Friends of Jazz

May 2008 Jazz Calendar

(updates 05/03)

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RADIO JAZZ

Sundays
KMHD 89.1fm-"Fendel in the Afternoon," host George Fendel, 2-4pm

Mondays
KPSU 98.1FM-“NW Jazz & More!”-host Noah Peterson, 2-4pm
KBOO 90.7fm-"Blue Monday," host Bill Rhoades, 1:30-3:30pm
KMHD 89.1fm-"Jazz Profiles," host Nancy Wilson, 8pm

Tuesdays
KMHD 89.1fm-"Jazz Set," host Dee Dee Bridgewater, 8pm

Wednesdays
KMHD 89.1fm- "The Coffee Break", host JavaMan/Tim Taylor, 10am-2pm
KBOO 90.7fm-“Jazz Lives,” host Nick Gefroh, 1-3 pm; “A Jazz World,” host David Lifton  alternates with “Jazz in the Afternoon,” host Bob Riddle

Fridays
KMHD 89.1fm-blues shows, 4pm-2am

Saturdays
KMHD 89.1fm
"Piano Jazz," host Marian McPartland, 11am (repeats Thursday at 8pm)

"Home Grown Live," host Mary Burlingame, 2-3pm
listen on the web at www.kmhd.fm

KBOO 90.7 fm-blues shows, rotating hosts-Joan Semprebon, Tom Wendt, Errol Shervey, 2 pm-4 pm; “Jazz Rap II,” host Yugen Rashad, 4 pm-7 pm

JAZZ IN CLUBS AND AROUND TOWN

Thursday, May 1
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Jean Ronne & Lee Wuthenow
Camellia Lounge: Rebecca Sanborn, 8-10pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Les McCann Swiss Movement Revisited w/ Javon Jackson
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 7-10:30 pm, all ages
La Sells Stewart Center, Corvallis: Emerald City Jazz Kings “Blowin’ Up a Storm!” with Woody Herman at the Café Rouge
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Linda Lee Michelet, sings Big Band Peggy Lee, 8 pm, $8
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Wilf’s at Union Station: Tony/Bennett duo (Tony Pacini & Ed Bennett), 7:30-10:30 pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: John Gilmore

Friday, May 2
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Grand Opening Extravaganza, Alan Jones with special guests including Nancy King, Darrell Grant, Randy Porter, Rob Davis, Steve Christofferson, and many more 8-11pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Les McCann Swiss Movement Revisited w/ Javon Jackson
Heathman Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea/Bill Athens/Ji Tanzer, 8 pm-midnight
Jimmy Mak’s: Portland Jazz Singers Revue, $15, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Living Room Theater: Sandy Dennison Trio with Reece Marshburn and Al Criado, 8pm-midnight
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge:, 8 pm, Karen Maria Capo sings Billie Holiday, $8
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: Tom Grant and Shelly Rudolph

Saturday, May 3
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Grand Opening Extravaganza, Alan Jones with special guests including Nancy King, Darrell Grant, Randy Porter, Rob Davis, Steve Christofferson, and many more 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Arrivederci Wine Bar & Restaurant, Milwaukie: John Gilmore Trio, (Dan Schulte & Ron Steen), no cover, non-smoking
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Les McCann Swiss Movement Revisited w/ Javon Jackson
Jimmy Mak’s: Bobby Torres Ensemble, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee
Tigard Covenant Church: “Fundraiser - Camp For Kids,” Sandy Dennison Quartet, 7-9:30 pm, for info call, 503-639-3084
Rafati’s Encore 310: Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea

Sunday, May 4
Augustana Church: Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: “Sunday Brunch,” Jean Ronne, 9:30am-1:30 pm; Eli Reischman, 5:30-9 pm
Clyde’s Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Tom Grant, piano; Dave Captein, bass; 8:30-11:30 pm, non-smoking, no cover, free parking
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Les McCann Swiss Movement Revisited w/ Javon Jackson
Proper Eats: “Jazz Brunch,” Sunny Cohen Duo, 12:30-2:30 pm
Santorini: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages

