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 …
PJCE – Oregonlive – February / 2009
Barry Johnson reviewed the most recent PJCE event.
“In some important ways, the Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble concert at the Old Church Tuesday night reminded me of the recently concluded Fertile …
PJCE – Oregonlive.com Podcast – October / 2008
“Now at 8 on Saturday night, the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble will be playing at the Community Music Center. They’re a 14-piece group that was formed in June a year …
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 …