If you’re in the mood to read a review of The Cave that doesn’t question the need for another jazz club in Portland (as the Oregonian’s did), head over to LivePDX and check out Tom D’Antoni’s review of the new club.
Remember, if you’re looking for more information on The Cave, make sure to check all of the items on JazzPDX.org tagged The Cave.
This Sunday, bassist Jeff Picker brings his New York-based trio through Portland as part of their West Coast tour. The Uptown Trio features Sam Reider and Jake Goldblas, two of Jeff’s classmates from his year at the Manhattan School of Music.
Before Picker left for New York, he played with some of Portland’s top musicians, establishing himself as a top-call bassist before even graduating from high school.
Details: Sunday, June 1st at the Old Church. Tickets are $10.
Portland bassist Jeff Picker brings his NY-based trio through town to promote their new CD.
Randy Porter’s New Music Project at The Cave.
This Friday, the Portland Jazz Orchestra (resident ensemble of the Portland Jazz Festival) will perform the music of Quincy Jones and Pat Metheny. For this concert, the ensemble includes guest artists Alan Jones and Dan Balmer in addition to the usual cast of stellar Portland musicians.
Details:
Dolores Winningstad Theater, PCPA
(1111 SW Broadway, downtown)
7:30 pmTICKETS: $20 in advance ($25 at the door)
Reserved seating. Available through Ticketmaster.
Dolores Winningstad Theater, PCPA
(1111 SW Broadway, downtown)
7:30 pm
TICKETS: $20 in advance ($25 at the door)
Reserved seating. Available through Ticketmaster.
Sad news from Matt Weiers at the Hollywood Music Center. The piano store is closing (the decision of Seattle-based management), meaning the end of their wonderful Friday jazz series. The good news is, you can hear Nancy King and Steve Christofferson play the last concert at the store, this Friday (May 30th).
The concert starts at 8 PM and there is a $10 cover charge.
Also, remember that Nancy King has a regular Wednesday-night gig at The Cave, where she invites different musicians to play with her each week.
This week’s press release from The Cave:
Wednesday May 28th: NANCY KING INVITATIONAL
“She is, I think, one of the best singers that ever walked the planet.”
- Karrin Allyson, Jazz Vocalist
–Nancy has been nominated Female Vocalist of the year by the Jazz Journalist Association!–
This week Nancy invites the prodigious, very talented, and quite young pianist Dan Gaynor. Dan is also what in basketball would be called a “play maker”. He sets up opportunities for other people to score.
Thursday May 29th: ALAN JONES PRESENTS…
a very unique musical experience. From New York City comes Alexander Berne, a soprano saxophone player who plays unlike anyone on earth. Can’t really explain it…probably best just to come and see for yourself. Alan and Alexander will be joined by the great Portland veteran and Pink Martini bassist Phil Baker.
Friday May 30th: THE RANDY PORTER TRIO
There are few more interesting, more talented, or just plain better piano players on earth. Randy has recently been out on the road with Gino Vannelli and with Diana Schuur…they agree with the above statement. Randy brings a special trio to the cave…Justin Durrie bass and Reinhardt Meltz drums.
Saturday May 31st: RANDY PORTER’S NEW MUSIC PROJECT
For Saturday night it’s Randy getting especially creative with an eclectic combination of great musicians, mixing concepts and genres to create “new music”. Come check out a very special event featuring Jarrod Lawson keyboards and vocals, Reinhardt Meltz drums, Dan Balmer guitar + mystery guests.
The Cave is located at 636 SW Jackson. Music starts at 8 PM and there is a $5 cover charge.
