JAZZ

Profile: Cécile McLorin Salvant at PDX Jazz Fest

The Grammy-contending jazz upstart is set to sear Portland’s ears on Feb 22 as part of the 11th annual festival.

01/15/2014 By Nathan Tucker

MUSIC

Q&A: Bill Frisell

The innovative jazz guitarist talks about his new album, his feelings about genre labels, and his history of collaborations. He plays the Aladdin Theater on Nov 9.

11/05/2013 By Nathan Tucker

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: August 22-25

Ballerinas spin from trees, dogs fly through the air, ventriloquist dummies impersonate Lady Gaga, trash turns to gold, and jazz fills Vancouver. You can do it all!

08/22/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff Edited by Claire Gordon

CONCERTS

The Wishermen Give Jazz a Chance

One local group is working to modernize the jazz tradition by incorporating modern influences ranging from postrock to hip-hop.

08/21/2013 By Nathan Tucker

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 30–June 2

Hair metal! Cool jazz! The subtle sounds of the Quiet Music Festival! Listen up, 'cause we've got it all.

05/30/2013 By John Chandler

CONCERTS

PDX Jazz Greats Pick the Best of the Jazz Fest

We ask some of the local masters playing the fest what shows they're most excited about. Feb 15–24

02/14/2013 By Aaron Scott

Post

Concert Preview: The Satin Chaps

Portland octet has no trouble finding a dirty groove.

09/20/2012 By John Chandler

music

Jazz Pianist Randy Weston: "African-ist"

Learn more about Portland Jazz Fest’s first big guest.

02/17/2011 By Anne Adams

music

JazzFest Gal Wins Grammy

Next week brings plenty of chances to see Esperanza Spalding, Portland’s own Best New Artist who beat out Bieber.

02/14/2011 By Anne Adams

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Local Music Videos!

The forestation, meadow-larking, and jazz standards edition.

09/27/2010 By Anne Adams

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Esperanza Spalding Releases New Album

Chamber Music Society delivers breezy, nuanced summer jazz.

08/11/2010 By Anne Adams