Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble

Upcoming events

10/17/2021 7:30 pm (doors 6:30 pm)

Featuring George Colligan

The Old Church

1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Internationally-acclaimed pianist and composer George Colligan picks a dream team of young Portland artists for PJCE’s first in-person concert since February 2020. Fredson the Jeffy opens.

(PORTLAND, OR)— Portland Jazz Composers …

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01/08/2022 7:30 pm (doors 7:00 pm)

Next Gen Jazz Composers Alumni Concert

Loosewig House

5332 SE Morrison St Portland, OR 97215

A quintet of PJCE musicians perform works by graduates of PJCE’s Next Gen Jazz Composers program, formerly known as Grasshoppers. We launched our “Grasshoppers” young jazz composers mentorship program in …

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02/05/2022 7:30 pm (doors 6:30 pm)

The Heroine’s Journey

The Old Church

1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201

In this double bill concert, Rebecca Sanborn and Marilyn Keller step forward as lyricists and songwriters, each contributing a set of new songs about how recognizing and honoring dreams, both …

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Albums and Podcasts

A Thousand Casts (LIVE EP) | Ryan Meagher

Ryan Meagher

09/23/2021

Texture & Technology (Live EP) | Micah Hummel and Alex Meltzer

Micah Hummel and Alex Meltzer

07/02/2021

Sincere Expression | Live EP

Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble

03/26/2021

George Colligan | Theoretical Planets | Long Term Goals

George Colligan | Theoretical Planets

02/26/2021

Vote Ekta: The Unity Project for a Grammy!

1 year ago

Our February 2020 release featuring Jasnam Daya Singh’s Ekta: The Unity Project with our large ensemble is in the running for Grammy nomination! If you are a voting member, please consider voting for this unique project.

A Statement of Solidarity and Commitment

1 year ago

Dear PJCE Community,

Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble stands in solidarity with those who are grieving for the lives of Black Americans killed by police violence, and with those calling for necessary …