Monday, May 5
Heathman Lodge, Vancouver: Mike Horsfall, piano, 5:30-9:30 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Produce Row Café: Ron Steen Jam, Phil Goldberg, piano; Dave Speranza, bass, 9 pm-midnight, $3 cover, free parking, non-smoking
Seattle Drum School, Seattle: Jim Knapp Orchestra; special compositions by jazz students, 8 pm, $5 students/$10 general, for info, call 206-364-8815

Tuesday, May 6
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Bill Beach & Brasil Beat, (Bill Beach, piano & vocal (in Portugese); Dave Captein, bass; Charlie Doggett, drums), 8:30-11:30 pm, $10 minimum
Bethany Village Grill: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam; Laura Cunard Trio/Robert Moore (Laura Cunard, piano/vocals; Robert Moore, trumpet/vocals; Corby Simpson, bass; Ben Graves, guitar; Alan Tarpinian, drums), 7:30-10 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Rachael Price
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; “Partners In Jazz with KMHD/Opening Artist”, $3, Lynn Darroch’s Beyond the Border, “New Stories of the Latin World,” with Alfred Muro & Carlton Jackson 6:30-7:30 pm

Wednesday, May 7
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Nancy King Invitational, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Trio, 8:30-11:30 pm
Blackstone Bar (formerly Bacchus), Vancouver: Johnny Martin Quartet, 7-10 pm
Camellia Lounge: The Tracy Kim Trio feturing, Cou Cou Bleu, 9-11 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Rachael Price
Heathman Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 7-10 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Newmark Theater: Jefferson Dancers, 7:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Andrei Kitaev, 6:30-9 pm
Tillicum Club: Norman Sylvester & Bill Rhoades (OPB special taping)
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Mitzi Zilka’s Jazz Vocalist Showcase, 8 pm, $5
Wilf’s at Union Station: Ron Steen Trio, (Greg Goebel/Kate Davis), non-smoking, free parking available, two drink minimum, 7:30-10:30 pm

Thursday, May 8
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Alan Jones and the Cave Men, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Jean Ronne & Lee Wuthenow
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: The Rippingtons
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 7-10:30 pm, all ages
Heathman Lodge, Vancouver: Mike Horsfall, piano, 5:30-9:30 pm
Plantation House, Saint Helens: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 6-9 pm
Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Newmark Theater: Jefferson Dancers, 7:30 pm
The Shedd, Eugene: Emerald City Jazz Kings “Blowin’ Up a Storm!” with Woody Herman at the Café Rouge
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Maryann Nicholas, 8 pm, $10
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: Mary Kadderly

Friday, May 9
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Darrell Grant Band, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: The Rippingtons
Florence Events Center: Emerald City Jazz Kings “Blowin’ Up a Storm!” with Woody Herman at the Café Rouge
Heathman Hotel: Barbara Lusch Band with Greg Goebel, Jon Hughes, Ron Steen, 8 pm-midnight
Hollywood Music Center: Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (Gus Slayton, Charlie Gray, Gordon Lee, Nick Grondin, Eric Allen, Levis Dragulin, Matt Weiers) directed by Andrew Oliver, 8-10 pm, $10 suggested donation
Jimmy Mak’s: “Sho Time”, fundraiser for Sho Dozono for Mayor, Curtis Salgado, Tom Grant, Dvin Phillips, $20-$100, 8 pm for info go to www.shoformayor.com, minors until 9:30 pm
Newport Visual Arts Center, Newport, Oregon: "Jazz Fridays Second Series," Uneven Surface, 7-9 p.m., $5.00
Plantation House, Saint Helens: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 6-9 pm
Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Newmark Theater: Jefferson Dancers, 7:30 pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Maryann Nicholas, 8 pm, $10
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Voleur Kitchen and Bar: David Friesen w/Rob Davis-Tenor, Soprano, Greg Goebel-piano, 8-11 pm

