Thara Memory

February 17 | 1:30 pm | The Art Bar
February 17 | 7:30 pm | Venue TBA | BUY TICKETS

Memory has been an instrumental performer and teacher within the Portland community for over 40 years.  He has played with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Henderson, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Harris, and The Commodores while also having the notoriety of being Esperanza Spalding’s teacher and mentor.  Memory founded the American Music Program in 2005, which is an award-winning youth jazz orchestra with national accolades.  In 2006, he earned the Jazz Society of Oregon’s Musician of the Year award and, one year later, was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.

“In each jazz community, and Portland has a sizable one, there are stars. In this town, Memory is one that shines brightest.” – The Willamette Week

Appearances:

Jazz Conversation: Thara Memory w/Carlton Jackson

February 17 | 1:30 pm | Location: The Art Bar  | FREE

Thara Memory “Artfully Miles”

February 17 | 7:30 pm | Location:  | $22-$42