Come out and see the first live performance of Portland bassist Damian Erskine’s original material, soon to appear on his forthcoming CD. There’s not even a cover charge – no excuse to not be there.
Featuring:
8-11 PM – No cover charge.
1624 NW Glisan
From their press release:
Appearing October 27, 2009 from 7-10pm., we have Paul Mazzio (trumpet), Lee Wuthenow (tenor), Steve Christofferson (piano),Kevin Dietz (Bass), Duncan Branom (drums), Xavier (vocals), Shelly Rudolph (vocals), and Mike Winkle (vocals). Please click the following link for updates each month regarding Jazz at The Outer Rim. This is a free concert and a fantastic way to bring the community together for world-class entertainment, great food and fun. Last month, we had nearly 200 people show up. This month, Roots Organic Brewery will serve beer (Thanks Craig!!!) and KOI Fusion will be our food-vendor. It’s our way of promoting other independent businesses and bring awareness to our community that Jazz is alive and well in Portland!
10625 NE Halsey St (I-84 E / Take Halsey St off-ramp / 6 blocks on the Left and you’re here)
MONDAY, OCT 26th@ Jimmy Maks
(221 NW 10th Ave. www.jimmymaks.com)
7pm, 21+ after 9:30pm, $25.00 Cover
ALL PROCEEDS INCLUDING ANY TICKET FEES WILL GO TO THE CUMPSTON FAMILY FUND
Over 40 local musicians join to celebrate the life of teacher/musician Jeff Cumpston and to raise college funds for his children Mary and Bryce.
On Aug 9th, 2009, Portland lost a hero to many. Jeff Cumpston, the former band director at West Linn High School, died the day before his 53rd birthday, when a motorcycle collided with him as he rode his bicycle near his home in Harare, Zimbabwe. Cumpston moved to Africa, along with his wife, Theresa, and children, Mary, 12, and Bryce, 9, last summer. During Jeff’s 20+ years as a top drummer and 13 years as band director at West Linn High School, he affected thousands of people with his positive and hard working attitude.
Oct 26th is a chance for the music community to thank him for his influence in Portland. The concert will feature four groups. The Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra will begin the evening with featured WLHS alumni performing newly composed pieces dedicated to Cumpston by Charlie Gray and Dave Mills. Dan Balmer, Tom Wakeling, Dave Leslie and Tim Rap will follow with set two. Jeff played with these musicians in his formative years.
The Medler Septet takes set three. Last Summer, Jeff recorded an a Latin-Jazz Infusion CD with the Medlers called “Of this time”. Alan Jones, Tim Rap and Charlie Doggett will be on drums as well as musicians Dennis Caiazza, Farnell Newton, Brian Ward, Michelle Medler, Caton Lyles Ben Medler, Al Criado, Scott Hall, Bryant Allard, Warren Rand and Greg Garrett. To finish the evening will be an impromptu Jam set with Warren Rand, Paul Mazzio, Steve Christopherson, Greg Van Winkle, Ronnie Lagrone, John Nastos, Gordon Lee, and others.
For more information about the Cumpston Benefit or to schedule an interview, please contact Ben Medler at 503-452-8685 or ben@medlerstudios.com.
On Monday (8/3) at Jimmy Mak’s, Kevin Deitz and his band will be performing at the CD release party for “Skylines,” his new album on Seattle’s Origin Records label.
The band performing will consist of:
Music starts at 8 PM. There will be a $5 cover charge.
Although they’ve given it a horrible title (you’ll have to click through to see), KGW has posted a video they shot at The Cave for the return of the Alan Jones Sextet. The band (featuring Warren Rand on alto saxophone, John Gross on tenor saxophone, Randy Porter on piano, Paul Mazzio on trumpet, Tom Wakeling on bass, and of course Alan Jones on drums) played at The Cave for their return after a hiatus of a few years. If you don’t own them already, do yourself a favor and go buy their albums: Unsafe, and the Leroy Vinnegar Suite
This week, The Cave presents:
The Cave is located at 636 SW Jackson. See their website for more details