Saturday, May 10
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: TBA, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Camellia Lounge: Open Jam w/Noah Bernstein, 9-11 pm
Cascade Bar & Grill, Vancouver: Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: The Rippingtons
Jimmy Mak’s: International Male w/ Damon Castillo, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Living Room Theaters: Mary Kadderly, Dan Gildea & Bill Athens
McMenamin’s Grand Lodge, Forest Grove: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 7-10 pm
Pine St. Bistro: Devin Phillips
Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Newmark Theater: Jefferson Dancers, 7:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee
Silverton, Oregon: “Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival,” Retta Christie w/ Dave Frishberg & Dave Evans; Bobby Torres Ensemble; Randy Porter Trio, Tony Pacini Trio, Jof Lee, Mel Brown & Tim Gilson, Mike Curtis Klezmer Quartet, Kilde, Fleetwood & La Freniere, more, $22.50adv/$25 day of show, noon-9 pm Bobby Torres finale, 9-11 pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: Tom Grant and Shelly Rudolph

Sunday, May 11
503 Restaurant: Matt Schiff, 11 am-2 pm
Augustana Church: Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: “Sunday Brunch,” Jean Ronne, 9:30am-1:30 pm; Eli Reischman, 5:30-9 pm
Clyde’s Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Peter Boe, piano; Dennis Caiazza, bass; 8:30-11:30 pm, non-smoking, no cover, free parking
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: The Rippingtons
Proper Eats: “Jazz Brunch,” Sunny Cohen Duo, 12:30-2:30 pm
Santorini: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages
The Shedd, Eugene: Emerald City Jazz Kings “Blowin’ Up a Storm!” with Woody Herman at the Café Rouge

Monday, May 12
Jimmy Mak’s: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Produce Row Café: Ron Steen Jam, George Mitchell, piano; Kevin Deitz, bass, 9 pm-midnight, $3 cover, free parking, non-smoking

Tuesday, May 13
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Bill Beach & Brasil Beat, (Bill Beach, piano & vocal (in Portugese); Dennis Caiazza, bass; Gary Hobbs, drums), 8:30-11:30 pm, $10 minimum
Bethany Village Grill: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam; Laura Cunard Trio/Robert Moore (Laura Cunard, piano/vocals; Robert Moore, trumpet/vocals; Corby Simpson, bass; Ben Graves, guitar; Alan Tarpinian, drums), 7:30-10 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; “Partners In Jazz with KMHD/Opening Artist”, $3, Genesis “CD Release”, 6:30 pm
Portland State University: “Think” Concert Series, David Friesen, Rob Davis, tenor, Soprano; Greg Goebel, piano, noon

Wednesday, May 14
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Trio, 8:30-11:30 pm
Bethany Village Grill: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 7:30-10 pm
Heathman Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 7-10 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Andrei Kitaev, 6:30-9 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Lionel Hampton Tribute - Mike Horsfall, Donny Osborne, Leah Henchcliff, Mark Simon, 7:30 pm, $5
Wilf’s at Union Station: Ron Steen Trio, (Ben Darwish/Kate Davis), non-smoking, JSO Member Night, free parking available, two drink minimum, 7:30-10:30 pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Nancy King Invitational 8-11pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm

Thursday, May 15
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Jean Ronne & Lee Wuthenow
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Hutcherson Quartet/Special Guest Nicholas Payton
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 7-10:30 pm, all ages
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham: “41st NW Vocal Jazz Festival,” 60 High School Choirs, (Genesis 5pm), 9 am- 8 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Linda Lee Michelet, sings Big Band Peggy Lee, 8 pm, $8
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Alan Jones and the Cave Men, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: John Gilmore

Friday, May 16
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: John Nastos 4tet, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Camellia Lounge: Chris Mosley, 9-11 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Hutcherson Quartet/Special Guest Nicholas Payton
Elsinore Theater, Salem: Wayne Bergeron with the Sprague High School Jazz Ensemble & Framework, $15 at TicketsWest, 7:30 pm
Elsinore Theatre, Salem: Concord Recording Artist Wayne Bergeron with the Sprague High Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Barbara Lusch/Aaron Meyer, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham: “41st NW Vocal Jazz Festival,” 60 High School Choirs, (Genesis 5pm), 9 am- 8 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Neil Diamond Tribute, 8pm, $10
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: John Gilmore and Kevin Deitz

