The Upper Left Trio, featuring Clay Giberson, Jeff Leonard, and Charlie Doggett, will be hosting a CD release party on Friday (10/19) at Wilf’s.

The Portland-based trio’s third release further establishes them as a group to watch in coming years. With a deep musical connection, the trio explores through-composed lyrical originals letting the mood and intensity develop organically, always with a strong rhythmic foundation. Though referencing rock, pop and R&B influences, Upper Left Trio’s music is still firmly rooted in the jazz of Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans and Chick Corea. From quiet, introspective ballads to their rhythmically romping anthems, they always sound like themselves. “…the music is fresh and simply stated. Being a fan of both E.S.T. and the Bad Plus, I enjoyed unpacking each tune…” -Radioio.

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This Friday (7/6) at Jimmy Mak’s, Chris Mosley will release his newest album on Diatic Records. The CD features Mosley on guitar, Tim Wilcox on saxophone, Bill Athens on bass, and Randy Rollofson on drums. Their quartet will play the first set, starting at 8 PM. Minors are welcome for this set.

During the second set, Ben Darwish will lead a quartet featuring Drew Shoals on drums, John Nastos on saxohpone, and Eric Gruber on bass.