Bridgework plays at Havalina

A Brown Branch Christmas is atthe Portland Center Stage

Celebrate this holiday season with A Brown Branch Christmas at Portland Center Stage. Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians. Performing traditional scores with a modern twist, the Brown Branch Big Band returns once again with swinging sounds steeped in the holiday spirit.

Tom Grant performs at Nicoletta's

Liven up your Tuesdays with Tom Grant. Live jazz, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere await you at Nicoletta’s Table in Lake Oswego.

Piano Bar with Bo Ayars persents a Christmas Sing Along!

Laura Cunard Jam is at Pizzario

• Laura Cunard
• JC Clark
• Ron Steen

A Brown Branch Christmas is at the Portland Center Stage

Celebrate this holiday season with A Brown Branch Christmas at Portland Center Stage. Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians. Performing traditional scores with a modern twist, the Brown Branch Big Band returns once again with swinging sounds steeped in the holiday spirit.

Pablo Rivarola plays at the 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. No cover charge and happy hour prices all night long!

Lunchtime Concert: A Very Jazzy Christmas w/ Hannah DiMo is at the Old Church

The Old Church’s own rising star, on December 18! Join us at noon for a free lunchtime concert featuring DiMo’s soulful blend of jazz, neo-soul, and indie rock. A proud Portland State University Jazz Studies graduate, DiMo brings her 15 years of experience and love for Portland’s music scene to this festive event, infusing holiday favorites with the nuance of greats like Betty Carter and the contemporary style of artists like Yebba. Don’t miss this holiday treat with TOC’s own talent!

Christopher Brown Quartet plays at the 1905

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

Eric Deaton Quintet presents One Set Wednesday at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Eric Deaton guitar
• Luke Turner tenor & soprano saxophone
• Delos Erickson keyboard, piano
• Eli Hansen bass
• Jay Veach drums

This One Set Wednesday featuring guitarist Eric Deaton and his quintet will feature a concert of contemporary jazz and original compositions. Trumpeter Paul Krueger will host the Second Set Jam Session afterwards. 
 

Myrtle Brown Trio plays at Arrivederci's

Ron Steen Band performs at Wilf's

• Matt Simek
• Patrick Carr
• Robert Rodriguez
• Ron Steen

Ron Steen Band plays at Arrivederci's

• Marily Keller
• George Mitchell
• Kevin Deitz
• Ron Steen

Linda Lee Michelet Big Band performs at Wilf's

Event Sold Out

• Linda Lee Michelet
• John Gilmore

Swing into the Holidays with Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra.

Thursday, December 19 at 7 pm, Wilf’s Third Thursday Series. Holiday favorites sung by Linda Lee Michelet and John Gilmore backed by the Linda Lee Michelet Big Band.

A Benefit for The NW Examiner.

David Friesen Christmas Concert is at Christo's in Salem

David Friesen always puts on a phenomenal Christmas show presenting both unexpected interpretations of classics and original compositions. Featuring the great Joe Manis on sax, Dan Gaynor on piano & Charlie Doggett on drums. "The David Friesen compositions are all gorgeous, rich and accessible, each tune more beautiful than the first and absolutely wonderful soloing and ensemble play at its highest level. " -JM/Jazz Clubscene 

Olivia Fields Quartet plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Olivia Fields alto saxophone
• Chris Clark-Johnson guitar
• Arte Adams bass
• Noah Mortola drums

Saxophonist Olivia Fields presents a concert featuring original compositions as well as a curated list of her quartet's favorite songs. 
 

A Love Electric with Galen Clark performs at the 1905

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

Mel Brown B3 Organ Group feat. Sean Holmes play at Jack London

"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. 

Mel Brown Trio performs Salty's on the Columbia

John Gilmore Trio performs "Holiday Style" at Wilf's

• John Gilmore
• Dan Preslely
• Tim Paxton 

King Louie & Renato Caranto Duo perform at Lane Cellars in Camas, WA

Samantha Pace & Friends ar at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• Samantha Pace vocals
• Shane Allen piano
• John Heller guitar
• and more!

Merry Christmas from vocalist Samantha Pace and Friends. Join us in a concert performance celebrating the music of Christmas! 

Cyrus Nabipoor presents Crescent City Xmas Card at the Jack London

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

Elise Franklin Quartet performs at River's Place in Bend

• Elise Franklin - vocals
• Jack Krouscup - piani
• Evan Brawn - bass
• Casey Smiley - drums

Jazz standards, blues, Latin... all the good stuff

George Colligan Trio performs at the 1905

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

It's A Great American Christmas, Fea. The George Colligan Trio with Holly Resnick, Zach Connolly and Special Guests performing Christmas Classics

Yugen Music Project plays at Mermosa PDX

• Greg Kelly flute
• Phillip Tucker drums
• Carmelo Torres congas
• Terrance Wooten guitar

Yugen Music Project welcomes back the vocal stylings of artist Toni Hill.

Calvin Orlando Smith performs at the Jazz Station in Eugene

Two Shows - 6:45p (Sold Out) and 8:45p

• Calvin Orlando Smith vocals
• Gus Russell piano
• Sean Peterson bass
• Featuring special appearances by:
• TJ Nees trumpet
• Jim Douglas drums

Low ticket warning for this evening's early show. Vocalist Calvin Orlando Smith and his excellent band return to our venue for two concerts in one evening celebrating the hits of the holidays.

Perry Thoorsell Trio plays at 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

Geno Michaels Group plays at Arrivederci's

• Georgene Rice
• Eldon T. Jones
• Gary Lomprey
• Torry Ward
• Justin Calhoun
• Geno Michaels

Ben Graves | Gordon Lee Quintet plays at Burlingame Space

• Ben Graves, Guitar
• Gordon Lee, Piano
• John Nastos - Sax
• Tim Rap, Drums
• Brian Healey, Bass

Lilla's Soulful Christmas show with special guest Devin Phillips

A Jazz and Soul Holiday Celebration! A one of a kind Holiday Performance, on Lilla’s Birthday and the Winter Solstice! Warmth, joy, togetherness and a whole lot of love will be in the air! Come celebrate!

Lilla

 Hailey Niswanger performas at Mississippi Studios

Ural Thomas and the Pain: Ural's 85th Birthday Celebrationis at Revolution Hall

Though Ural Thomas is widely recognized as one of the most exciting singers remaining from the original soul era, and an active musical institution for over 60years, his band, all decades younger, are treated as equals. The Pain are no backing band, but rather a well-oiled tightly-knit musical aggregation that’s spent the last eight years with Thomas developing a unique sound of its own.