PJCE Happy Hour II: Improvisation
Its time to get happy! Part deux.
Join us for a panel discussion with three leaders from the arts community for whom improvisation is a fundamental part of their work.
These panelists will talk …
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We Came, We Saw, We Got Happy: The PJCE Happy Hour
Thanks to all the artists and fans who came to the Lucky Labrador pub on North Killingsworth! We had a great time, made some new friends, and most importantly, we …
Hoist a beer with the PJCE!
We’re hosting the very first PJCE Happy Hour at the Lucky Labrador Pub on North Killingsworth, 7:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday June 23!
Admission is FREE, and the event is …
My First Trip to Saturn: Understanding Sun Ra
Essay by Douglas Detrick, Executive Director
This is my first trip to Saturn. Unfortunately, I’ve never really investigated Sun Ra’s music, and now I’m realizing what I was …
Interview with Gus Slayton
PJCE co-founder and saxophonist Gus Slayton has also composed a new piece for tonight’s concert of music inspired by the Bonneville Dam. Let’s see what he has to say:
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Audio Interview with Tom Barber
Tom Barber, a relatively recent transplant to Portland from NYC has been a great asset to the jazz community in town! Here he talks about his piece for this Friday’s …
Interview with Ryan Meagher
PJCE guitarist and operations director Ryan Meagher continues his series of interviews of the composers for this Friday’s concert of music based on the Bonneville Dam by turning the lens …
Interview with Andrew Oliver
Ryan Meagher posed a few questions to composer Andrew Oliver about his new piece for the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble that the band will premiere this Friday, February 21st at …
Video Interview with Executive Director and composer Douglas Detrick
Operations Director Ryan Meagher asked Douglas a few questions about his new piece for the Ensemble, “Come Hell or High Water” at his home studio. Hear this piece at our …