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 …
PJCE – Jazzscene Magazine – February / 2009
Lynn Darroch recently sat down with PJCE members to discuss their band and role in the community.
“Two Portland-based large ensembles will be on display during the Portland Jazz Festival. In …
PJCE – Willamette Week – October / 2008
Willamette Week preview of upcoming PJCE artists.
“Portland teems with young jazz talent, and this promising 14-member group deserves to become a permanent local music institution. It’ll play original music by …
PJCE – Oregonian – May / 2008
Write-up from the Oregonian about a recent event.
“This recently formed group is directed by local pianist and composer Andrew Oliver and PSU Masters’ graduate Gus Slayton. The 14-piece ensemble performs …
PJCE – Portland Mercury – May / 2008
Cary Clarke recently sat down with PJCE members in advance of a May show.
“The most strikingly punk show I’ve seen this year did not go down in one of the …