Heather Lindaman
• Rick Modlin
• Dennis Caiazza

Perry Thoorsell’s Two-Bass Quartet plays Wilf's

Incredible bass player and person, so happy to welcome back this great group of musicians.

“If you love music then this is a place for you.  I’ve been performing and teaching music for over 40 years and am excited to share this with you.” Perry

Idit Shner Trio plays the Jazz Station - Eugene

Idit Shner, Joe Bagg and Charlie Doggett come together for an energetic evening of standards and originals. B3 trio action!

• Idit Shner saxophone
• Joe Bagg organ
• Charlie Doggett drums

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.

Open Mother’s Day Brunch/Lunch Piano stylings from Kathleen Hollingsworth

Brunch and lunch! We’ll offer traditional eggs benedict, egg frittata, French toast, NW salmon, petite filet steak and more! Starting at $25.

Reserve early on Opentable.com, serving from 11am-3pm.

Celebrate mom and the entire family at Wilfs.

George Colligan and Miette LaPierre play the Vino Veritas

Ron Steen Jazz Jam at Clyde's Prime Rib

Ron Steen Jam is at the 1905

• George Mitchell, Piano
• Dave Captein, Bass
• Ron Steen, Drums

No cover charge for jam participants. Food & beverage minimums still apply.

Tom Wakeling and Steve Christofferson Band plays the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

Rebecca Kilgore Trio plays the Jo Bar

Christopher Brown Quartet plays at the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

Ron Steen Jazz Vocal Showcase is at Wilf's

• Debra Patton - Vocals
• Kiran Raphael
• Dave Captein
• Ron Steen

Henry Ivie-Gardner Quintet plays the Jazz Station - Eugene

Spirit Music: This young group of jazz musicians share a love for improvisation, and music that's full of energy.

Rachel Brashear plays the Corkscrew

Shvvvr featuring Gordon Lee performs at the Jack London

Adriana Wagner Quartet plays at Lovely Rita

Trombonist and composer Adriana Wagner draws inspiration from a wide array of influences, combining traditional and modern jazz sounds with fragments of salsa, R&B, and indie. Her original compositions weave styles together under a decidedly jazz banner, submerging the listener in visionary storytelling. As a performer, Wagner uses lyrical elements to create melodies combined with a soft, rich tone that can resonate above or become immersed within the composition’s harmonic structures.

Michael Raynor Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows -7:30p and 9:30p

Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet performs at Christo's - Salem

Jimmy Grant & Andrew Cohen with special guest James Anderson play the Jazz Station - Eugene

An exploration through the history of the music of Django Reinhardt

Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz perform at the Corkscrew

Amendola vs Blades at the Jack London w/ Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

Nicole Zuraitis Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows - 9:30p and 11:30p

King Louie and Chance Hayden play at Vino Veritas

Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees Louis "King Louie" Pain and soulful saxophonist Renato Caranto (Merle Haggard, Esperanza Spalding) have been musical partners for well over two decades now. Whether working in big venues or small, in large groups or as a duo, the chemistry between these two world-class musicians is unmatched. They simply love playing together, and audiences love watching and listening to them! 

Ryan Meagher at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Portland jazz stalwart, Ryan Meagher, is celebrating the release of his ninth album as a leader. AftEarth is a collaboration with a visual artist.

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

The Swing & Standards Jazz Band  @ Happy Valley Farmers Mkt

Nicole Zuraitis Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows - 9:30p and 11:30p

Rita Marquez sings at Wilf's

• Rita Marquez
• George Mitchell
• Tim Gilson
• Kurt Deutscher

Born in New York City, she experienced all the arts the city had to offer, seeing many Jazz luminaries perform regularly from an early age. The music of Ella Fitzgeral, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne and Billie Holiday are her inspirations. Rita’s Caribbean heritage and the Latin sounds in her neighborhood immersed her in a love of dance and rhythm. She has a presence that can put a hush over a boisterous club and add excitement to an intimate setting.

Justin Copeland Duo plays at Vino Veritas

Justin Copeland is a trumpet player, pianist, composer and music educator based out of the Central Valley city of Fresno, California. He has been performing extensively as a professional musician for the past 10+ years all over the United States and other parts of the world, and currently resides in the Chicago area.

Zach Connelly Quartet performs at Loosewig House Concerts

• Zach Connelly on vocals
• Kerry Politzer on piano
• Patrick Golichnik on bass
• Domo Branch on drums

Joanne Broh Band plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Soul Jazz: where jazz, blues, and gospel meet. Born in the 1960's, soul-jazz is a groove oriented style built from the bottom up.

The Funky Knuckles play the  Jack London

Walter Smith III with The George Colligan Trio featuring Dezron Douglas & EJ Strickland play the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

Dmitri Matheny | Jazz Vespers at St James

2022-2023 Jazz Vespers series continues in our St. James sanctuary -- our special guest for this live performance is Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn.

Ben Graves plays solo guitar at Vino Veritas

Ben was born and raised in Tennessee, close to the musical cities of Nashville and Memphis, where he discovered his love of blues, rock, and jazz. Influenced by Wes Montgomery, Grant Green and John Coltrane at an early age; Ben has developed a style blended with not only jazz elements, but Latin, classical and world music as well.

Ron Steen Jazz Jam at Clyde's Prime Rib

Caity Gyorgy & Bryn Roberts Duo at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:00p and 8:00p

Mark Turner plays the Jack London

• Mark Turner sax
• Jason Palmer trumpet
• Joe Martin bass
• Jonathan Pinson drums

A highly inventive saxophonist, Mark Turner found acclaim with his meticulous, harmonically rich approach to modern creative jazz. Drawing upon the innovative sound of artists like John Coltrane, Warne Marsh, and Joe Henderson, Turner emerged in the early ’90s playing his cerebral, classical-influenced brand of jazz.

Marilyn Keller sings at the Jo Bar

Christopher Brown Quartet plays at the 1905

Two Shows - 7:00p and 9:00p

Ron Steen Jazz Vocal Showcase for Paula Byrne’s Birthday Bash! with Vince Frates, Liam Hathaway

Jammin' with the Pros at the Jazz Station - Eugene

• Gerry Rempel guitar
• Jon Brex bass
• Georges Bouhey drums 

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, a rotating group of of local professional musicians forms the rhythm section for the jam. Dona Clarke hosts and experienced musicians and vocalists are encouraged to join the pros on stage. Please bring charts for yourself and copies for other musicians.

Paul Mazzio performs at the Corkscrew

Cheryl Alex Quartet plays at Lovely Rita - the Huxton

Cheryl Alex, flute & vocals
George Mitchell, piano
Bill Athens, bass
Brent Follis, drums
 
One of the best kept secrets of the Northwest jazz scene, flutist/vocalist/pianist/composer, Cheryl Alex has been central among the region's jazz community for over twenty years, appearing regularly and recording with luminaries such as Nancy King, Randy Porter, Leroy Vinegar, Lawrence Williams and most notably guitar wizard Jerry Hahn. 
 

Michael Raynor Organ Quartet plays the 1905

Two Shows - 7:30p and 9:30p

John Gilmore plays Sinatra Style at Wilf's

Zsofia Tardy plays Christo's - Salem

Zsofia Tardy's Hunglish Project presents A Tribute to Horace Silver

Peter Janson Getting To Here Tour at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Growing up in Boston Massachusetts, Peter Janson listened to his father, an accomplished amateur guitarist, play solo guitar every day. Peter started playing by the age of seven, and starting doing pop gigs at age 15. For the last twenty-five years he has performed in venues large and small, much as a touring studio guitarist would - in a variety of styles; pop, rock, fusion, folk, Celtic, classical, and jazz. His sound is a melding of all these, and it presents as crossover jazz fusion.

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group plays Jack London

Ben Graves Trio plays at the Corkscrew

Roman Norfleet plays at the Hollywood Theater

Roman Norfleet plays at the Hollywood Theater with special guest Angel Bat Dawid.

Here we'll celebrate the release of Roman Norfleet's new record on Mississippi Records! Roman Norfleet And Be Present Art Group are Portland's premiere spiritual jazz combo. The real deal. They'll be joined by a solo set by Chicago's Angel Bat Dawid, a master practitioner of Great Black Music, as well as playing a set with her. Both bands will be backdropped by projections on the big screen!  It'll be a night to remember.

Swing & Standards Duo perform at Catfish Lou's

Sherry Alves Duo plays Vino Veritas

Sherry Alves has been singing and teaching in the Willamette Valley for almost ten years. With an expertise in singing American popular music from ragtime and swing to contemporary pop and country, her talents are in demand throughout the Western United States. She is on the faculty at Western Oregon University, where she puts her experience and her Masters of Music in contemporary music to use as a private instructor, lecturer and ensemble director.

Tony Pacini Trio plays at Wilf's

• Tony Pacini
• Ed Bennett
• Time Rap

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.

Anandi & Harrison Richter perform at the Jazz Staiton - Eugene

An Evening of Classics - A fundraiser for Harrison Richter

ABSENCE: TERENCE BLANCHARD featuring THE E-COLLECTIVE and TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET with the Portland Opera Orchestra

Join us in welcoming jazz great and celebrated opera composer Terence Blanchard (Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Champion) and an incredible line-up to the Portland Opera stage for this one-night-only gala celebration. In collaboration with the Portland Opera Orchestra, we'll hear from guest stars for an unforgettable night of musical fusion and ensemble work.

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

John Jaqua performs solo piano at Wilf's

Greg Goebel Trio performs at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Modern jazz from some of the Northwest's premier musicians

Adlai Alexander and Dan Balmer play at the Corkscrew