Portland, Nov. 1-5

[chris]

I'll be in Portland Nov. 1-5 and would like to catch some jazz and/or blues shows. Anyone know of anything going on there? Recommendations for any local clubs or places to see?

[danasgoodstuff]

Lonnie Smith will be at Jimmy Maks Nov. 4th. I plan to attend. See you there?

[Late]

Not all Portland, but I copy-and-pasted this information from the "Jazz Society of Oregon" website:

Wednesday, November 1

Abou Karim Restaurant (221 SW Pine): "Portland Jazz Singers Showcase", 7:30-10:30pm

Benson Hotel: Neil Masson Trio 8:30-11:30pm

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle: Sado Watanabe/Peter Erskine Trio

Hilton Hotel, Alexander's Lounge, (23rd floor): Ron Steen Jam, 8pm-midnight, no cover, no smoking, parking validated with dinner, two drink minimum

Jax Bar: KMHD/Jax Jazz Jam, hosted by the Hank Hirsh Quintet, 7:30-11pm, no cover, all ages

Jimmy Mak's (221 NW 10th): Mel Brown Quartet, $5, 8pm

Thursday, November 2

Abou Karim Restaurant (221 SW Pine): Anson Wright Trio

Benson Hotel: Jean Ronne/Lee Wuthenow Duo, 8:30-11:30pm

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle: Keiko Matsui

Heathman Hotel: Johnny Martin Trio, 7-10:30, all ages

Hilton Hotel, Alexander's Lounge, (23rd floor): Ron Steen Jam, 8pm-midnight, no cover, no smoking, parking validated with dinner, two drink minimum

Jax Bar: Pam Jordon Duo, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, all ages

Jimmy Mak's (221 NW 10th): Mel Brown B-3 Organ Band, $5, 8pm

Friday, November 3

Benson Hotel: Jean Ronne Quartet with Lee Wuthenow, 8:30pm-12:30am

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle: Keiko Matsui

Hilton Hotel, Alexander's Lounge, (23rd floor): Ron Steen Trio, 8pm-midnight, $5 cover, no smoking, parking validated with dinner

Jax Bar: Hank Hirsh Quintet, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, all ages

Jimmy Mak's (221 NW 10th): Dan Faehnle

LV's Uptown Jazz Club: Dave Frishberg & Rebecca Kilgore

Salty's on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Tim Gilson/Jof Lee

Saturday, November 4

Benson Hotel: Jean Ronne Quartet with Lee Wuthenow, 8:30pm-12:30am

Cannon Beach: "Stormy Weather Festival", Sandy Dennison and Her Trio (Vincent Frates, Andre St. James), for info, email chamber@cannonbeach.org

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle: Keiko Matsui

Hilton Hotel, Alexander's Lounge, (23rd floor): Ron Steen Trio, 8pm-midnight, $5 cover, no smoking, parking validated with dinner

Jax Bar: West Coast Jazz Ensemble, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover, all ages

Jimmy Mak's (221 NW 10th): Dr. Lonnie Smith, with Mel Brown & Dan Faehnle, tickets at TicketsWest

LV's Uptown Jazz Club: Dave Frishberg & Rebecca Kilgore

McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove: Ron Hughes, (solo acoustic baritone guitar, vocals), 7-10pm

Oregon Coast Aquarium: "Oyster Cloyster", Patty & Brian Egan, Pieces of Eight, info at 541-574-7131

Salty's on the Columbia: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Jof Lee

[chris]

Lonnie Smith will be at Jimmy Maks Nov. 4th. I plan to attend. See you there?

I am going to be there. What's Jimmy Mak's like? Casual? Is it a smoke-free place? Can I watch the show and get drinks or is it a full dinner deal? Thanks in advance...

[jazzkrow]

Lonnie Smith will be at Jimmy Maks Nov. 4th. I plan to attend. See you there?

I am going to be there. What's Jimmy Mak's like? Casual? Is it a smoke-free place? Can I watch the show and get drinks or is it a full dinner deal? Thanks in advance...

Chris:

Jimmy Maks is semi-casual. You can either eat a full dinner there (Greek food) or just order drinks or a dessert. There is no minimum food/drink charge. Just a cover charge to get in.

I live in Portland and if you'd like to go record/cd shopping or get a tour of the town, just PM me and we can set it up. I've lived here for 20+ years and really love this town....

Jeff

[chris]

Chris:

Jimmy Maks is semi-casual. You can either eat a full dinner there (Greek food) or just order drinks or a dessert. There is no minimum food/drink charge. Just a cover charge to get in.

I live in Portland and if you'd like to go record/cd shopping or get a tour of the town, just PM me and we can set it up. I've lived here for 20+ years and really love this town....

Jeff

Thanks! I'll know more of my daily schedule after a meeting today, but I think I might have burned up most of my time between this show, a Blues Association show, and some time at Powells... but if not, I might take you up on that offer

I've been to Portland twice and really liked it-- I'm eyeing a move there in a couple of years (when my kids are out of high school)...