February 2012 Jazz Calendar 

Monday, January 30
Ivories Jazz Lounge: "Jazz Singers Workshop," Mitzi Zilka, runs for 10 weeks, 6-9 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars
Jimmy Mak's: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Laurelthirst Public House: Kung Pao Chickens (Tracy Kim/Jon Neufeld, guitars; Gary Geunther, reeds/vocals; Tim Acott, bass) no cover, 9-11 pm
PDX JAZZ Winter 2012 Jazz Singing Workshop w/Nancy King and Mary Kadderly, Mondays through 2/27. For information and registration, e-mail mary@marykadderly.com or call 503-222-7310
Sylvan Steakhouse: Ron Steen Jam, Greg Goebel, piano; Dave Captein, bass; no cover, 8-11 pm
Tuesday, January 31
Camellia Lounge @ Tea Zone: Tim Willcox Superjazzers (David Goldblatt/Bill Athens/Charlie Doggett, $7, 8:30 pm
Coyote's Restaurant, Hillsboro: "Tuesday Night Jazz Jam," Laura Cunard/Dick Berk, 7:30-10:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; "Partners In Jazz," Metropolitan Youth Symphony $10 (includes Mel's show) 6:30-7:30 pm
O'Connor's Vault, Multnomah: Linda Lee Michelet/Lee Wuthenow/Joe Millward/Todd Straight, $5, 7-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: "Piano Bar," host Bo Ayars, no cover, 6-10 pm
Wednesday, February 1
Camellia Lounge: All genre fusion jazz jam, host Eric Lewis & the Regiment House Band, 8:30 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Peter White/Patrick Lamb Band, $20 guar/$15 general, at TicketsOregon, 7:30 pm & 9 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Justa Pasta: Anson Wright/Tim Gilson, 7-9 pm
Portland Building: "Black History Month Concert," Thara Memory Superband, free, noon-1 pm
Revival Drum Shop: "CMG presents," Tim Duroche/Eugene Lee Duo; Luke Wyland (from Au), $5, 8 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Andrew Oliver Presents, tba $8, 7:30 pm (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Wilf's at Union Station: "Ron Steen's Vocal Showcase-An Evening with Shirley Nanette," Tony Pacini, piano; Ed Bennett, bass, $7, all ages, 7:30-10:30 pm
Thursday, February 2
Blue Diamond: Tom Grant Band Concert & Jazz Jam
Blue Monk: Alan Jones "AJAM Session," feat. The Jonsemble (Nicole Glover, tenor; Adam Brock, guitar; Jon "Jörg" Ramm, trombone; Jon "Sticky" Lakey, bass; Jon "Mr. Pretty" Huteson, drums) all ages, no cover, 8-11 pm
Brasserie: John "JB" Butler Duo 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: Roxi Copland, $5, 8 pm
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, all ages, no cover, 7-10 pm
Jaqua Concert Hall, Eugene: "The Emerald City Jazz Kings 2012-Pick Yourself Up -The Songs of Dorothy Fields," Steve Stone, director, 7:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Peter White
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
M.U.S.E. Performance Center, Tigard: Mike Prigodich Trio (Mike Prigodich, keys; Damian Erskine, bass; Reinhardt Melz, drums) $12, 8-9:30 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini, 5:30-8:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Sing for Your Supperclub: You Sing with the All-Star Horns! $10, 7:30 pm (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Vie de Boheme: Rob Scheps Big Band (Rob Scheps, Gary Harris, Scott Hall, David Valdez, Robert Crowell, saxophones; Stan Bock, Tom Hill, Dave Bryan. Trombones; Jatik Clark, tuba; Rich Cooper, Greg Garrett, Paul Mazzio, Conte Bennet, trumpets; Ramsey Embick, piano, keyboards; Tim Gilson, basses; Ward Griffiths, drums) + Special Guest Soloist from NYC, Trumpet master Greg Gisbert
Willamette University, Rogers Rehearsal Hall, Salem: Joe Manis Trio (Joe Manis, tenor saxophone; Dave Captein, bass; Todd Strait, drums) $10/$8 students, 7:30 pm (free clinic 3-4 pm)
Friday, February 3
Andina: JB Butler Trio
Bijou Café: "1st Friday Jazz," Nancy King & Friends, special guest, pianist Dawn Clement (Cheryl Alex, flute; Scott Steed, bass; Tim Rap, drums) $10, all ages, 7-10 pm (doors at 6 pm)
Brasserie: Tablao, 5:30 pm; George Cooligan Trio, $6, 9 pm
Camellia Lounge: Andre St. James Trio (Catarina New/Stu Cook) $6, 8 pm
Florence Events Center: "The Emerald City Jazz Kings 2012-Pick Yourself Up -The Songs of Dorothy Fields," Steve Stone, director, 7:30 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Kerry Politzer
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Peter White
Jimmy Mak's: Eddie Martinez Band, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
La Cave at the Brasserie: George Colligan Trio (Eric Gruber, bass; Matt Jorgenson, drums) $6, all ages, 9 pm-midnight
