Brent Follis Trio  with Dan Faehnle play at the Vino Veritas

David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble performs at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Lush, vibrant, transcendental instrumental journey with Celtic Harp, octave mandolin, guitar, violin, bass & drums. Original world inspired music.

Jessie Marquez Duo plays Vino Veritas

Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and cool grooves. While her themes revolve around love and longing, her soothing vocals are a balm for any heart. Marquez got on-the-job training in Havana, where she recorded with members of the Afro Cuban Allstars. Sana Locura (2004) reached the top of Latin jazz and Salsa charts in the US and Europe. A frequent visitor to the island, she has appeared on Cuban television and radio and has performed throughout the country.

The Most, The All of It at the Old Church

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Lao Tizer Quartet performs at the 1905

• Elliott Yamin, Vocals
• Lao Tizer, Keys
• Anthony Crawford, Bass
• Gene Coye, Drums

The Swing & Standards Jazz Band perform at the Happy Valley Farmers Mkt

Ian Miller and Brent Martens play at Vino Veritas

Courtney Freed sings at Wilf's

“Exciting eclectic jazz vocals” –

Clark College Jazz Band Spring Concert at the Gaiser Student Center

Clark College Jazz Band Spring Concert at the Gaiser Student Center located at Clark College campus in Vancouver, WA

They will be joined by The Battle Ground High School Jazz Band

The Clark College Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. Doug Harris presents their Spring Concert on Saturday, June 3, 7:30 pm in the Gaiser Student Center, Clark College Campus. Admission to the performance free and open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door.

Paula Byrne Quartet plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

The Great American Songbook ~ with a twist !

Beleza! Stowell and Matheny Play Brazilian Jazz

Dan Balmer plays the  Jo Bar

Sam Greenfield from NYC plays the 1905

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

Ben Graves and Eddie Parente play 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.

Sam Greenfield from NYC plays the 1905

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

First Monday Big Band performs 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)

John Stowell & Eddie Parente play at Corkscrew

Jazz guitar and violin

Jean-Michel Blais aubades Quartet performs at The Old Church

Tom Wakeling/Steve Christofferson Band plays the 1905

Two Shows 7:00p and 9:00p

Piano Bar with Bo Ayars at Arrivederci's

Ron Steen Vocal Jazz is at Wilf's

Midnight and Moonshine with Michele Linn and Rich Petko play Arrivederci's

Luke Broadbent Trio plays the  Jo Bar

The All High School Jazz Band plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

The All High School Jazz Band was born in 2014 and features Eugene and Springfield students performing Jazz standards by Ellington, Monk and even the Art Ensemble of Chicago. 

• Pagan Tisher saxophone
• Lauren Salter clarinet
• Xylan Stamm trumpet
• Adi Carter trombone
• Elias Miller piano
• Jack Troberg bass
• Seyum Schaffer drums
• Daniel Powell facilitator

Courtney Freed Trio plays Corkscrew

Jazz Voice

Rivkah Ross Quartet Plays Lovely Rita at the Hoxton

Rivkah Ross, drums
Kerry Politzer, piano
Joe Aloia, bass
Pete Petersen, saxophone
 

Luke Albright “Piano Man” performs at Wilf's

Luke Albright started playing music professionally at the age of 15. He double majored in Jazz saxophone and piano at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shortly after graduating, he started playing piano at the world-class Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa. In 2014, Luke moved to Oregon and has been playing with Portland-based trio The Coastline ever since. With a song list that ranges from early Jazz to current hits.

Ron Steen Band plays at Arrivederci's

• Featuring New York vocalist and former WBNA All-Star Kym Hampton
• Greg Goebel
• Kevin Deitz
• Ron Steen

Paula Byrne Sings at Christo's - Salem

• Paula Byrne, voice
• Steve Christofferson, piano
• Tim Gilson, bass
• David Evans, horns

So glad to have fantastic vocalist Paula Byrne return to the lounge! Paula Byrne's voice is like chilled champagne on a hot summer day. She moves easily between songs that are lush and beautiful to highly rhythmic, wild rides. Her sense of humor, revival of obscure songs and new twists on old standards keeps the audience engaged and enraptured.

Alan Jones "Social Music" is at the 1905

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

• Noah Simpson, Trumpet
• Matt Sazima, Piano
• Garrett Baxter, Bass
• Alan Jones, Drums

Avery Scanlon & Enemies play at the Jazz Station - Eugene

• Avery Scanlon guitar
• Robert Bohall piano
• Eli Hansen bass
• Nik Barber drums

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

PDX Saxophone Quartet performs at Corkscrew

Jim Blackburn Duo performs at Wilf's

Piano and Bass Duo Blackburn & Duthie have been performing together for nearly 40 years, and their distinctive, polished style of playing is the result and testament to those years.

