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Portland's Online Jazz Resource - a site for musicians and fans to interact and become involved in the Portland, Oregon jazz scene
Recent Posts
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Jimmy Mak’s – 8/14
On Monday, September 14th, Dr. Lonnie Smith will return to Jimmy Mak’s for a trio performance. Unlike some of his past shows, this one will be preceded by the Dan Balmer trio (the normal Monday-night band at the club) which will open for the ...
Rob Scheps Big Band at Airplay Cafe – 10/11
This is a quick early notice that the Rob Scheps Big Band will be returning to Portland in October for another performance at the Airplay Cafe (701 E Burnside). Expect the usuals (Gary Harris, Kirt Peterson, Stan Bock, etc. as well as a “secret...
New Gallery Photos
If you haven’t checked out the JazzPDX Gallery recently, head over and take a look at all of the recent photos. There are pictures from Go By Train, the David Friesen Quintet, Three Fifths Compromise, the Mel Brown Jazz Camp, and more. There&...
PDXJazz at RiverFest – 8/22
This weekend, the Portland Jazz Festival makes a special August appearance to present PDXJazz at RiverFest on Saturday, August 22nd. Here’s what the press release has to say: PDX Jazz presents fine local musicians at RiverFest 2009, the bigge...
David Friesen Quintet/Darren Klein’s Kleintet at Jimmy Mak’s – 8/22
On August 22nd, Jimmy Mak’s will host a double bill featuring the David Friesen Quintet (Charlie Doggett on drums, Dan Balmer on guitar, John Gross and Tim Willcox on tenor saxophones, and David Friesen on bass) followed by the Darren Kleintet ...
Purple House Big Band at the Venetian Theatre – 8/21
From the press release: Alex Milsted is a recent graduate of the Beaverton Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, and an entering student at Berklee College of Music in Boston on a full scholarship. The award winning saxophonist is new to the direct...