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew/Dave Captein, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
O'Connor's Vault: Kathy James Sextet (Kathy James, piano; Mark Niemann-Ross, bass; Steve Turmell, drums; Eric Austin, sax; Brad McMillan, trombone; Dan Murphy, vocal) $5, 7-10 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini Trio, 7:30-11 pm
Salty's on the Columbia: Jof Lee/Mel Brown Trio, 7 pm
Secret Society Ballroom: Swing Papillon, no cover, 6-8 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Signatures, $12, 8 pm
Touche`: Bobby Torres Trio, $5 musician donation requested, $10 restaurant minimum, 7 pm
Vie de Boheme Wine Bar: Pete Petersen Septet, 8pm
Saturday, February 4
Allison Inn, Newberg: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 6:30-10:30 pm
Brasserie: Djangophiles, 9 pm
Camellia Lounge: Kinzel & Hyde, $3, 9 pm
Charlie's Bistro, Vancouver: Mitzi Zilka's "Crooner's Corner," 7-10 pm
Cinetopia Mill Plain, Vancouver: Mark Simon, 6-10 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group (MPEG) Mike Prigodich, keys; Damian Erskine, bass; Reinhardt Melz, drums; John Nastos, sax; Rafael Trujillo, percussion) 8:30-11:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Peter White
Jimmy Mak's: Wheels in the Sky/Stimpak, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Ledding Library, Milwaukie: "First Saturday Music Series," Midnight Serenaders (Dee Settlemier, ukulele/vocals; Doug Sammons, guitar/vocals; David Evans, sax/clarinet; Garner Pruitt, trumpet/vocals; Doc Stein, Hawaiian Steel guitar; Pete Lampe, upright bass) 2-3 pm
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew/Tim Gilson, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown
Revival Drum Shop: "CMG presents," Rich Halley/Carson Halley Duo; MSHR (Birch Cooper & Brenna Murphy), $5, 8 pm
Riverview Restaurant: 2jazzguitars, 6-9 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tigard Woods: "Beaverton Mayor's Ball," Patrick Lamb, more
Touche`: Kelly Shannon, 7 pm
Vie de Boheme Winebar: The Rob Scheps/ Greg Gisbert Quintet (Rob Scheps, tenor sax/ flute/compositions; Greg Gisbert, trumpet/flugelhorn; Maria Schneider; George Colligan, piano; Scott Steed, bass; Todd Strait, drums)
Sunday, February 5
Augustana Church: "Jazz Service," Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Billy Webbs Elks Lodge: Shirley Nanette (Vincent Frates, piano; Tim Rap, drums) 6-9 pm
Blue Monk: Kerry Politzer
Cinetopia, Beaverton: JB Butler, 4-8 pm
Clyde's Prime Rib: "Super Bowl Jam, Phil Goldberg, piano; Jennifer Vincent (from NY), bass; no cover, 8:30-11:30 pm
EaT Oyster Bar: "New Orleans Jazz Brunch," Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates (Reggie Houston/Turtle VanDemarr/Tim Acott) no cover, 11am-2 pm
Jaqua Concert Hall, Eugene: "The Emerald City Jazz Kings 2012-Pick Yourself Up -The Songs of Dorothy Fields," Steve Stone, director, 2 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Peter White
Petite Provence: 2jazzguitars, 6-8 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo/Arick Gouwerok
Tillicum Club, Beaverton: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages
Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro, Vancouver (downtown): Tom Grant Band Concert & Jam Session, 6-9 pm
Monday, February 6
Ivories Jazz Lounge: "Jazz Phrasing Workshop," Mitzi Zilka 6-9 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
KBOO 90.7FM: "noontime Jamboree," host, Retta Christie, special guest, Dave Frishberg, noon-2 pm
Laurelthirst Pub: Kung Pao Chickens (Jon Neufeld/Tracy Kim/Gary Geunther/Tim Acott) 9-11 pm
PDX JAZZ Winter 2012: "Jazz Singing Workshop," Nancy King/Mary Kadderly (1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27) for information and registration, e-mail mary@marykadderly.com or call 503-222-7310
Sylvan Steakhouse: Ron Steen Jam "First Monday," Tom Grant, piano; Dave Captein, bass; no cover, 8-11 pm
Tuesday, February 7
Camellia Lounge: "Jazz Extraordinaire Tuesday," Tom Wakeling/Steve Christofferson/David Evans/Todd Strait, $6, all ages, 8 pm
Coyote's Restaurant, Hillsboro: "Tuesday Night Jazz Jam," Laura Cunard/Dick Berk, 7:30-10:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Broom & the Deep Blue Organ Trio
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; "Partners In Jazz," Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra IB & PYJO Student Spotlight-Nolan Hamar Band, $3, 6:30-7:30 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: "Piano Bar," Bo Ayars, no cover, 6-10 pm (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Wednesday, February 8
