Charles McPherson

February 20 | 9:30 pm | Jimmy Mak's | BUY TICKETS
February 20 | 7:30 pm | Jimmy Mak's | BUY TICKETS
February 20 | 3:00 pm | Jimmy Mak's

Channeling the sound and style of Charlie “Bird” Parker, Charles McPherson is one of jazz’s most journeyed alto saxophonists. A product of Detroit’s 1950s jazz heritage, McPherson is known for his work with Charles Mingus and an appearance in Bird, Clint Eastwood’s biopic on Parker.  As part of the Festival’s community outreach in celebration of Black History Month, the protean saxophonist will also lead workshops with Alan Jones’ AJAM, Ben Medler’s Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra (PYJO), Derek Sims’ Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and the Portland State University Jazz Group. McPherson will also participate in a Jazz Conversation followed by a set supported by the Randy Porter Trio, paying tribute to Charlie”Bird” Parker and Lester “Prez” Young.

Appearances:

Jazz Conversation: Charles McPherson with Randy Porter- Charles McPherson and Randy Porter Trio in a Tribute to Lester “Prez” Young and Charlie “Bird” Parker

February 20 | 9:30 pm | Location: Jimmy Mak's | $15-$20

Charles McPherson and the PSU Jazz Group

February 20 | 7:30 pm | Location: Jimmy Mak's | $10-$15

Charles McPherson with Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Alan Jones Academy of Music, and Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra.

February 20 | 3:00 pm | Location: Jimmy Mak's | FREE