Open call for Portland area composers
Montavilla Jazz and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble are excited to announce our partnership for the 2023 season and the 10th Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival. This project supports the expansion of …
PJCE appoints Ryan Meagher as Artistic Director
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ryan Meagher as its new Artistic Director!
Meagher (pronounced Marr) is an established guitarist in Portland’s jazz community and is also known for …
2022-23 Season Announcement
PJCE’s 2022-2023 season will be the first under Executive Director Meg Morrow and the organization’s soon-to-be-announced-first-ever Artistic Director, (announcement expected in late October). Former Executive Director and current Interim Artistic …
PJCE Seeks Artistic Director!
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) is excited to announce a search for our first-ever Artistic Director! This is an important evolution in the organization’s continued growth, and one of the …
PJCE appoints Meg Morrow as Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Meg Morrow as the new Executive Director of Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble. Welcome to the team, Meg!
You may know Meg as a …
Announcing a transition of leadership!
In this era of “unprecedented” news, PJCE is embarking on a new chapter. A key component of our newly-released strategic plan is to set in place a robust leadership model …
PJCE Seeks Executive Director
Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble (PJCE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit jazz performing and educational organization based in Portland, OR, is seeking a dynamic and creative Executive Director to lead our organization at …
Vote Ekta: The Unity Project for a Grammy!
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
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 …
Thank you Belmont!
We’re honored to announce that Belmont is now a sponsor of Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble!
Belmont is a modern breakroom service based in Portland, Oregon. Belmont develops, markets, and distributes products and …