Camellia Lounge: All genre fusion jazz jam, host Eric Lewis & the Regiment House Band, 8:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Broom & the Deep Blue Organ Trio
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Quartet $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Justa Pasta: Anson Wright/Tim Gilson, 7-9 pm
Portland Prime: Randy Porter, 5:30-8:30 pm
Press Club: Swing Papillon, no cover, 7:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Shoehorn presents, tba $ (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Wilf's at Union Station: "Ron Steen's Vocal Showcase," Cheryl Alex, vocals; Tony Pacini, piano, $7, all ages, 7:30-10:30 pm
Thursday, February 9
Blue Diamond: Tom Grant Band Concert & Jazz Jam
Blue Monk: Alan Jones "AJAM Session," feat. The Wishermen, all ages, no cover, 8-11 pm
Brasserie: John "JB" Butler Duo 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: Mike Prigodich Trio (Damian Erskine/Reinhardt Melz) $5, 8pm
Classic Pianos: A Vocal Jazz Performance Workshop lead by Rebecca Kilgore, geared to all levels of vocalists, e-mail rebecca@rebeccakilgore.com
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, all ages, no cover, 7-10 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Mark Simon, 5:30-8:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Tower of Power
Jimmy Mak's: Bobby Broom & the Deep Organ Trio, $15 guar/$12 general at TicketsOregon, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Jolly Roger: The Quadraphonnes, (Michelle Medler, tenor sax; Mary-Sue Tobin, alto-soprano sax; Chelsea Luker, alto-soprano sax; Mieke Bruggeman, baritone sax; Leah Hinchcliff, bass; Mike Snyder, drums) 10 pm-1 am
Marylhurst University: "World Voices Series," Shirley Nanette (Vincent Frates, piano; Dennis Caiazza, bass; Ron Steen, drums) 7:30-9 pm
Portland Prime: Randy Porter, 5:30-8:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Cabaret Chanteuse, $10, 7:30 pm (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Friday, February 10
Allison Inn, Newberg: Karla Harris/Leah Hinchcliff/Mark Simon, 6:30-10:30 pm
Benson Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, no cover, 8 pm
Brasserie: Tablao, 8 pm
Camellia Lounge: Kin Trio (Andre St.James/Eugene Lee/Tim Duroche) $6, 8 pm
Cinetopia, Beaverton: JB Butler, 4-8 pm
Heathman Hotel: Shirley Nanette, Vincent Frates, piano; Bill Athens, bass, 8 pm-midnight
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Ed Bennett Quintet (Paul Mazzio, trumpet; Scott Hall, tenor sax; Dan Gaynor, piano; Tim Rap, drums; Ed Bennett, bass/composer) 8:30 pm-midnight
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Tower of Power
Jimmy Mak's: "CD Release Event," Lisa Mann & Her Really Good Band, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis: "The Emerald City Jazz Kings 2012-Pick Yourself Up -The Songs of Dorothy Fields," Steve Stone, director, 730 pm
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew/Sam Howard, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini, 7-10 pm
Salty's on the Columbia: Jof Lee/Mel Brown Trio, 7 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: "Tony Starlight Show," $15, 8 pm
Touche`: Rob Scheps/Julian Priester/Dave Frishberg, 7 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church Great Hall: "Sweet Sound of Jazz" Grant High School Band Benefit featuring the Grant High Jazz Bands, with vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and guest Dan Barrett on trombone, 7 pm
Saturday, February 11
AJAM (1223 SW 16th Ave. 97205): Alan Jones features a workshop with Steve Wilson & John Wiitala all ages, $20, noon-2 pm
Allison Inn, Newberg: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 6:30-10:30 pm
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: A Tribute to Benny Goodman, 7:30 pm
Benson Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, no cover, 8 pm
Brasserie: Tablao, 5:30 pm; Trashcan Joe, 9 pm
Camellia Lounge: King Louie and Baby James, $7, 8 pm
Estacada Auditorium, Estacada: Rebecca Kilgore/Steve Christofferson/Tom Wakeling, $10 adults/$7 students, seniors, 7 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Art Resnick Trio (Dan Schulte, bass; Jonas Oglesby, drums) 8:30-11:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Tower of Power
