PDX Jazz

PDX Jazz Festival, PDX Jazz

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5212 NE Sacramento St.
Portland, OR 97213
503.228.5299
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PDX Jazz is a nonprofit cultural arts organization dedicated to curating jazz and fostering the growth of musical offerings in the Pacific Northwest. We work to inspire, educate and develop future jazz audiences for generations to come as well as host the annual PDX Jazz Festival.

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Save Our Stages
Chris Young - May 6, 2020
We need numerous independently owned venues and festivals to sustain our robust music ecosystem in Oregon. As the first to close but the last to reopen, these incubators of artistry are vital to...
Labels to Watch: PJCE, Dazzleships, Infinite Companion and Fluff & Gravy Records
Robert Ham, Katey Trnka, Chris Young - Feb 22, 2019
Whether on cassette, vinyl or streaming online, Portland’s best sonic curators provide a diverse snapshot of what our city sounds like—from all sorts of jazz, to authentic singer-songwriters...
Korgy & Bass: 'The Toy Is Not The Piano' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 20, 2019
Delve into the weird, beat-sampling minds of the eclectic duo now and then don't miss them rocking this year's PDX Jazz Festival as part of the "Not Exactly Jazz" series at the White Eagle on...
One Night Only: A Tribute to Geri Allen
Robinson Eaton - Feb 20, 2018
Don't miss what is sure to be a stirring tribute to a close friend of the Portland jazz community at the Newmark Theatre on February 22!
Under The Lake Live from The Rye Room [Video Premiere]
Kelsey Greco - Feb 15, 2018
The latest Rye Room Session features Portland’s Under The Lake performing the Olympics-inspired “LJT.” Don’t miss them at the PDX Jazz Festival on February 23 at the Mission Theater paying homage...
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Donny McCaslin on 'Beyond Now,' 'Blackstar' and Bowie
Nathan Rizzo - Jun 12, 2017
The New York saxophone virtuoso speaks with Vortex ahead of his June 16 performance at Portland’s Mission Theater.
All for One, One for All: Dave Holland in Conversation
Nathan Rizzo - Apr 4, 2017
The talismanic jazz bassist speaks with Vortex in advance of his can’t-miss April 7 performance at Portland’s Revolution Hall.
Walking the Lost Highway: A Conversation with John Scofield
Nathan Rizzo - Feb 21, 2017
The Grammy-winning composer and guitarist talks ‘Country For Old Men,’ simple playing, and Paul Desmond ahead of his appearance at the PDX Jazz Festival on February 24 at Revolution Hall.
The Voice of a Village: A Conversation with Brian Blade
Nathan Rizzo - Feb 24, 2016
The virtuosic jazz drummer returns to Portland for the 2016 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival on February 25 at Revolution Hall.
A Portlander’s Guide To Jazz
Chris Young - Feb 4, 2016
From jazz in pop culture to the essential PDX jazz records to where you can experience it live, here's a crash course in local jazz.
Antonio Sánchez: Jazz's ‘Birdman’ Lands in the Rose City
Nathan Rizzo - Oct 28, 2015
The drummer brings his band to Portland for one night and two shows at Jimmy Mak's on October 30.
The Portland Playlist: Hailey Niswanger [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 19, 2015
Her new record isn't due out nationally until April but Portlanders can get it early at the exclusive local release at Jimmy Mak's on February 27 during the Portland Jazz Festival—plus hear the...
Bill Frisell at the Aladdin Theater
Robinson Eaton - Jan 28, 2015
Ready, set, blast off to the 'Space Age' with Bill Frisell on January 30.

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Charlie Hunter: Live at Crystal Ballroom for PDX Jazz Fest 2012
JUJUBA: Live at PDX Jazz Fest 2012
Portland Jazz Festival 2014 [Documentary]

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