Biamp Portland Jazz Festival: Particle Kid / Daniel Lanois
Particle Kid is the experimental future-folk project of Micah Nelson, a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist whose work refuses to stay inside any one genre. Across six albums, including the sprawling 26-song Time Capsule featuring Jim James, Sean Ono Lennon, J Mascis, Margo Price, and his father Willie Nelson, he blends analog warmth, tape loops, and psychedelic folk into something entirely his own. Rolling Stone named him one of its “New Classics.” He has toured the world as a headliner, backed Neil Young, opened for The Flaming Lips, Tinariwen, Meat Puppets, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and played Luck Reunion, BottleRock, and the Outlaw Music Festival. One of the world’s music influential music makers, Daniel Lanois emerged onto the global scene in the 1980s, collaborating with Brian Eno on a series of experimental and groundbreaking ambient albums, culminating in 1983’s Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. His work in the early 80s ushered in new vistas of sonic possibility, leveraging the studio-as-instrument and employing pioneering production techniques to create immersive worlds of sound. From here, Lanois entered into a remarkable series of collaborations, producing timeless albums and commercial high-points with U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young. In addition to his production work, Lanois has created 14 studio albums, including his most recent, Belladonna Nocturne, a thematic sequel to his acclaimed 2005 album, Belladonna. Together, Nelson and Lanois are kindred sonic explorers. They have shared stages from the Hollywood Bowl to Luck Reunion and the Outlaw Music Festival. In October 2026 they released Blue Eye, an EP born from a rehearsal at Lanois’ Los Angeles studio with Big Thief’s Buck Meek, Kisser’s Germaine Dunes, and bassist Aroyn Day. It is a first glimpse of The Ocean Floor, their full-length collaboration due on Loosegroove Records in 2027. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Presented by PDX Jazz Gretchen Parlato
Gretchen Parlato has forged a singular voice that honors the deep tradition of jazz while fearlessly advancing it. On her eagerly anticipated fall 2026 Edition Records release, The Wise Ones, Gretchen’s singer-songwriter roots reflect both continuity and evolution, weaving together jazz, R&B, and soul. The album features new collaborations with Robert Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Amber Navran of Moonchild, and Meshell Ndegeocello. The touring quartet reunites Gretchen with longtime bandmates—bassist, guitarist, and vocalist Alan Hampton and drummer Christian Eumann—alongside a pianist. Featured on over 85 albums, and five as a leader, Gretchen received her first Grammy Award nomination for Live in NYC (2013) and a coveted 4.5-star review from DownBeat Magazine, with the DVD hitting No. 1 on the iTunes best music video list. The Lost and Found (2011) received more than 30 national and international awards, including the DownBeat Jazz Critics Poll No. 1 Vocal Album of 2011 and iTunes Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her 2009 sophomore release, In a Dream, was JazzTimes Critics Poll Vocal Album of 2009 and hailed by Billboard as “the most alluring jazz vocal album of 2009.” Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS. If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Presented by PDX Jazz Jazzmeia Horn
Named by her jazz loving grandmother, Jazzmeia Horn was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1991. She grew up in a close church-going family singing gospel music. Ms. Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which was attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. In 2009, she enrolled at The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City. Ms. Horn won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition and, shortly after, was signed by Concord Records. In 2017, she released her debut album, A Social Call, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Ms. Horn continued to tour nationally and internationally, honing her vocal, performance and writing skills, to get across her message about the global need for love and social change in the world. In 2019, she released Love and Liberation which also received a Grammy nomination. The following year, she published her book, Strive From Within: The Jazzmeia Horn Approach, while recording her big band album, Dear Love. Dear Love, an album of encouragement through poetry and spoken word addressing the aspects of her community, her love and herself, was released in September 2021. All while performing, writing, and preparing for a fall 2023 release of her new album, Ms. Horn is teaching students and conducting outreach programs across the globe through The Jazz Horn International Vocal Initiative. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
Mardi Gras Mambo – featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across 5 continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty five-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. __________________________________________________________ Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas Nathan formed The Cha-Chas back in 1985, and since then has brought his unique take on this regional South Louisiana music to all corners of the globe. From Lincoln Center in New York to The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Nathan music has crossed all barriers to speak to the very heart of his audience. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2005, he was honored last year with the Zydeco Music Association Lifetime achievement Award. The Cha-Chas have been voted the top Festival Band in the country, and have won the coveted Big Easy award for Best Zydeco Band for several years running. Nathan and his band have been featured in the New York Times, Essence and People magazines, and on the cover of USA Today. They’ve appeared in films like In The Electric Mist and The Kingdom of Zydeco, and worked with artists as diverse as Cindy Lauper, Michael Doucet and Buddy Guy. Keepers of the Zydeco Flame, they are committed to keeping their Creole Heritage alive Cest Si Bon! Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS. If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
Gunhild Carling
