Chuck Israels Trio is at the 1905

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

• Tim Willcox, Tenor Saxophone
• Jack Radsliff, Guitar
• Chuck Israels, Bass

Chuck Israels is a composer/arranger/bassist who has worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J.J. Johnson, John Coltrane, and many others.  He is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio from 1961 through 1966 and for his pioneering accomplishments in Jazz Repertory as Director of the National Jazz Ensemble from 1973 to 1981.

Anson Wright Quartet perform at the 1905

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

Ron Steen Band plays de Fuego / the Underground

Immanuel Wilkins plays at the Jack London

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group performs at the 1905

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

After Six performs at Arrivederci's

• Graham Covington
• Dennis Caiazza
• Ron Steen

Bossanaire performs at the Jazz Station - Eugene OR

Bossanaire plays traditional Bossa Nova music popularized by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Gilberto/Getz. They also perform many ‘60s Bossa pop classics, along with more contemporary Bossa Novas. Featuring two female singers, Bossanaire’s sound is reminiscent of the original ‘Brasil 66’ group.

Jammin' with the Pros performs at the Jazz Station - Eugene OR

• Nick Rieser piano
• Jon Brex bass
• Joe Kelner 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.

Waffle Taco perform at the No Fun

“Aurally, wierdly delicious,” Waffle Taco is a Portland based jazz trio. The trio consists of Ben Beauvais (bass, vocals), Kyle Linneman (trumpet), and Andrew Lawless (Sax). Waffle Taco’s main ingredient is jazz, but added notes of moving trumpet melodies and poignant songwriting give this group their delicious sound. Waffle Taco has 4 albums and an EP, and has notably performed at NW LoopFest and Portland Saturday Market.

Jessie Marquez performes at the Siletz Bay Music Festival In Lincoln City, OR

SWING INTO SPRING FUNDRAISER DINNER

* Music by Latin Songstress Jessie Marquez
* Silent Auction
* Raffle & Paddle Raise

Fatoumata Diawara Performs at Revolution Hall

Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints perform at the Jack London

To step into the soundscape of Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints is to have your fingers on a veritable radio dial. With deep sonic roots in virtually every style of mid-20th century American music - from americana to blues to jazz, soul and vintage rock ’n’ roll - the versatile Seattle-based band offers a rangy dial’s worth of songs for audiences who want to sock-hop in poodle skirts one minute, rock out to hot guitar licks the next and later hug their honeys under the stars as a car stereo plays into the night.

Shelly Rudolph - April in Paris featuring Jet Black Pearl at the Jack London

Join Soul Siren Shelly Rudolph, her Trio Fantastique and Accordion Diva Jet Black Pearl for “A Sassy as Springtime Musical Spree Through Paree!” where classic French songs are infused with sultry swank, jazz favorites are reimagined a Francais and love is celebrated in all of its delicious guises, with the sweet abandon and joie de vivre that this blossoming season brings. 

Brandon Goldberg Trio plays The Old Church

• Brandon Goldberg, piano
• Ben Wolfe, bass
• Aaron Kimmel, drums

GoGo Penguin plays the Alberta Rose Theater

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.

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.

Jean-Michel Blais aubades Quartet performs at The Old Church

Brandee Younger performs at the Old Church

• Brandee Younger harp
• Rashaan Carter bass
• Allan Mednard drums

“No harpist thus far has been more capable of combining all of the modern harp traditions — from Salzedo, through Dorothy Ashby, through Alice Coltrane — with such strength, grace and commitment.”  The New York Times

Diana Krall performs at the Arline Schnitzer Concert Hall

Shakti @performs at the Arline Schnitzer Concert Hall

PDX Jazz proudly present Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour featuring John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain, with Bela Fleck

• John McLaughlin guitar
• Zakir Hussain tabla
• Shankar Mahadevan vocals
• Ganesh Rajagopalan violin
• Selvaganesh Vinayakram percussion
• Special Guest Bela Fleck

Global fusion alchemists Shakti return to Portland on their First US Tour in 16 Years.