PDX Jazz presents
The American Refrain: Jazz and Modern Music
featuring
Noah Simpson - trumpet
Charlie Brown III - keys
Garrett Baxter - bass
Cory Limuaco - drums
Machado Mijiga - tenor
Adriana Wagner - trombone
“The American Refrain: Jazz and Modern Music” commissioned by PDX Jazz and arranged by Noah Simpson, is the newest education program at PDX Jazz. This performance showcases the rich musical talents of Portland.
A celebration of jazz, this hour-long show with narration walks the audience through the tenets of the genre; building community, storytelling, fighting for social justice, and improvisation, highlighting the modern evolution of jazz and how it has shaped contemporary music of today.
This event is free. Reserved seats are required.