Saturday, May 17
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: David Valdez - The Lenny Tristano Files, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Hutcherson Quartet/Special Guest Nicholas Payton
Jimmy Mak’s: Linda Hornbuckle, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Living Room Theater: Café Jazz/ Gypsy Jazz Quartet: Larry Nobori, clarinet; Larry Munson, Phil Lavine acoustic guitars; Dan Presley, bass, 8 pm-midnight
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee
Wilf's at Union Station: Sandy Dennison Quartet with Vince Frates, Leah Hinchcliff, Tim Rapp, 8 pm-midnight
Winestock: David Friesen, John Gross, tenor; Greg Goebel, piano, 7:30-10 pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea, 7:30-10:30 pm

Sunday. May 18
Augustana Church: Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: “Sunday Brunch,” Jean Ronne, 9:30am-1:30 pm; Eli Reischman, 5:30-9 pm
Clyde’s Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Steve Christofferson, piano; Dave Captein, bass; 8:30-11:30 pm, non-smoking, no cover, free parking
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Hutcherson Quartet/Special Guest Nicholas Payton
Proper Eats: “Jazz Brunch,” Sunny Cohen Duo, 12:30-2:30 pm
Santorini: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages

Monday, May 19
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kelly Harland w/ Bill Mays/Chuck Deardorf, “CD Release Concert”
Heathman Lodge, Vancouver: Mike Horsfall, piano, 5:30-9:30 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; Sunset High School Jazz Band, 6:30-7:30, $5 suggested, minors until 9:30 pm
Produce Row Café: Ron Steen Jam, George Goebel, piano; Scott Steed, bass, 9 pm-midnight, $3 cover, free parking, non-smoking

Tuesday, May 20
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Bill Beach & Brasil Beat, (Bill Beach, piano & vocal (in Portugese); Dave Speranza, bass; Ron Steen, drums), 8:30-11:30 pm, $10 minimum
Bethany Village Grill: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam; Laura Cunard Trio/Robert Moore (Laura Cunard, piano/vocals; Robert Moore, trumpet/vocals; Corby Simpson, bass; Ben Graves, guitar; Alan Tarpinian, drums), 7:30-10 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; “Partners In Jazz with KMHD/Opening Artist”, $3, TBA, 6:30 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Ayars Vocalist Showcase, 7:30pm, $5

Wednesday, May 21
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Trio, 8:30-11:30 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
Heathman Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 7-10 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Andrei Kitaev, 6:30-9 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Devin Phillips, 8pm, $10
Wilf’s at Union Station: Ron Steen Trio, (Grant Richards/Kate Davis), non-smoking, free parking available, two drink minimum, 7:30-10:30 pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Nancy King Invitational, 8-11 pm, $5 cover, minors until 9:30 pm

Thursday, May 22
503 Restaurant: Matt Schiff, 7-10 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Jean Ronne & Lee Wuthenow
Camellia Lounge: Forever Growing, 9-11 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Caldwell
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 7-10:30 pm, all ages
Heathman Lodge, Vancouver: Mike Horsfall, piano, 5:30-9:30 pm
Hunter’s Ridge Grill: Sandy Dennison Duo/John Keyser, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Burt Bacharach Birthday Tribute, 8 pm, $8
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Alan Jones and the Cave Men
Rafati’s Encore 310: Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea, 6-9 pm

Friday, May 23
Arrivederci! Wine Bar, Milwaukie: Tall Jazz, all ages, 7:30-10:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Camellia Lounge: Reed Wallsmith, 9-11 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Caldwell
Jimmy Mak’s: Debra Arlyn/The Retrofits, $tba, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Living Room Theater: Café Jazz Quartet: Larry Nobori, clarinet/alto sax Larry Munson, acoustic/electric guitar Dan Presley, bass Alan Tarpinian, drums, 8 pm-midnight
McMenamin’s Hotel Oregon, McMinnville: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 7-10 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Bureau of Standards Big Band, 8 pm, $10
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Hailey Niswanger Quartet Kate Davis, Sam Hirsh, piano; Jeff Cumpston, drums.
Rafati’s Encore 310: Tom Grant and Toni Lincoln