Jimmy Mak's: Bobby Torres Ensemble (lead vocalists: Karla Harris, Julana Torres and Jessica Hollyfield-Melz) $10, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Kaul Auditorium, Reed College: "Reed College Black History Month 2012," presents Darrell Grant Double Legacy Project (Brian Blade, drums; Anthony Dyer, viola; Marilyn Keller, voice; Joe Locke, vibraphone; John Nastos, bass clarinet; Farnell Newton, trumpet; Clark Sommers, bass; Steve Wilson, saxophones) featuring the premiere of "Step By Step" an original suite inspired by the story of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, free and open to the public, 8 pm
Miz Kitty's Parlour, Mission Theater: Retta Christie Trio, 7 pm
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew/Jeff Leonard, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown
Randy Porter: "Jazz Theory Class," beginning, 10:30 am; intermediate, 1 pm, $25, for info go to www.randyporter.com
Riverview Restaurant: 2jazzguitars, 6-9 pm
Secret Society Ballroom: "Swinging Sweethearts Show," Midnight Serenaders (Dee Settlemier, ukulele/vocals; Doug Sammons, guitar/vocals; David Evans, sax/clarinet; Garner Pruitt, trumpet/vocals; Doc Stein, Hawaiian Steel guitar; Pete Lampe, upright bass) $10, 9 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
St. Pius X Catholic Church Community Center; "Sweetheart Cabaret" with Arletta O'Hearn Band, all ages, $20, 7:45
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Tony Moretti-Frank Sinatra Tribute, $15, 8 pm
Touche`: Kelly Shannon/Randy Porter, 7 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: Tom Grant/Nancy Curtin
Sunday, February 12
Augustana Church: "Jazz Service," Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Blue Monk: "Ninkasi Sunday Night Jazz," Joe Manis Trio (Joe Manis, tenor sax; Justin Morell, guitar; Kevin Congleton, drums, 7:30-10:30 pm
Clyde's Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, George Cooligan, piano; Kevin Deitz, bass; no cover, 8:30-11:30 pm
EaT Oyster Bar: "New Orleans Jazz Brunch," Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates (Reggie Houston/Turtle VanDemarr/Tim Acott) no cover, 11am-2 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Tower of Power
Marino Café: Mitzi Zilka's "Singer's Jam," 2-4 pm
Petite Provence: 2jazzguitars, 6-8 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo/Tim Gilson
Tillicum Club, Beaverton: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages
Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro, Vancouver (downtown): Tom Grant Band Concert & Jam Session, 6-9 pm
Monday, February 13
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: A Tribute to Benny Goodman, Oregon Symphony Pops, 3 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: "Jazz Phrasing Workshop," Mitzi Zilka 6-9 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Mitzi Zilka "Jazz Phrasing Workshop," 6-9 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Laurelthirst Pub: Kung Pao Chickens (Jon Neufeld/Tracy Kim/Gary Geunther/Tim Acott) 9-11 pm
Sylvan Steakhouse: Ron Steen Jam, Greg Goebel, piano; Ed Bennett, bass; no cover, 8-11 pm
Tuesday, February 14
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: "A Natalie Cole Valentine," Oregon Symphony, 7:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Jazz Extraordinaire Tuesdays- Romantic songs for Valentine's Day," Ezra Weiss Quartet (Farnell Newton/Jon Shaw/Chaz Mortimer) $5, 8 pm
Classic Pianos: "Love is Here to Stay" Valentine's Day Concert, Rebecca Kilgore, vocals; Dave Frishberg, piano; and special guest Dan Barrett on trombone, 7:30 pm
Coyote's Restaurant, Hillsboro: "Tuesday Night Jazz Jam," Laura Cunard/Dick Berk, 7:30-10:30 pm
Creekside Grill, Silverton: "Valentine's Day," Bre Gregg/Mark Simon, 6:00-9:00 pm, call 503-873-9700 for reservations
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Brian Culbertson
Jimmy Mak's: "Valentine's Day," Shirley Nanette/Mel Brown Septet, $10 guar/$8 general, at TicketsOregon, 7 pm & 9:30 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Sunriver, Bend: "Sunriver Music Festival-Valentine's Concert," Patrick Lamb Band
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: "Valentine's Day Special," (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Wednesday, February 15
Camellia Lounge: All genre fusion jazz jam, host Eric Lewis & the Regiment House Band, 8:30 pm
Heathman Hotel: Kerry Politzer/Tom Wakeling
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Pete Petersen/Jim Templeton, 8 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Quartet $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Justa Pasta: Anson Wright/Tim Gilson, 7-9 pm
Portland Prime: Randy Porter, 5:30-8:30 pm
Revival Drum Shop: Creative Music Guild "Outset Series," Rich Halley, tenor sax; Carson Halley, drums, $5, 8 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Wilf's at Union Station: "Ron Steen's Vocal Showcase," Neil Grandstaff, vocals; Joe Millward, piano, $7, all ages, 7:30-10:30 pm
Thursday, February 16
Blue Diamond: Tom Grant Band Concert & Jazz Jam
Blue Monk: Alan Jones "AJAM Session," feat. The Jonsemble (Nicole Glover, tenor; Adam Brock, guitar; Jon "Jörg" Ramm, trombone; Jon "Sticky" Lakey, bass; Jon "Mr. Pretty" Huteson, drums) all ages, no cover, 8-11 pm
Brasserie: Dan Duval/Andrew Oliver, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: Brooks Roberton, 8 pm
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, all ages, no cover, 7-10 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Laura Cunard, 5:30-8:30 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini, 5:30-8:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Mia Nicholson and the Two Daves (Dave Frishberg, piano; David Evans, sax) $10, 7:30 pm (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Friday, February 17
Benson Hotel: Tom Grant/Shelly Rudolph
Bijou Café: Nancy King & Friends (Steve Christofferson, piano; Cheryl Alex, flute; Dave Captein, bass; Todd Strait, drums) $10, all ages, 7-10 pm (doors at 6 pm)
Brasserie: Tablao, 8 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Portland Jazz Festival," David Friesen/John Gross, 9pm, $6
Heathman Hotel: Bobby Torres Trio, all ages, 8 pm-midnight
Jimmy Mak's: "Livin' for the City" A Stevie Wonder tribute by Patrick Lamb Productions & TeeFamm Music, with members of Stevie Wonder's band including: Nate Watts, Errol Cooney, and Tyrone Hendrix, also featuring: Patrick Lamb, Liv Warfield, Paul Creighton, and Jarrod Lawson, $25 guar/$20 general, at TicketsOregon, 7:30 pm & 10 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Nel Centro: "PDX Jazz Festival," Mike Pardew/Damian Erskine/Carlton Jackson, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini, 7-10 pm
Salty's on the Columbia: Jof Lee/Mel Brown Trio, 7 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: 3 Leg Torso, $13, 8 pm
Touche`: "PDX Jazz Festival," Robert Moore & the Wildcats (Robert Moore, vocals, trumpet, harmonicas; Willie Matheis, sax; Dan Gaynor, piano; Scott Steed, bass; Jonas Oglesbee, drums) $8, 7 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: Greta Matassa with Darin Clendenin, Clipper Anderson & Ron Steen, $10, 8 pm-midnight
Winningstad Theater: "PDX Jazz Festival Kick Off," Thara Memory "Artfully Miles," Paying Homage To Miles Davis & Gil Evans Collaborations, 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 18
Aloft Hotel: "PDX Jazz Festival," Dan Balmer Trio (George Mitchell/Carlton Jackson)
Benson Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 7:30-11 pm
Brasserie: Tablao, 5:30 pm; Chance Hayden Trio, 9 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Portland Jazz Festival," The Dissapointments Jazz Band, 9 pm
Cinetopia, Beaverton: Mark Simon, 6-10 pm
Heathman Hotel: Tom Grant/Shelly Rudolph
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Steve Christofferson/ Tom Wakeling/David Evans/Todd Strait, 8:30 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Devin Phillips Band, $10, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Nel Centro: "PDX Jazz Festival," Mike Pardew/Joe Manis/Dave Captein/Randy Rollofson, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini Trio (Ed Bennett, Mel Brown) Italo-American Jazz, 7:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant: 2jazzguitars, 6-9 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: "Tony Starlight Show-Salutes the Copa," with the All-Star Horns, $16, 8 pm
Touche`: "PDX Jazz Festival," Kelley Shannon/David Friesen/Greg Goebel, 7 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: Greta Matassa with Darin Clendenin, Clipper Anderson & Ron Steen, $10, 8 pm-midnight
Winningstad Theater: "PDX Jazz Festival," Enrico Rava's Tribe, 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 19
Augustana Church: "Jazz Service," Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Clyde's Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Gordon Lee, piano; Kevin Deitz, bass; no cover, 8:30-11:30 pm
EaT Oyster Bar: "New Orleans Jazz Brunch," Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates (Reggie Houston/Turtle VanDemarr/Tim Acott) no cover, 11am-2 pm
Nel Centro: "PDX Jazz Festival-Jazz Brunch," Mike Pardew/Dave Captein/Randy Rollofson, 10:30 am-1 pm
Petite Provence: 2jazzguitars, 6-8 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo/Tim Gilson
The Blue Monk: "PDX Jazz Festival," The Quadraphonnes, (Michelle Medler, tenor sax; Mary-Sue Tobin, alto-soprano sax; Chelsea Luker, alto-soprano sax; Mieke Bruggeman, baritone sax; Leah Hinchcliff, bass; Mike Snyder, drums) 7:30pm
