Montavilla Jazz Festival 2015
The second annual Montavilla Jazz Festival tool place on August 15 and 16, 2015. Once again, the festival focused entirely on showcasing the vibrant new sound of Portland’s originally composed, progressive jazz scene. The festival was curated by the Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble and presented by the Montavilla Neighborhood Association with fiscal sponsorship and other support from Southeast Uplift. The festival took place at Portland Metro Arts in the Montavilla neighborhood and featured 13 bands; over 600 individuals attended.
Participating Artists
George Colligan Quartet
Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble
David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
John Gross Trio
Alan Jones Sextet
Rich Halley 4
Tim Willcox’s Superjazzers
Ryan Meagher
Joe Manis Trio
Ed Bennett Quintet
Machete Order
Ian Christensen Quartet
2015 Festival Details
When it Went Down:
August 15-16
Where it Went Down:
Portland Metro Arts
Portland, Oregon
Number of Acts: 13