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Ben Darwish's First Portland concert in eight years / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #403

11/20/2023 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // Portland native now Los Angelino returns for a concert of "High Energy Jazz" at Mississippi Studios on Tuesday, November 21.

1905 Closes / Portland loses one fine Jazz Club

11/16/2023 | 0 comments

After months of financial struggle owner Aaron Barnes has pulled the plug on the 1905 club.

Dave Fleschner: The courage to endure rehab. Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #400

10/30/2023 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // Pianist Dave Fleschner's tale of spending time fighting addiction.

Darrell Grant's latest honors the Jacksons, Milt and Carlton / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #398

10/03/2023 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // A new album Our Mister Jackson honoring Milt of the MJQ and the late Carlton, beloved Portland drummer who plays on it. The album release concert takes place at Hallowed ...

Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band Presents The King Machine featuring LaRhonda Steele at Alberta Abbey on 9/30/2023 - Photos

10/01/2023 | 0 comments

By DIANE RUSSELL //

Lori Henriques and Reggie Houston's new album / You know, for kids

09/29/2023 | 0 comments

By BOB HOWARD // Lori Henriques and Reggie Houston each channeled their inner child to create a masterpiece

Doug MacLeod: Blues stringer and storyteller / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #397

09/22/2023 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // The legendary Mr. MacLeod is coming to Artichoke Music on Saturday, October 7.

Shakti at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland on September 5, 2023

09/22/2023 | 0 comments

By Anthony Pidgeon //

Keb Mo at Revolution Hall on 9/18/2023 - Photos

09/19/2023 | 0 comments

By DIANE RUSSELL //

Shakti 50th Anniversary Tour / Schnitzer Concert Hall, September 5, 2023 / Review

09/08/2023 | 1 comments

By MICHAEL SHOEHORN CONLEY // Shakti took to the stage with the four instrumentalists seating themselves cross-legged on a raised platform. In the very beginning they sounded almost tentative, McLaughlin ...

Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates at EAT on 9/03/2023 - Photos

09/04/2023 | 1 comments

By DIANE RUSSELL //

A Night on the Radio with Carla Bley in 1990: Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #396

08/31/2023 | 1 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI //

Shoehorn talks with Tevis Hodge Jr. / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #395

08/10/2023 | 0 comments

By Michael Shoehorn Conley // Shoehorn sits in the anchor chair for this episode and talks with Bluesman Tevis Hodge, Jr who he has played with. Listen to two musicians talk about their music.

Eddie Montejo and Swing Dancing in Portland / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #394

08/03/2023 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // Swing dancing remains a popular thing to do. Drummer/Bandleader Eddie Montejo is right in the middle of it with his Rhythm Wreckers Dance Band.

Trombone Shorty at Edgefield on 7/28/2023 - Photos

07/30/2023 | 0 comments

By DIANE RUSSELL //

Skip vonKuske on leaving Oregon: Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #393

07/20/2023 | 1 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // Why is Skip vonKuske moving to the east coast? PLUS EXCLUSIVE! At the end of our conversation, listen to AFT, a new tune just recorded on July 19! It will release at The Cello Goodbye ...

Sun Ra Arkestra directed by Marshall Allen at the Star Theater in Portland. Monday, July 17th, 2023 / Review

07/19/2023 | 0 comments

By MICHAEL SHOEHORN CONLEY // Each individual human only gets one chance to see the Sun Ra Arkestra for the very first time. I imagine it is a life-changing experience for most of us.

Jason Mraz at Edgefield / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 / Photos

07/17/2023 | 0 comments

By ANTHONY PIDGEON //

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, The Scene, 2023-7-14

07/15/2023 | 0 comments

By JOHN RUDOFF //

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Curtis Salgado Band, Friday 2023-7-14 / Photos

07/15/2023 | 0 comments

By JOHN RUDOFF //

Jazz / Blues

Ben Darwish's First Portland concert in eight years / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #403

By TOM D'ANTONI // Portland native now Los Angelino returns for a concert of "High Energy Jazz" at Mississippi Studios on Tuesday, November 21.

1905 Closes / Portland loses one fine Jazz Club

After months of financial struggle owner Aaron Barnes has pulled the plug on the 1905 club.

Dave Fleschner: The courage to endure rehab. Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #400

By TOM D'ANTONI // Pianist Dave Fleschner's tale of spending time fighting addiction.

Darrell Grant's latest honors the Jacksons, Milt and Carlton / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #398

By TOM D'ANTONI // A new album Our Mister Jackson honoring Milt of the MJQ and the late Carlton, beloved Portland drummer who plays on it. The album release concert takes place at Hallowed Halls on Thursday October 12. Tickets Listen to a track at the end of our conversation.

Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band Presents The King Machine featuring LaRhonda Steele at Alberta Abbey on 9/30/2023 - Photos

By DIANE RUSSELL //

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Steve Wilkinson on his first solo album Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #405

Nov 30, 2023

By TOM D'ANTONI // Steve Wilkinson just released his first solo album, recorded in New Mexico at Rob Stroup's studio. You know him from Gravel Pit, Mission 5 and Wilkinson Blades.

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