Tillicum Club, Beaverton: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages
Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro, Vancouver (downtown): Tom Grant Band Concert & Jam Session, 6-9 pm
Touche`: Gary Hobbs Trio, $5, 7 pm
Winningstad Theater: "PDX Jazz Festival," The Jazz Passengers, special guest Dan Balmer, 7:00 pm
Monday, February 20
Secret Society Ballroom: Carlton Jackson/Dave Mills Big Band, 7:30 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: "Jazz Phrasing Workshop," Mitzi Zilka 6-9 pm
Jimmy Mak's: "PDX Jazz Festival," Charles McPherson & Darrell Grant w/PSU Jazz Ensemble, $15 guar/$10 general, 7:30 pm; Charles McPherson/Randy Porter Trio, $20 guar/$15 general at TicketsOregon, 9:30 pm minors until 9:30 pm
Laurelthirst Pub: Kung Pao Chickens (Jon Neufeld/Tracy Kim/Gary Geunther/Tim Acott) 9-11 pm
Sylvan Steakhouse: Ron Steen Jam, George Mitchell, piano; Phil Baker, bass; no cover, 8-11 pm
West Café: "PDX Jazz," Winter 2012 Jazz Singing Workshop performance hosted by Nancy King and Mary Kadderly featuring our fabulous students, 7 pm
Tuesday, February 21
Brasserie: "Mardi Gras Celebration," Trashcan Joe, 5:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Jazz Extraordinaire Tuesday," Tom Wakeling/Steve Christofferson/David Evans/Todd Strait, $6, all ages, 8 pm
Coyote's Restaurant, Hillsboro: "Tuesday Night Jazz Jam," Laura Cunard/Dick Berk, 7:30-10:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Regina Carter's Reverse Thread
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; "Partners In Jazz," Sherwood High School Jazz Band, $3, 6:30-7:30 pm
Mission Theater: "PDX Jazz Festival-Mardi Gras" The Bridgetown Sextet with Special Guests New Orleans Native Devin Phillips and Soulful Singer Marilyn Keller
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Ayars Times Two Plus Two, (Andrea Niemic, upright and electric bass; Jason Palmer, drums) $10, 7:30 pm (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Wednesday, February 22
Arlene Schnitzer Hall: "PDX Jazz Festival," Garth Fagan Dance, 7:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Regina Carter's Reverse Thread
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Portland Prime: Randy Porter, 5:30-8:30 pm
Press Club: Swing Papillon, no cover, 7:30 pm
Touche`: "PDX Jazz Festival," David Friesen Trio, $5, 7 pm; Nancy King/Steve Christofferson, $5, 8:30 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: "Ron Steen's Vocal Showcase," Marilyn Keller, vocals; Joe Millward, piano, $7, all ages, 7:30-10:30 pm
Thursday, February 23
Blue Diamond: Tom Grant Band Concert & Jazz Jam
Blue Monk: Alan Jones "AJAM Session feat. from Paris, François Théberge on tenor sax; George Colligan on B3!, Alan Jones on drums, $5 cover for this special show, all ages, 8-11 pm
Brasserie: John "JB" Butler Duo 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 7:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Portland Jazz Festival," The Lovetet Funk Jazz Band w/Brett McConnell, 9 pm
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, all ages, no cover, 7-10 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Mark Simon, 5:30-8:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Newmark Theatre: "PDX Jazz Festival," Dee Dee Bridgewater, 7 pm
Portland Prime: Tony Pacini, 5:30-8:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Rogue Ales: "PDX Jazz Festival," Go by Train (Dan Balmer/ Clay Giberson/Micah Kassel)
Touche`: Ron Steen Jam, Phil Goldberg/Dennis Caiazza, $5, 8:30-11 pm
Vie De Boheme Wine Bar: Circle 3 Trio (David Friesen/Greg Goebel/Charlie Doggett) 8 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: Randy Porter Trio, 7:30-10:30 pm
Friday, February 24
Brasserie: Tablao, 5 pm; Alan Jones Sextet, Randy Porter, $10, 8:30 pm
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 7:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Portland Jazz Festival," Tim Willcox/David Goldblatt, $5, 9 pm
Cinetopia Mill Plain, Vancouver: Mark Simon, 6-10 pm
Cinetopia, Beaverton: JB Butler, 6-10 pm
Crystal Ballroom: "PDX Jazz Festival," Bill Frisell -Tribute to John Lennon, "Speedy" Westland Jimmy Bryant, 9:30 pm
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, all ages, no cover, 8 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
Jimmy Mak's: Linda Hornbuckle, $10, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