They have an impressive repertoire containing hundreds of songs from a variety genres including The Great American Songbook, Broadway, Jazz standards (as well as some obscure gems) Contemporary Pop favorites and more.

Annette Lowman Trio play at  Vino Veritas

Joel Ross Quartet plays the 1905

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

Joe Manis Quintet plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Saxophonist Joe Manis leads a high-energy quintet through a varied set of tunes — from engaging original music to fresh arrangements of standards.

• Joe Manis tenor saxophone
• Keith Brown piano
• Paul Krueger trumpet
• Tyler Abbott bass
• Charlie Doggett drums

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Swing & Standards Duo perform at the Woodlawn Farmers Mkt

UO/LCC Jazz Blowout plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

Come join the UO and LCC ensembles as they celebrate the end of the school year. This annual "Jazz Blowout" will feature combos and big bands from both schools.  Get your tickets in advance!

$5 tickets may be purchased by individual time slots listed below.  Please note that tickets are only good for the hour(s) specified.  More than one ticket/time slot may be purchased. (Student performers must buy tickets to attend time slots other than their own.)

JSO Honors Hall of Fame Voices sing at the Alberta Abbey

Featuring Honorees:

• Shirley Nanette (2013)
• Nancy King (2001)
• and Rebecca Kilgore (2003)

With

• Steve Christofferson (Piano)
• Tom Wakeling (Bass)
• and Charlie Doggett (Drums)

SHIRLEY NANETTE

Jefferson Hope Trio performs at the River's Place - Bend

Jefferson Hope Trio ~ Self-professed “suckers for a ballad,” the trio tint their vocal forward selections from the Jazz songbook with R&B, Pop and Americana.

• Jack Krouscup on piano
• Mark Karwan on upright bass
• Elise Franklin on vocals

Two Bit Brothers with Bill Valach and Dwaine Wisthoff 

Heather Lee Lindaman & Rick Moudlin perform at Wilf's

Heather is delighted to return to entertaining audiences performing jazz, blues and pop/rock favorites.  Her vocal craft is rich, a modern-day chanteuse.

David Watson's Rebirthing the Cool: Bebop & Beyond Big Band plays at Christo's - Salem

Joel Ross Quartet plays the 1905

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

Trio Subtonic plays at the Jack London

• Dan Balmer om Guitar
• Galen Clark on keyboards
• Bill Athens on bass
• Russ Kleiner on drums

Mel Brown - George Colligan Quartet @ the 1905

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

Ayers Times Two plays the Corkscrew

George Colligan Duo performs at Vino Veritas

Ron Steen Jazz Jam @ Clyde's Prime Rib

• Tom Grant
• Phil Baker
• Ron Steen

Mel Brown - George Colligan play the 1905

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

Swing Shifters play the Corkscrew

Heavy Sugar Quartet plays at  Justa Pasta

• Justin Copeland
• George Mitchell
• John Mazzocco
• Ron Steen

Piano Bar with Bo Ayars at Arrivederci's

Devin Phillips Quartet performs at the 1905

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

Al Di Meola plays the  Aladdin Theater

Christopher Brown Quartet with Special Guest, Yoav Eshed

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

Dan Wilensky plays the Jo Bar

Jammin' with the Pros plays the Jazz Station - Eugene

• Gus Russel piano
• Michael Anderson 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.

Ron Steen Vocal Jazz is at Wilf's

• Leslie Gignilliat
• Harrison Richter
• Dave Captein
• Ron Steen

Tim Paxton Trio with Steve Christofferson and Tim Gilson, featuring Mike Winkle on vocals at Arrivederci's

Bryant Allard plays at the Corkscrew

• Bryant Allard-Trumpet
• Dan Presley-Bass
• Ben Graves-Guitar
• Tim Rap-Drums

Live Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, and much much more...  Come early to get a seat. No Cover. Tips are warmly welcomed. 

Cory Limuaco Trio plays Lovely Rita at the Hoxton

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.

Photo: Michael Jackson

Michael Raynor Quartet Featuring Yoav Eshed plays the 1905

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

LeAnna Simmons sings at Arrivederci's

Ron Steen Band featuring

• Philadelphia vocalist LeAnna Simmons
• Tony Pacini
• Ed Bennett 
• Ron Steen

Linda Lee Michelet and her big band perform at Wilfs

special guest Caton Lyles present Latin a’ la Lee!

Heather Keizur Quartet performs a tribute to Tony Bennett at Christo's - Salem

• Heather Keizur - vocals
• Steve Christofferson on keys & vocals
• Dennis Caiazza on bass
• Todd Strait on drums.

