GEORGE COLLIGAN QUARTET

Jazz pianist and Portland State University Professor, George Colligan has made a name for himself not only as an impressive, world-class performer, but also as a mentor and collaborator with younger musicians on the Portland jazz scene. George will be hosting an intimate evening at The 1905 with some of the most talented, young musicians in Portland.

He will be joined by versatile drummer and band leader, Cory Limuaco, virtuoso bassist, Robert Rodriguez, and extraordinary pianist and promising vocalist, Devasate’ Phelps.

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CHRISTOPHER BROWN QUARTET

Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz music and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with—which span from duos to Jazz big bands to military marching bands and orchestras—his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of jazz with the day-to-day practicalities of life.

However, given that businesses shape the global market economy that everyone lives and participates in, is why he has found it useful to integrate business philosophies with that of music to help develop himself and his band. Which as he likes to say, “we’re all in the same business…the people-trusting-people business. No people, no business.”

The Band: Greg Goebel – piano, John Nastos – sax, Chris Brown – drums, Garrett Baxter – bass.

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CLIFF RICHMOND & THE CLIFFNOTES

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MATT WILSON

Dizzy’s Club celebrates the 60th birthday of cherished jazz drummer, Matt Wilson, a long-standing favorite on our stage. He brings a special two-night engagement to honor this milestone. He’ll debut his dynamic new band, Good Trouble, followed by a performance with his acclaimed ensemble, Honey & Salt.

Named Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association and with over 500 album appearances, this celebration promises to be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary journey in jazz.

Performance Lineup:

Sep 13–14 • 7 & 9 p.m. | Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble
Tia Fuller, alto saxophone
Dawn Clement, piano & voice
Jeff Lederer, tenor saxophone and clarinet
Ben Allison, bass
Matt Wilson, drums

Sep 15 • 5 & 7:30 p.m. | Matt Wilson’s Honey and Salt (Music Inspired by the Poetry of Carl Sandburg)
Dawn Clement, piano & voice
Kirk Knuffke, cornet
Jeff Lederer, reeds
Martin Wind, bass
Matt Wilson, drums

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The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is leaving on a jet plane and heading to the Motor City this week to hang out at the swanky, restored art deco club known to the locals as Cliff Bell’s. The jazz club opened its doors in 1935 and has hosted some of the biggest names in the industry all while serving up nightly a creative, eclectic fare with live jazz on stage. Two shows nightly and of course, this voyager will be at the 9:30pm seating which accommodates between 100 and 150 patrons.

On the marquee is Detroit native, vocalist Kimmie Horne, who comes from the legendary family that gave rise to singing stars before her, Lena and Cleveland. She hosts her self-titled jazz festival annually, tours internationally and is gracious enough to spend a few gigs in her home city to perform for her fans.

Cliff Bell’s is located at 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. For more information visit https://cliffbells.com.

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