Saturday, May 24
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Chris Mosley's exstatic band
1220 Main Grill & Bar, Vancouver: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 7-10 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Bethel Heights Vineyard, Salem: Tall Jazz, 1-5 pm
Camellia Lounge: Open Jam w/Noah Bernstein, 9-11 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Caldwell
Goodfoot Lounge: Devin Phillips Band, 9:30 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Belinda Underwood, “CD Release”, with Benny Green, Phil Baker, Martin Zarzar, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Mak’s Place, Silverton: Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings
Rafati’s Encore 310: Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea, 7:30-10:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Bureau of Standards Big Band, 8 pm, $10
Woodburn Company Stores: Jass Two Plus One, 1-3 pm

Sunday, May 25
Airlie Winery: Retta Christie Trio, (Retta Christie, vocals, guitar; Andrew Oliver, piano; David Evans, clarinet/saxophone), 2:30-5 pm
Augustana Church: Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: “Sunday Brunch,” Jean Ronne, 9:30am-1:30 pm; Eli Reischman, 5:30-9 pm
Bethel Heights Vineyard, Salem: Tall Jazz, 1-5 pm
Clyde’s Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Tony Pacini, piano; Scott Steed, bass; 8:30-11:30 pm, non-smoking, no cover, free parking
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Bobby Caldwell
Portland Saturday Market: Johnny Martin Trio, 2-3:30 pm
Proper Eats: “Jazz Brunch,” Sunny Cohen Duo, 12:30-2:30 pm
Santorini: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages
The Horse Radish Wine Bar, Carlton: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), from 2:30-5:30 pm

Monday, May 26
Bethel Heights Vineyard, Salem: Tall Jazz, 1-5 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Produce Row Café: Ron Steen Jam, Phil Goldberg, piano; Dennis Caiazza, bass, 9 pm-midnight, $3 cover, free parking, non-smoking
Airlie Winery: Retta Christie Trio, (Retta Christie, vocals, guitar; Andrew Oliver, piano; David Evans, clarinet/saxophone), 11:30 am-2 pm

Tuesday, May 27
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Bill Beach & Brasil Beat, (Bill Beach, piano & vocal (in Portugese); Bill Athens, bass; Todd Bishop, drums), 8:30-11:30 pm, $10 minimum
Bethany Village Grill: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam; Laura Cunard Trio/Robert Moore (Laura Cunard, piano/vocals; Robert Moore, trumpet/vocals; Corby Simpson, bass; Ben Graves, guitar; Alan Tarpinian, drums), 7:30-10 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kenny Barron Trio
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; “Partners In Jazz with KMHD/Opening Artist”, $3, Drew Shoals, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 28
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Trio, 8:30-11:30 pm
Bethany Village Grill: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 7:30-10 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kenny Barron Trio
Heathman Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea, 7-10 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Andrei Kitaev, 6:30-9 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Ayars Times Two, 7:30 pm, $5
Wilf’s at Union Station: Ron Steen Trio, (Clay Giberson/Kate Davis), non-smoking, free parking available, two drink minimum, 7:30-10:30 pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Nancy King Invitational

Thursday, May 29
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Jean Ronne & Lee Wuthenow
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Crescent Boogaloo w/ Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donald Harrison, Christian Scott, Peter Bernstein and Herlin Riley
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 7-10:30 pm, all ages
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Linda Lee Michelet, sings Big Band Peggy Lee, 8 pm, $8
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Alan Jones and the Cave Men
Rafati’s Encore 310: John Gilmore

