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03/06/2025

Women In Jazz Week at the 1905: Saeeda Wright, Cheryl Alex, Kathleen Hollingsworth / Video and audio interviews

By PAUL WARD // Listen to these stories by Saeeda Wright (vocals and compositions), Cheryl Alex (flute, vocals, composition), and Kathleen Hollingsworth (piano, vocals, composition) — all three performing this week at The 1905’s extraordinary Women In Jazz week

Paul K. Ward captured video and audio interviews of several of Portland’s top women jazz performers.  Listen to these stories by Saeeda Wright (vocals and compositions), Cheryl Alex (flute, vocals, composition), and Kathleen Hollingsworth (piano, vocals, composition) — all three performing this week at The 1905’s extraordinary Women In Jazz week. The 1905 has been investing more in raising up the talents in the local jazz scene — and this time around, it’s all about the women.

Saeeda Wright's broad experience in soul, jazz, and R&B includes performances with Stevie Wonder and Prince, and continues here in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. A teacher, performer, and recording artist, she knows how to deliver terrific performances with an explosive and embracing style. Her upcoming show at The 1905 sees her on stage with some of the region's very best musicians.

Cheryl Alex is a busy jazz professional in Portland, Oregon, performing, teaching, and recording as a side person and leader on jazz flute, voice, and piano. She sits down with Paul to talk about her career, projects, and upcoming show as part of the Ed Bennett quintet for The 1905's Women in Jazz week. 

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