Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble

Upcoming events

12/05/2021 1:00 pm

Composers Cookoff | A fundraiser for PJCE

Vino Veritas

7835 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215

Join us for PJCE’s annual fundraiser in the style of “Iron Chef!”

In a hybrid in-person and livestream event, two composers, Kerry Politzer and Justin Copeland, will head off in …

Tickets available now!

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

Young 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 …

Suggested Donation at the door.

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 …

PJCE Sustainers only until 9/30

Albums and Podcasts

JP3 | Damnation of Memory

JP3

11/19/2021

George Colligan | Fredson the Jeffy

George Colligan

10/17/2021

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

Announcing a transition of leadership!

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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!

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 …

An “Iron Chef” Fundraiser for PJCE | Dec. 5th

Upcoming events

12/05/2021 1:00 pm

Composers Cookoff | A fundraiser for PJCE

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

Young Jazz Composers Alumni Concert

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

The Heroine’s Journey

Albums and Podcasts

JP3 | Damnation of Memory

George Colligan | Fredson the Jeffy

A Thousand Casts (LIVE EP) | Ryan Meagher

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

Recent posts

Announcing a transition of leadership!

PJCE Seeks Executive Director

Vote Ekta: The Unity Project for a Grammy!

A Statement of Solidarity and Commitment