Festival Spotlights Musicians at Forefront of Portland’s Jazz Scene
PORTLAND, Oregon—What is jazz? More importantly, where is it headed? At the Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF), the future of the art form is at the forefront of the experience. With Portland artists from across the spectrum of musical expression, attendees will hear from pioneers creating new frontiers in jazz.
Now in its fourth year, MJF 2017 will be hosted at Portland Metro Arts, 9003 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon, on August 19–20, 2017. As a newly formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MJF’s mission is to support local artists while creating an accessible cultural experience for all. Read more…
MJF 2017 Dates & Times
Portland Metro Arts
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Sunday, August 20, 2017
2:00 – 9:30 p.m., doors open at 1:00
AJAM Jam Session
East Glisan Pizza Lounge
Saturday, August 19, 2017
9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
Attendees
MJF 2017 Artists
Essiet Essiet’s IBO with Sylvia Cuenca
Rich Halley 5 with Vinny Golia
Blue Cranes
David Friesen Quartet
PJCE with Jasnam Daya Singh
Ezra Weiss Sextet
Andre St. James Sound Ensemble with George Sams
Rebecca Kilgore
Joe Manis Double Drums Quartet
Ron Steen Quartet
Trio Subtonic with Dan Balmer
Quadraphonnes + Andrew Durkin