La Cave at the Brasserie: Alan Jones Sextet features, from Seattle, Thomas Marriott, trumpet (John Gross, tenor; John Nastos, alto; Randy Porter, piano; Tom Wakeling, bass; Alan Jones, drums) $10, all ages, 8:30-11:15 pm
Nel Centro: "PDX Jazz Festival," Mike Pardew/Dave Captein/Randy Rollofson, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Newmark Theatre: "PDX Jazz Festival," Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band, 7 pm
Portland Prime: Randy Porter, 7-10 pm
Riverplace Hotel: Tom Grant Duo
Salty's on the Columbia: Jof Lee/Mel Brown Trio, 7 pm
Seaside: "Seaside Jazz Festival," Bridgetown Sextet, Black Swan Classic Jazz Band feat. Marilyn Keller, more
Secret Society Ballroom: "PDX JAZZ Festival," Swing Papillon, $8, 9 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: The Bureau of Standards Big Band, $12, 8 pm
Touche: Circle 3 Trio (David Friesen/Greg Goebel/Charlie Doggett) 9 pm
Vie De Boheme: Robert Moore & the Wildcats (Robert Moore, vocals, trumpet, harmonicas; Willie Matheis, sax; Dan Gaynor, piano; Scott Steed, bass; Jonas Oglesbee, drums) $8, 8-11:30 pm
West Café: "PDX Jazz at the West Café-The Lure of the Lyric," Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 6:30-9:30 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: Tony Pacini Trio, 8 pm
Saturday, February 25
Brasserie: Tablao, 5:30 pm; Gary Hobbs Trio, 9 pm
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 7:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Portland Jazz Festival," Rich Halley 4 (Rich Halley, tenor sax; Michael Vlatkovich, trombone; Clyde Reed, bass; Carson Halley, drums) $5, 9 pm
Crystal Ballroom: "PDX Jazz Festival," Charlie Hunter (solo); Charlie Hunter and the "PDX Afrobeat Breakdown" the Portland Jam Band Marathon, Scott Pemberton with a surprise special guest, Ben Darwish's COMMOTION, and Jujuba, 9:30 pm
Crystal Ballroom: "PDX Jazz Festival," Vijay Iyer, Prasanna, Nitin Mitta, 3 pm
Heathman Hotel: Linda Lee Michelet Trio, 8 pm-midnight
Hotel Fifty: "PDX Jazz Festival," Bobby Torres Trio, (Dan Gaynor, piano; Chris Woitach, guitar) 9-11 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Portland Jazz Quintet (Dick Titterington, trumpet/flugelhorn; Rob Davis, tenor/soprano sax; Greg Goebel, piano; Scott Steed, bass; Todd Strait, drums) 8:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
Jimmy Mak's: Intervision/The Bylines, $12, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Nel Centro: "PDX Jazz Festival," Mike Pardew/Scott Hall/Dave Captein/Carlton Jackson, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Newmark Theatre: "PDX Jazz Festival," Bill Frisell (solo) & the 858 Quartet present "For Portland Only," 7 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown
Riverview Restaurant: 2jazzguitars, 6-9 pm
Seaside: "Seaside Jazz Festival," Bridgetown Sextet Black Swan Classic Jazz Band feat. Marilyn Keller, more
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Touche`: "PDX Jazz Festival," Kelly Shannon/Randy Porter, 9 pm
West Café: "PDX Jazz at the West Café-The Lure of the Lyric," Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 7-10 pm
Sunday, February 26
Augustana Church: "Jazz Service," Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 2 pm
Cinetopia, Beaverton: JB Butler, 6-10 pm
Clyde's Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Greg Goebel, piano; Dennis Caiazza, bass; no cover, 8:30-11:30 pm
EaT Oyster Bar: "New Orleans Jazz Brunch," Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates (Reggie Houston/Turtle VanDemarr/Tim Acott) no cover, 11am-2 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
Marino Café: Mitzi Zilka's "Singer's Jam," 2-4 pm
Newmark Theatre: "PDX Jazz Festival," Branford Marsalis/Joey Calderazzo Duo, 3 pm
Petite Provence: 2jazzguitars, 6-8 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo/Tim Gilson
Seaside: "Seaside Jazz Festival," Bridgetown Sextet, Black Swan Classic Jazz Band feat. Marilyn Keller, more
Tillicum Club, Beaverton: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages
Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro, Vancouver (downtown): Tom Grant Band Concert & Jam Session, 6-9 pm
Monday, February 27
Ivories Jazz Lounge: "Jazz Phrasing Workshop," Mitzi Zilka 6-9 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; Reynolds High School Jazz Band, 6:30-7:30 pm, minors until 9:30 pm
Laurelthirst Pub: Kung Pao Chickens (Jon Neufeld/Tracy Kim/Gary Geunther/Tim Acott) 9-11 pm
Sylvan Steakhouse: Ron Steen Jam, Steve Christofferson, piano; Dave Captein, bass; no cover, 8-11 pm
Tuesday, February 28
Andina: JB Butler
