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The 44th Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

July 19 – 21, 2024

Presented by Oregonians Credit Union and the Jazz Society of Oregon

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July 19 – 21, 2024

Presented by Oregonians Credit Union and the Jazz Society of Oregon

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July 19 – 21, 2024

Presented by Oregonians Credit Union and the Jazz Society of Oregon

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The 44th Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

July 19 – 21, 2024

Presented by Oregonians Credit Union and the Jazz Society of Oregon

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