PJCE – Willamette Week – December / 2013
A preview from the Willamette Week’s Brett Campbell of our Winter 2013 concert.
“The concert includes brand new music by pianist James Miley, guitarist Ryan Meagher (whose new album on the …
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 …
The PJCE needs your support for its 14-15 season!
Our first-ever crowdfunding campaign is now live. Make a pledge today.
You can make a pledge at whatever level works for you, from $10 to $1,000, and your donation is fully tax …
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 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 …
PJCE – OPB – May / 2012
OPB’s Barry Johnson recently reviewed a PJCE concert.
“…I was impressed and encouraged both by their sophistication and by the composers’ understanding that the exercise of composing for larger groups is …
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 – Portland Music News Blog – February / 2009
Tom D’Antoni’s Portland Music News Blog reviewed a recent PJCE concert.
The evening was filled with original compositions by this tight-knit community of like-minded players. This was a very important gig …