Friday, May 30
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Randy Porter Trio, Randy Porter piano,
Arrivederci Wine Bar & Restaurant, Milwaukie: John Gilmore Trio, (Dave Captein & Ron Steen), no cover, non-smoking
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Crescent Boogaloo w/ Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donald Harrison, Christian Scott, Peter Bernstein and Herlin Riley
Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 8 pm-midnight, all ages
Jimmy Mak’s: Devin Phillips and the New Orleans Straight Ahead, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
O’Connors, Multnomah: David Friesen, John Gross, tenor, 8:30-11:30 pm
Pine St. Bistro & Bar: Rebecca Kilgore, Dave Frishberg, piano, 8-10 pm, $5
Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Winningstad Theater: Portland Jazz Orchestra, 8 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee
The Channel's Edge Gallery: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), from 6:30-8:30 pm
Tony Starlight’s Supperclub Lounge: Midnight Serenaders, 8pm, $6
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Rafati’s Encore 310: Tom Grant and Shelly Rudolph

Saturday, May 31
"The Cave" at the Green Onion: Randy Porter's New Music Project
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Crescent Boogaloo w/ Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donald Harrison, Christian Scott, Peter Bernstein and Herlin Riley
Heathman Hotel: Linda Lee Michelet “Sings Peggy Lee,” with Brian Ward & Dennis Caiazza, 8 pm-midnight
Jimmy Mak’s: Liv Warfield, $tba, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Mambo Lounge: Ramsey Y Los Montunos
Rafati’s Encore 310: Tom Grant and Kate Davis
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee
Scappoose Senior Center, Scappoose: “Second Annual Catfish Blues ” Sweet “Baby” James Benton Band featuring James' daughter, Toni Lincoln, Renato Caranto, Phil Goldberg & Dave Captein, 7-9:30pm, $10.00 cover
West Café: Mary Kadderly and Dan Gildea, 7-10 pm
Winestock: David Friesen, Rob Davis, tenor; Greg Goebel, piano, 7:30-10 pm

Sunday, June 1
Augustana Church: Augustana Jazz Quartet, with Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, 6-7:30 pm
Benson Hotel, London Grill: “Sunday Brunch,” Jean Ronne, 9:30am-1:30 pm; Eli Reischman, 5:30-9 pm
Clyde’s Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, 8:30-11:30 pm, non-smoking, no cover, free parking
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Crescent Boogaloo w/ Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donald Harrison, Christian Scott, Peter Bernstein and Herlin Riley
Proper Eats: “Jazz Brunch,” Sunny Cohen Duo, 12:30-2:30 pm
Santorini: Johnny Martin Quartet, 6-9 pm, all ages

Monday, June 2
Jimmy Mak’s: Dan Balmer Trio, no cover, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Produce Row Café: Ron Steen Jam, 9 pm-midnight, $3 cover, free parking, non-smoking

Tuesday, June 3
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Bill Beach & Brasil Beat, 8:30-11:30 pm, $10 minimum
Bethany Village Grill: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam; Laura Cunard Trio/Robert Moore (Laura Cunard, piano/vocals; Robert Moore, trumpet/vocals; Corby Simpson, bass; Ben Graves, guitar; Alan Tarpinian, drums), 7:30-10 pm
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Septet, $6, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm; “Partners In Jazz with KMHD/Opening Artist”, $3, TBA, 6:30 pm

Thursday, June 5
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Jean Ronne & Lee Wuthenow
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Trio, 8:30-11:30 pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kurt Elling/Ernie Watts
Jacqua Concert Hall, Eugene Brad Mehldau Trio
Jimmy Mak’s: Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8 pm; minors welcome until 9:30 pm
Salty’s on the Columbia: Andrei Kitaev, 6:30-9 pm
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm
Wilf’s at Union Station: Ron Steen Trio, (tba/Kate Davis), non-smoking, no cover, free parking available, two drink minimum, 7:30-10:30 pm

Friday, June 6
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kurt Elling/Ernie Watts
Heathman Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea/Bill Athens/Ji Tanzer, 8 pm-midnight
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee
Tucci’s, Lake Oswego: Andrei Kitaev, 7pm

Saturday, June 7
Benson Hotel, London Grill: Bill Beach (solo), 6-10 pm
Benson Hotel, Palm Court: Neil Masson Quartet with Lee Wuthenow 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Seattle: Kurt Elling/Ernie Watts
Salty’s on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee