Yearly Archives: 2009

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COOL CATS FROM ALL OVER

Posted on December 30, 2009 by pdxjazz

Submitted by Portland Spoke Calling all fedoras, fancy dresses and sport coats. Feb. 21-28, 2010, the Portland Jazz Festival returns to get music lovers, culture vultures, movers and shakers up and out of their regular winter routine. Want to be … Continue reading →

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DAVE DOUGLAS NODS TO LESTER BOWIE

Posted on December 23, 2009 by pdxjazz

Known as a true innovator, Dave Douglas perennially invents new ensembles with new sounds. For the 2010 festival, the comparisons to the legendary Lester Bowie and his Brass Fantasy group come to fruition in a 21st Century way. Douglas brings … Continue reading →

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THE BEST OF NORWAY COMES TO TOWN

Posted on December 18, 2009 by pdxjazz

Norway has quietly been building its cache of fine jazz musicians ever since America’s indigenous music landed on its shores in the 1920′s. Bolstered in recent years by Norwegian government support, Nordic jazz has made a big push, spreading internationally. … Continue reading →

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Luciana Souza, 2010 headliner, nominated for Grammy

Posted on December 4, 2009 by pdxjazz

Luciana Souza, set to appear on Thursday, February 25 for the 2010 Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Portland Jazz Festival presented by US Bank has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal for her 2009 album, Tide, produced by Larry … Continue reading →

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2010 Portland Jazz Festival, February 21-28 – Pharoah Sanders, Dave Holland, Luciana Souza and more

Posted on October 14, 2009 by pdxjazz

Tickets now on sale from the PDX Jazz Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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