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Legendary PSU Music professor Charley Gray has passed away: A remembrance / Plus interview from 2015
12/11/2025 | 0 comments
By Lars Campbell // Charley Gray died of cancer on Friday, November 7th. He spent 27 years educating generations of Jazz musicians at Portland State University. He was named a Jazz Master in 2015. ...
Paul Brainard: Playing many instruments including "The Fun Machine: Coffeeshop Conversations #448
12/02/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Paul Brainard (emphasis "Brain") plays many guitars, horns, keys and others. He writes, produces and arranges and specializes in playing an instrument called "The Fun Machine." ...
Kerry Politzer: How to make a brilliant new album in a jiffy. Coffeeshop Conversations #447
11/23/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Kerry Politzer has a new album, always a treat, a delight and a joy. It's called Alternate Routes and it features some of the best Jazz musicians extant. She tells us all about ...
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #43 - 10/25/25 - 11/1/25 - Photos
11/07/2025 | 0 comments
By DIANE RUSSELL // Artists included Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Kingfish, Maria Muldaur, Rick Estrin, Eden Brent, and so many others. To find out more about LRBC, which offers ...
Hasco Enjoyments w/ Pinback: October 20th at Revolution Hall - Preview
10/13/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // JP Hasson (JP Inc. / Pleaseeasaur) answers our questions about his new project Hasco Enjoyments before playing Revolution Hall on Oct. 20th
Arietta Ward and Terry Robb: The making of "Sista" with Janice Scroggins and Linda Hornbuckle / Coffeeshop Conversations #445
09/24/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // The story behind the Janice Scroggins/Linda Hornbuckle album Sista from 2008, a classic in danger of being forgotten. Even Amazon doesn't have it. Listen to the backstory of ...
When Ella Fitzgerald met Nancy King in a dream
08/05/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Nancy King died this morning. She was a diva among divas; the greatest Jazz singer Oregon ever produced. But did you know that Ella Fitzgerald came to her in a dream and saved her life? ...
Mary Flower and PJCE together again for the first time / Coffeeshop Conversations #442
07/25/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // One of the most unusual and looked-forward-to musical events of this or any other year, Mary Flrower playing with the Portland Jazz Composers Orchestra "a night of musical fusion ...
Ryan Meagher: Adding to the composer/guitarist/educator/administrator's versatility. Coffeeshop Conversations #441
07/08/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Returning to the podcast, Ryan tells us about what's on his busy menu plus what's all this about a Cowboy Jazz/Americana album?
Reggie Houston: Living in Portland again and with a new band / Coffeeshop Conversations #440
06/29/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Celebrating Reggie's birthday, his move back to Portland and a new band. His birthday party is at Eat on July 2.
You just can't keep Lisa Mann down! Coffeeshop Conversations (Not) @ Artichoke Music #439
06/16/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // After a serious injury Lisa Mann is back gigging and is full of fire.
Nicholas Grier's Junteenth Concert: Coffeeshop Conversations (Not) @ Artichoke Music #438
06/04/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Pianist, counselor, scholar and professor, Nicholas Grier brings a musical celebration of Juneteenth the the 1905 club on June 19th..
Molly Tentarelli: She sings, she dances, she composes, she teaches...and that's not all. CC#437
04/22/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Molly Tentarelli is with Paul K Ward at his studio, I'm at my desk in NW Portland. Molly is as versatile an artist as it gets. Find out how and why. Listen to her sing at the end ...
Brady Goss: not only Boogie Woogie. Coffeeshop Conversations #436
04/07/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Best known for his Boogie Woogie chops, Brady Goss does a lot more than that, including playing with Curtis Salgado.
Curtis Salgado on his new (and first) live recording: Coffeeshop Conversations (Not) @ Artichoke Music #435
03/22/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // The one and only Curtis Salgado is about to record his first live recording. He'll be doing many of his most memorable songs. "Twelve songs that are not usually in my show," he says.
The Norman Sylvester Band's 40th Anniversary at Alberta Rose Theater on 3/16/2025 - Photos
03/20/2025 | 0 comments
By DIANE RUSSELLL //
Melissa Aldana at the Old Church Concert Hall, March 4th, 2025-PSU Jazz Ensemble/George Colligan. - Review
03/13/2025 | 0 comments
By MICHAEL SHOEHORN CONLEY // A master class and a concert from saxophonist Melissa Aldana. Both inspiring.
Bill Frisell's Marvelous Dream / From c. September 2020 / Audio
03/12/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Guitarist-composer Bill Frisell visited me in the KMHD studio a few years before I (c.20I7) recorded this recounting of a dream he told me about that afternoon. A marvelous dream which ...
Erykah Badu at the Moda Center on 03/7/2025 - Photos
03/11/2025 | 0 comments
By MIKE LEWIS // At the Moda Center / Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
Jazz / Blues
Legendary PSU Music professor Charley Gray has passed away: A remembrance / Plus interview from 2015
By Lars Campbell // Charley Gray died of cancer on Friday, November 7th. He spent 27 years educating generations of Jazz musicians at Portland State University. He was named a Jazz Master in 2015. Also listen below to the OMN podcast from that year.Here's a remembrance from from trombonist Lars Campbell.
Mdou Moctar at Polaris Hall on 12/9/25 Photos
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Paul Brainard: Playing many instruments including "The Fun Machine: Coffeeshop Conversations #448
By TOM D'ANTONI // Paul Brainard (emphasis "Brain") plays many guitars, horns, keys and others. He writes, produces and arranges and specializes in playing an instrument called "The Fun Machine." He, himself is also a fun machine. Enjoy.
Kerry Politzer: How to make a brilliant new album in a jiffy. Coffeeshop Conversations #447
By TOM D'ANTONI // Kerry Politzer has a new album, always a treat, a delight and a joy. It's called Alternate Routes and it features some of the best Jazz musicians extant. She tells us all about it and them. We'll hear a most beautiful tune from the album at the end of the conversation.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #43 - 10/25/25 - 11/1/25 - Photos
By DIANE RUSSELL // Artists included Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Kingfish, Maria Muldaur, Rick Estrin, Eden Brent, and so many others. To find out more about LRBC, which offers two fully chartered cruises a year, visit Blues Cruise.
The original painting is sold, but prints are available! Diane Russell Art.
Podcasts
Darka Dusty: Processing her musical travel to Ukraine / Coffeeshop Conversations #448
Dec 16, 2025
By TOM D'ANTONI // Darka Dusty has had a few months to process the trips she and her photographer husband Miri took to Ukraine. She has a lot to say.
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