Gunhild Carling is Sweden’s Queen of Swing, Jazz, and Vaudeville — a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and entertainer who has captivated audiences on every continent. Born into the legendary Carling Family musical dynasty, she picked up her first instrument before she could walk and has never stopped playing since. Today she commands the trombone, trumpet, recorder, ukulele, piano, harmonica, bagpipes, and more — sometimes several in a single performance. With over 70 million views on YouTube and a global following that spans from jazz purists to curious newcomers, Gunhild has become one of the most recognized jazz artists of her generation. Her electrifying performances with Postmodern Jukebox introduced her to millions, while her residencies at Birdland in New York City cemented her reputation among the jazz elite. She has toured with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Scotty Barnhart, performed at the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals, and brought her unique brand of swing and vaudeville to stages from Carnegie Hall to the streets of New Orleans. Whether she’s leading her own big band, performing an intimate club set, or dazzling a festival crowd of thousands, Gunhild Carling delivers an experience that is utterly unforgettable. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS. If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
Kat Edmonson
This holiday season 2026, Kat Edmonson releases “A Kat Edmonson Christmas, Vol. 2”. The album is a follow up to her 2021 release “Holiday Swingin’!” which was described by Jazziz as “impeccably hip” and included in The New York Times “13 Albums That Revisit (and Redefine!) Holiday Classics”. Kat’s new record includes favorites such as “Santa Baby”, “Christmas Time is Here” as well as two, original holiday tunes! The award-winning singer and songwriter “with an equal foothold in jazz, cabaret and vintage cosmopolitanism pop” (The New York Times) has built an international following through her intimate performances, sophisticated songwriting, and unmistakable charm. She is described as retro without imitation — timeless, sharp-witted, and deeply human. This is a joyful, fun, and romantic show for the holidays. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
Blue Cranes: Send-off and Release
Blue Cranes celebrate the release of their new album at Alberta Rose tonight. This show will also be a send-off for Joe, who is leaving after tonight. Come enjoy the band as you have known them one last time and welcome in a new era. Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS
Sonny Landreth with special guest Tony Furtado presented by PDX Jazz
Fourteen albums, two Grammy nominations, nearly a dozen major awards and more than four decades into a career like no other, Sonny Landreth is an artist who’s found a different way to play guitar and then some. Music journalists have called the singer/songwriter/bandleader/slide guitar virtuoso everything from “an innovator on the order of Eddie Van Halen” (All About Jazz) to “one of the finest guitarists America has ever produced” (Rock & Blues Muse), while artists including John Hiatt, Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton –who’s famously said, “Sonny Landreth is probably the most underestimated musician on the planet, and also one of the most advanced” –consider him an invaluable colleague, collaborator and bonafide guitar hero. For the Lafayette, LA native, it’s a journey of remarkable musicianship that began with his first guitar at age 12. By his 20’s he was sitting in with local Creole and Cajun musicians and would soon become the first white member of Clifton Chenier’s legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band. “Being raised in a community where music is such a huge part of the culture,” Landreth explains, “loving Robert Johnson and Duane Allman as much as Mozart, I just absorbed every one of those influences and somehow crystallized it into my own style.” Through it all, Landreth has discovered his music being embraced by fans of blues, rock, jazz, zydeco, country, Americana, world music and more. “Not being pinned down to any one genre can be a blessing and a curse,” he laughs. “But I was always comfortable playing different styles because slide guitar can speak to any audience.” And as anyone who’s witnessed him as the opening performer for an unprecedented seven of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festivals can attest, Landreth’s slide wizardry is a consistent highlight of the world’s most famous six-string summit. For Landreth, the future is an open road with the top down and the radio turned up. He’s currently recording a new album and maintaining a busy touring schedule. “I still believe that music can possess the same magic that we all felt when we were kids,” Landreth says. “You want it to feel personal and be inspiring. Whenever my music communicates or resonates with people, it’s a great affirmation.” Portland musician extraordinaire Tony Furtado opens the show. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert featuring the Portland Vanguard Big Band
Join us for an inspiring evening as the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra takes the stage for their highly-anticipated Spring Concert featuring the Portland Vanguard Big Band!Immerse yourself in a world where the harmonious melodies of jazz transcend the noise of everyday life, showcasing the dedication and talent of these exceptional musicians from 6th grade to adult.Mastering the rhythmic complexities and emotional depths of jazz, the members of the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra find inspiration in the mellifluous tones of their horns, the dynamic energy of their percussion, and the expressive harmony of keys and strings. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the world of jazz and the hearts of those who dedicate their time to its pursuit. PYJO Bands: NEW Cats Gen Combo GEN Big Band Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Montavilla Jazz Festival 2026 Opening Night: PJCE presents Rebecca Sanborn’s Shadow Work w/ North Pole Studio’s Rhythm & Hues
PJCE presents: Rebecca Sanborn’s Shadow Workwith North Pole Studio presents: Rhythm & Hues feat. John Niekrasz, Kennedy Verrett, and Maria E. Olaya Montavilla Jazz Festival 2026 opens with a powerful double bill celebrating large-ensemble composition, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the creative voices of Portland artists. The evening begins with Rhythm & Hues, a collaborative project from North Pole Studio that pairs musicians with visual artists with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Musicians John Niekrasz, Kennedy Verrett, and Maria E. Olaya respond to original artwork by North Pole Studio artists Adam Richards, Joni Smith, and Davis Wohlford, transforming visual expression into newly created music. The night continues with Rebecca Sanborn’s Shadow Work, presented by Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble. A large-ensemble work exploring dreams, identity, and the journey toward wholeness, Shadow Work began as a cycle of late-night compositions written while Sanborn’s young daughter slept. Developed over several years and arranged for PJCE by Douglas Detrick, the project has evolved through live performance, collaboration, and a large-scale recording process involving a wide network of musicians. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS