Jazz in Portland, Oregon explained

In 2016, David Stuckey of Oregon Public Broadcasting wrote, "In the 1940s and '50s, Portland's jazz scene was a mixture of cultural progression and intense audio experience."^[1] In 2019, Willamette Week described Portland, Oregon's jazz scene as "constantly shifting" and said, "It often feels like the fate of Portland jazz hangs in the balance."^[2]

Venues

Jazz clubs in Portland have included Blue Monk, Brasserie Montmartre, Cotton Club, The Dude Ranch, Club Acme,^[3] Jack London Revue, Jazz de Opus, and Jimmy Mak's.

Musicians

Jazz musicians with connection to the city include Mel Brown, Cleve Williams,^[4] George Bruns, Alan Jones, Nancy King, Glen Moore, and Esperanza Spalding.

Notes and References

1. Web site: The New Scene: 4 Spots To Hear Jazz In Portland . Oregon Public Broadcasting.
2. Web site: Where to See Local Jazz Every Night of the Week . Willamette Week.
3. Web site: Reopening of Luxurious Club Acme Brings New Glamor to Portland Night Life; Improvement on Building Indicate Acme Business Club Members Are Alert to Entertainment Needs of Their People: Music, Floor Show Tops. The Observer. September 30, 1945. 3.
4. Web site: Cleve Williams (1930-2007) . 2024-11-19 . . en.