Brent Follis Trio with Dan Faehnle plays at Vino Veritas

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group plays at the Jack London

• Mel Brown - Drums
• Dan Balmer - Guitar
• Louis "King Louie" Pain - Hammond B3
• Renato Carento - Sax

Joanathan Smith Trio plays the Corkscrew

Mike Winkle's "Conversation Quartet" with Kurt Deutscher, Craig Snazelle and Jose Luis plays Arrivederci's

Gordon Lee and Dave Captein play at Vino Veritas

The Dewdroppers play the Jazz Station - Eugene

Southeast Idaho Jazz complete with original tunes, jazzy covers and many of your favorite standards.

• Katie Engstrom Vocals
• Freddy Gildersleeve Guitar
• Alex Holloway Bass
• Parker Stockford Drums

Steve Lehman Trio plays the 1905

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

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Justin Copeland Duo performs 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.

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays Arrivederci's

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

Nancy King sings at Loosewig House Concerts

• Nancy King on vocals
• Harrsion Richter on piano
• Tim Gilson on bass
• Ron Steen on drums

Adlai Alexander plays the Corkscrew

With Special Guest Dan Faehnle

Photo: Laurent Kramer

Charles McPherson Quartet plays the 1905

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

Shelly Rudolph and Chance Hayden play at the Jo Bar

Jack Radsliff performs solo at Vino Veritas

Jack Radsliff is a guitarist/composer born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently residing in Eugene, OR. Jack has developed a reputation as a sideman that has led him to work with some of the Pacific Northwest’s biggest names including Tony Glausi, Joshua Hettwer, Idit Shner, Siri Vik and Evynne Hollens. In November 2017 Jack released his own record Migration Patterns. It is available on iTunes, CDBaby, Spotify and Bandcamp.

Ron Steen Jazz Jam plays at Clydes Prime Rib

• Gordon Lee
• Dave Captein
• Ron Steen

Domo Branch Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Vicente Archer, Noah Simpson, & Keith Brown at the 1905

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

• Noah Simpson, Trumpet
• Keith Brown, Piano
• Vicente Archer, Bass
• Domo Branch, Drums

Late Show - Ron Steen Jam - 10:00p

• Tom Grant, Piano
• Dave Captein, Bass
• Ron Steen, Drums

Cover charge optional for participants.

Annette Lowman sings the Corkscrew

George Colligan Trio Pacific Northwest Tour plays the 1905

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

Piano Bar with Bo Ayars at Arrivederci's

The Artists Studio is at Alberta Abby

Many performances showcase an artist’s talent through their instrument; a horn, drum, string or voice. The Artists Studio will present the artist, their music and their STORY. Come join us!

June's guests include Paul Mazzio (trumpet) as our headliner, Holly Resnick (vocals) as our special guest, Xander Buck (saxaphone) as our student spotlight. Every show features house band Rip City Fusion.

5:00pm – Master Class (60 to 90 minutes)

7:00pm – Doors open for food and bar

Ron Steen Vocal Jazz is at Wilf's

"Tommy James Birthday Bash" 

Dennis Caiazza & a host of guest vocalists

Rebecca Kilgore Trio plays at the Jo Bar

Christopher Brown Quartet plays the 1905

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

"Here Comes The Sun" with Bo and Barbara Ayars and Duane and Sherry Summerville at Arrivederci's

Kevin Karrick & Laurent Nickel play the Corkscrew

Jazz Guitar, and Bass

Jack Radsliff Quartet plays the 1905

• Jack Radsliff, Guitar
• Bryn Roberts, Piano
• Tom Wakeling, Bass
• Alan Jones, Drums

Early Show - Rebecca Kilgore - 5:30p

• Rebecca Kilgore, Vocals
• Randy Porter, Piano
• Tom Wakeling, Bass

Adlai Alexander plays Wilf's

sweetness and wide range of his voice, Adlai Alexander sings and accompanies himself with intricate guitar in a way that’s rare in both the acoustic and jazz worlds. Jazz, Bossa Nova and a 60s twist.

“A skilled writer, vibrant singer, and hotshot guitarist.” – JazzNow Magazine.

Ron Steen Band plays at Arrivederci's

Ron Steen Band featuring

• Former Duke Ellington Orchestra alumni and Tony Award winning musical director, pianist, composer and arranger Tommy James
• Laura Stilwell
• Dennis Caiazza 
• Ron Steen

George Colligan Trio plays at Christo's - Salem

• George Colligan - Piano
• Eric Gruber - Bass
• Michael Raynor - Drums

Q Morrow plays the Jazz Statoin - Eugene

Hard edged modern jazz from NYC, TRAQ ATAQ plays original compositions and imaginative arrangements of 80's and 90's standards

Gordon Lee Trio plays the Corkscrew

Paula Byrne & Friends perform at Wilf's

Paula Byrne‘s voice is like chilled champagne on a hot summer day. She moves easily between songs that are lush and beautiful to highly rhythmic, wild rides. Her sense of humor, revival of obscure songs and new twists on old standards keeps the audience engaged and enraptured. 