Camellia Lounge: "Jazz Extraordinaire Tuesdays- Chaka Khan Tribute," Ezra Weiss Quartet (Marilyn Keller/Jon Shaw/Chaz Mortimer) $5, 8 pm
Coyote's Restaurant, Hillsboro: "Tuesday Night Jazz Jam," Laura Cunard/Dick Berk, 7:30-10:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Benny Golson Quartet (Buster Williams/ Carl Allen/Mike La Donne)
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; "Partners In Jazz," Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra, no cover, 6:30-7:30 pm
O'Connor's Vault, Multnomah: Linda Lee Michelet/Lee Wuthenow/Joe Millward/Todd Straight, $5, 7-10 pm
Wednesday, February 29
Camellia Lounge: All genre fusion jazz jam, host Eric Lewis & the Regiment House Band, 8:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Benny Golson Quartet (Buster Williams/ Carl Allen/Mike La Donne)
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown Quartet $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Justa Pasta: Anson Wright/Tim Gilson, 7-9 pm
Portland Prime: Randy Porter, 5:30-8:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: "Leap Year Special" (minors ok Sun-Thur. until 10 pm)
Wilf's at Union Station: "Ron Steen's Vocal Showcase," Barbara Lusch, vocals; Joe Millward, piano, $7, all ages, 7:30-10:30 pm
Thursday, March 1
Blue Diamond: Tom Grant Band Concert & Jazz Jam
Brasserie: John "JB" Butler Duo 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 7:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: Valerie Lopez, 8 pm
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, all ages, no cover, 7-10 pm
Ivories Jazz Lounge: Laura Cunard, 5:30-8:30 pm
Jimmy Mak's: Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant, Troutdale: Craig Bidondo
Friday, March 2
Alberta Rose Theater: Blue Cranes host New York saxophonist Tim Berne's SNAKEOIL (Oscar Noriega, woodwinds; Matt Mitchell, keyboards; Ches Smith, drums, percussion; Tim Berne, saxophones, composer) , $12 advance/$15 dos, (minors ok with parent/guardian) 8 pm
Bijou Café: "1st Friday Jazz," Nancy King & Friends, special guest, pianist Dawn Clement (Cheryl Alex, flute; Scott Steed, bass; Tim Rap, drums) $10, all ages, 7-10 pm (doors at 6 pm)
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 7:30 pm
Camellia Lounge: "Jazz Kickstarter Project Kickoff," Trio Flux (Neil Mattson/Julio Appling/Adam Ochshorn) $5, 9pm
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew/Jeff Leonard, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, Springfield: Swing Shift/George Cooligan, piano, 7:30 pm
Richard Wildish Theater, Springfield: Swing Shift presents pianist George Colligan, $10 general/$8 students, seniors, 7:30 pm
Salty's on the Columbia: Jof Lee/Mel Brown Trio, 7 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Saturday, March 3
Brunish Hall: Club Morocco, 7:30 pm
Charlie's Bistro, Vancouver: Mitzi Zilka's "Crooner's Corner," 7-10 pm
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew/Dave Captein, 9:30-11:45 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center: The Bridgetown Jazz Quartet (Laura Cunard/Andy Korn/Leah Hinchcliff/Cameron Morgan) 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown
Riverview Restaurant: 2jazzguitars, 6-9 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm

RADIO JAZZ HIGHLIGHTS

KMHD Portland, 89.1fm - all jazz 24/7 (blues on Friday nights): listen on the web at www.kmhd.org
KBOO Portland, 90.7fm: Corvallis 100.7fm; Hood River 91.9fm; listen on the web at www.kboo.fm
KPSU Portland, 98.1 fm, 1450am
KLCC Eugene, 89.7fm; Cottage Grove/Oakridge, 91.5fm; Riddle, 103.9fm; Sisters, 90.3fm: listen on the web at www.klcc.org
KLBR Bend, 88.1fm
KLFO Florence, 88.1fm
KLCO Newport, 90.5fm
KLFR Reedspoprt, 89.1fm
KMPQ Roseburg, 88.1fm

Sundays
KMHD -"Art Abrams' Jazz Summit", 11am-2pm; "High Standards" with host George Fendel, 2-6pm
KLCC - "Jazz Sunday," host Jeffrey Ogburn, 6-8pm

Mondays
KPSU -"NW Jazz & More!"-host Noah Peterson, 10am - 12pm
KBOO - "Noontime Jamboree" Retta Christie, 9/19 special guest is Dave Frishberg, noon-2 pm; "Blue Monday," host Bill Rhoades, 2-4pm

Wednesdays
KBOO - "Jazz Lives," host Nick Gefroh, 12-2pm; "A Jazz World," host David Lifton alternates with "Jazz in the Afternoon," host Bob Riddle, 2-4pm
KLCC - "The Soul of Jazz," host Carl Woideck, 7:30-10pm

Thursdays
KLCC - "Jazz Inside and Out," host Ethel Weltman, 7:30-10pm; "Night Jazz," host David Gizara, 10pm-1am

Fridays
KMHD - blues shows, 4pm-2am

Saturdays
KMHD -"Bossa Nova" host Krishna, 9-11am; Jukebox Saturday Night, with host Art Abrams, 6-7pm 
KBOO - "Blues Junction",host Tom Wendt, 2 pm-4 pm; "Jazz Rap II," host Yugen Rashad, 4 pm-7 pm