This Monday, Tim Willcox will bring his quartet to Jimmy Mak’s, playing music from his new album on Sound Architecture (Diatic Records).  As usual on Mondays at Jimmy Mak’s, there is no cover charge.

Mel Brown’s Septet at Jimmy Mak’s.  Sets at 8 and 10 PM.  $6 cover.  Jimmy Mak’s is located on NW 10th between Davis and Everett

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Guitarist Dan Balmer presents his weekly trio gig on Monday nights at Jimmy Mak’s.  No cover.  Music from 8-11 PM.

This Saturday, April 5th, the Jazz Society of Oregon will be presenting their annual fundraiser, First Jazz.  The event features two separate concerts - a daytime event at Jimmy Mak’s with the Whiskey Hill Youth band and Red Holloway, and an evening concert at the Old Church with Darrell Grant and Eric Alexander.  You can learn more about the details of the event at the JSO First Jazz page.

 Mel Brown’s B3 Quartet - a weekly event.  Featuring Renato Caranto, Dan Balmer, and Louis Pain.  www.jimmymaks.com for more info.

On Monday, March 17, New York-based trumpeter Ingrid Jensen will perform at Jimmy Mak’s with Alan Jones for a mere $5 cover charge. Randy Porter and Dave Speranza will round out the quartet.

Ingrid has played with some of the best musicians in the world and is an influential force on her instrument and in the jazz genre. Don’t miss this chance to see her play in Portland.

At Jimmy Mak’s with Dave Speranza and Randy Porter.  $5 cover

This Friday at Jimmy Mak’s, renowned fusion pianist Jeff Lorber will play two sets with Marlon McClain, Patrick Lamb, Damian Erskine, and Reinhardt Melz. The first set is already sold-out, but you can still call and make reservations for the second set ($20 at 10 PM).