Joe Manis Duo plays Vino Veritas

George Colligan Trio performs at the Jazz Statoin - Eugene

An evening of jazz with the George Colligan Trio

• George Colligan piano
• Eric Gruber bass
• Michael Raynor drums

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Farnell Newton & greaterkind play the 1905

Two Shows - 9:30 and 11:30p

George Colligan Trio plays at the Mood Indigo - Bend

Two Shows - 5:30p and 8:00p

Myrtle Brown and The Executive Groove plays Arrivederci's

Billie Eidson and Friends play at Wilf's

The best! (all our performers are the best in PTown, really)

Every last Saturday of the month, (except December) doors open at 5pm, minors welcome.

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.

The Swing & Standards Jazz Band play The Haymaker

Q Morrow w/ TRAK ATAQ (NYC) plays the 1905

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

David Friesen Circle 3 Trio plays at the Jo Bar

Cheryl Alex and Randy Porter play Vino Veritas

Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Randy Porter has a refined understanding of improvisation and the spontaneous communication between musicians. As a Steinway Artist, Randy Porter draws from a rich palette of sonorities found within his imagination and the depths of the piano. Lynn Darroch of The Oregonian states, “Porter has built a reputation as a musician’s musician, a knowledgeable, inventive, and sophisticated player with a remarkable sense of time and gorgeous keyboard facility…”

Chuck Israels Quintet plays the 1905

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

• Chuck Israels, Bass
• David Evans, Tenor Saxophone
• Chris Shuttleworth, James Powers
• Dan Gaynor, Piano
• Todd Strait, Drums

New music and jazz standards in colorful new arrangements by Grammy winning bassist/composer/arranger Chuck Israels featuring detailed ensembles and creative solos.

Early Show - AJAM Session - 4:00p

Ron Steen Jazz Jam performs at Clyde's Prime Rib

• Bryn Roberts
• Perry Thoorsell
• Ron Steen

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group plays the 1905

• Renato Caranto, Tenor Saxophone
• Dan Balmer, Guitar
• Louis "King Louis" Pain, Hammond B3
• Mel Brown, Drums

Heavy Sugar Quartet plays at Justa Pasta

• Justin Copeland
• Todd Marston
• John Mazzocco
• Ron Steen 

Photo: Michael Jackson

Michael Raynor Quartet Featuring Bryn Roberts plays the 1905

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

Piano Bar with Bo Ayars at Arrivederci's

Zsofia Tardy Quartet plays at the  Jo Bar

Adlai Alexander featuring Mike Horsfall and Kevin Deitz play at Arrivederci's

Christopher Brown Quartet plays the 1905

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

Jammin' with the Pros is at the Jazz Station - Eugene

7:00-9:30pm $5 General Admission / $3 Jammers (No advance ticket sales)

Ron Steen Vocal Jazz is at Wilf's

• Barney Stein
• Harrison Richter
• Arte Adams
• Noah Mortola
• Ron Steen

Lenny White - Buster Williams - Noah Haidu play the Jack London

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

Noah Haidu

Dan Balmer Birthday Show at the Corkscrew

Come celebrate the birthday of this Jazz Guitar Virtuoso.

Sean Holmes Band plays at Christo's - Salem

Ron Steen Band plays at Arrivederci's

• Justin Copeland
• Todd Marston
• John Mazzocco
• Ron Steen

Laura Cunard sings 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.

CMG Confluence Series: Ralph Alessi & This Against That at the 1905

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

Adlai Alexander, Eddie Parente, and Patrick Harry perform at the Corkscrew

Pluto Juice plays the 1905

Two Shows - 9:30p and 11:30

King Louie Pain and Renato Caranto play Vino Veritas

Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees organist Louis "King Louie" Pain and 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! 

Tony Pacini Trio plays 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.

The Eugene Hard Bop Collective plays at the Jazz Station - Eugene

A Jazz Mélange: The evening’s concert will feature compositions of hard bop, contemporary and Latin jazz to folk and popular music.

Zoh Amba plays the Jack London

• Zoh Amba sax, flute
• Chris Corsano drums

Andrei Kitaev performs at The Boulevard Taphouse

Storm Large Berlesque Big Band performs at the Newmark Theater

Rescheduled from February show - previously purchased tickets will be honored.

THe Storm Large Big Band with the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra plus Storyville Confidential will perform at the Newmark Theater.