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Thu, Jul 2, 6:30 PM

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Composed of Mia Garcia and Hailey Niswanger, the duo channels the essence of the divine with the intention to unify and uplift souls through powerful frequencies. OHMA weaves a fusion of acoustic classical, folk, cosmic jazz, and electronic textures, sparkled with elemental nature sounds. In 2022, OHMA released their acclaimed debut album, Between All Things, and toured the North America supporting FKJ. The duo has also performed extensively on the west coast, including the Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle, and internationally in London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Japan performing on Mt. Fuji. Their second offering On Loving Earth (2024), shares intimate moments with nature, as the sounds were captured acoustically in the mountains of Altadena. Combined, the two instrumentalists play guitar, bass, piano, flute, saxophone, bass clarinet, clarinet, accordion, synthesizers, vocals, and more. Together they create unique sonic landscapes that inspires all to connect with the world around them.

Thu, Jul 2, 8:30 PM

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES Composed of Mia Garcia and Hailey Niswanger, the duo channels the essence of the divine with the intention to unify and uplift souls through powerful frequencies. OHMA weaves a fusion of acoustic classical, folk, cosmic jazz, and electronic textures, sparkled with elemental nature sounds. In 2022, OHMA released their acclaimed debut album, Between All Things, and toured the North America supporting FKJ. The duo has also performed extensively on the west coast, including the Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle, and internationally in London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Japan performing on Mt. Fuji. Their second offering On Loving Earth (2024), shares intimate moments with nature, as the sounds were captured acoustically in the mountains of Altadena. Combined, the two instrumentalists play guitar, bass, piano, flute, saxophone, bass clarinet, clarinet, accordion, synthesizers, vocals, and more. Together they create unique sonic landscapes that inspires all to connect with the world around them.

Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM

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MIKE PHILLIPS World renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips is known as one of the most electrifying instrumentalists today. Mike is the first musician signed by Michael Jordan to the NikeJordan Brand, home of the Air Jordan, and is the only musician in the world to have recorded and toured with the legendary“Big Three”of American soul and pop music:Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, not only as a member of the band, but as a featured soloist. In 2023, Mike Phillips launched Keep It Moving Music (KIMM), under the SRG Jazz labelimprint. He was also recently named Sr. VP of SRG Jazz at the SRG-ILS Group (distributed by UMG). He is a recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Music Business and Entrepreneurship degree, a recipient of The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and The Georgia CitizenAward, which is the highest state-level honor given to a citizen. And notably is an amazing golfer; so, if he’s not on a stage near you, look for him on the golf course. Mike toured for nearly two years as part of the band for‘Michael Jackson The IMMORTALTour’by Cirque du Soleil. And music superstar Prince knew what audiences around the world know…when Mike Phillips puts his saxophone to his li

Fri, Jul 17, 10:15 PM

TICKETS $30 | 21+ PLEASE Henry Ivie-Gardner- Guitar, Compositions Hailey Niswanger- Saxophone, Flute Malaika Friedman- Piano Garrett Baxter- Bass Micah Hummel- Drums 23 year old guitarist/composer, Henry Ivie-Gardner returns to the 1905 debuting an entirely new set of original compositions featuring saxophonist and floutist, Hailey Niswanger (MAE.SUN). Join them for an evening of storytelling through original compositions with dynamic improvising, soulful melodies, and danceable rhythms, all woven into a vibrant tapestry of sound and texture. Henry Ivie-Gardner is a guitarist, composer, producer, and recent graduate from University of Oregon in jazz studies. He has collaborated with musicians such as Nicole McCabe, Telemakus, Braxton Cook, as well as many others in the space of contemporary improvised music. Henry strives to offer a unique and sincere voice to the scene both as a guitarist and as a composer; exploring music through world-building and storytelling, inspired by musicians such as Bill Frisell, Esperanza Spalding, Julian Lage, and many others.

Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES The Stumptown Sirens Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse 11-piece, all-femme ensemble that brings together some of the finest musical talent in the Pacific Northwest. Led by acclaimed conductor and arranger Jessika Smith, the orchestra made its high-profile debut in March 2026 as a featured act of the PDX Jazz Festival. The ensemble boasts a formidable lineup of veteran performers and innovators, including a dynamic saxophone section featuring Mary-Sue Tobin, Michelle Medler, Chelsea Luker, and Mieke Bruggeman. The brass is anchored by trumpeters Sarah Owen and Aliyah Jackson, alongside trombonists Jenny Kellogg and Shayna Waldman. Driving the rhythm section are Kerry Politzer on piano, Leah Hinchcliff on bass, and Rivkah Ross on drums. Blending sophisticated arrangements with a bold, collaborative spirit, the Stumptown Sirens are dedicated to celebrating and elevating the presence of women in the jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of the big band sound.

Sat, Jul 18, 8:30 PM

TICKETS $30 | ALL AGES The Stumptown Sirens Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse 11-piece, all-femme ensemble that brings together some of the finest musical talent in the Pacific Northwest. Led by acclaimed conductor and arranger Jessika Smith, the orchestra made its high-profile debut in March 2026 as a featured act of the PDX Jazz Festival. The ensemble boasts a formidable lineup of veteran performers and innovators, including a dynamic saxophone section featuring Mary-Sue Tobin, Michelle Medler, Chelsea Luker, and Mieke Bruggeman. The brass is anchored by trumpeters Sarah Owen and Aliyah Jackson, alongside trombonists Jenny Kellogg and Shayna Waldman. Driving the rhythm section are Kerry Politzer on piano, Leah Hinchcliff on bass, and Rivkah Ross on drums. Blending sophisticated arrangements with a bold, collaborative spirit, the Stumptown Sirens are dedicated to celebrating and elevating the presence of women in the jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of the big band sound.

Sun, Jul 19, 5:30 PM

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Andrew Oliver, Piano Sam Dechenne, Trumpet John Moak, Trombone David Evans, Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Doug Sammons, Guitar & Banjo Chris Shuttleworth, Tuba Tyson Stubelek, Drums Performing music by icons of early jazz such as Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Clarence Williams, and Bix Beiderbecke, as well as lesser known musical stylists, territory bands, and innovators such as Bennie Moten, Alex Hill, and Jabbo Smith, the Bridgetown Sextet has cemented its reputation as a favorite among both listening audiences and dancers in the Pacific Northwest. The band was founded in 2008 by Andrew Oliver and Scott Kennedy and has seen various personnel changes over the years as band members have come and gone from the Portland area. Now a seven-piece band with the recent additions of Sam Dechenne on trumpet and Tyson Stubelek on drums, as well as Andrew’s return from London in 2020, the Sextet continues to refine its visceral, joyful, and authentic approach to traditional jazz, stomp, and swing. The band has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, Portland Lindy Exchange, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle, the Seaside Jazz Festival, traditional jazz socities around the Nor

Sun, Jul 19, 7:30 PM

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES Andrew Oliver, Piano Sam Dechenne, Trumpet John Moak, Trombone David Evans, Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Doug Sammons, Guitar & Banjo Chris Shuttleworth, Tuba Tyson Stubelek, Drums Performing music by icons of early jazz such as Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Clarence Williams, and Bix Beiderbecke, as well as lesser known musical stylists, territory bands, and innovators such as Bennie Moten, Alex Hill, and Jabbo Smith, the Bridgetown Sextet has cemented its reputation as a favorite among both listening audiences and dancers in the Pacific Northwest. The band was founded in 2008 by Andrew Oliver and Scott Kennedy and has seen various personnel changes over the years as band members have come and gone from the Portland area. Now a seven-piece band with the recent additions of Sam Dechenne on trumpet and Tyson Stubelek on drums, as well as Andrew’s return from London in 2020, the Sextet continues to refine its visceral, joyful, and authentic approach to traditional jazz, stomp, and swing. The band has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, Portland Lindy Exchange, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle, the Seaside Jazz Festival, traditional jazz socities around the Nor

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