DoubleDash

Sunday, September 1st, 2024, 4:00PM – SoundsTruckNW @ the Montavilla Plaza – FREE

DoubleDash fuses elements of electronic music and jazz, seamlessly blending together medleys of original compositions and improvisations.

Tasting notes: dynamic, intricate, cinematic, playful, synergistic

Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative “box” at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga’s artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather.

Dario LaPoma is a multi-genre pianist and composer living in Portland, Oregon. He is known for his tenure in bands led by PNW luminaries Lady Rizo and Joe Kye, as well as other jazz, hip-hop, and cross-over ensembles throughout the region. Dario released his debut album, “SWEPT,” in the winter of 2020 and looks forward to releasing new collaborative projects in 2024.

Lineup: Machado Mijiga, drums and compositions; Dario LaPoma, keyboards and compositions

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