The eighth annual Montavilla Jazz Festival returns this year as a three-day hybrid event. Attendees can participate in live-streamed concerts by local artists and view the premiere screening of Call + Response. Unlike previous years, the festival is free to view online or at designated screening locations.
Farnell Newton headlines this year’s Montavilla Jazz Festival, running from August 20th to the 22nd. Performances held at Portland Metro Arts will live stream to select locations in Montavilla and around Portland. Limited in-person tickets are available through Ticket Tomato.
This year more jazz fans have an opportunity to participate in the annual event, as the hybrid nature makes it infinitely accessible to all interested Portlanders. This long-running tradition supports and strengthens local music culture, enriching the community by showcasing the best of Portland jazz. This year, both enthusiastic fans and casual appreciators of music can take part in the celebration. Review the schedule below for more information and to plan your attendance.
Friday, August 20th
9:00 – Montavilla Jazz Film Night
Call + Response plus Blue Cranes film premieres screening outdoors at Portland Art Museum Courtyard
Links: Project page, Facebook event
Saturday, August 21st
4:00 – Ryan Meagher: AftEarth
Lineup: Ryan Meagher, guitar and compositions; Tim Willcox, tenor sax; Andrew Jones, bass; Charlie Doggett, drums; Tina Granzo, drawings and animations.
Links: Artist page, Facebook event, watch this show! Limited in-person tickets available here
5:30 – Call + Response (film)
Participants: Micah Hummel, music + Jeff Oliver, film; Noah Simpson, music + Shilpa Sunthankar, film; Idit Shner, music + Deejuliano Scott, film.
Links: Project page, Facebook event, watch this show!
7:00 – Rebecca Sanborn
Lineup: Rebecca Sanborn, voice and compositions; Randy Porter, piano; Jon Shaw, bass; Ji Tanzer, drums
Links: Artist page, Facebook event, watch this show! Limited in-person tickets available here
Sunday, August 22nd
4:00 – George Colligan: Fredson the Jeffy
Lineup: George Colligan, piano and compositions; Lisa Lipton, clarinet; Micah Hummel, drums.
Links: Artist page, Facebook event, watch this show! Limited in-person tickets available here
5:30 – Call + Response (film)
Participants: Micah Hummel, music + Jeff Oliver, film; Noah Simpson, music + Shilpa Sunthankar, film; Idit Shner, music + Deejuliano Scott, film.
Links: Project page, Facebook event, watch this show!
7:00 – Farnell Newton Quintet
Lineup: Farnell Newton, trumpet and compositions; Kyle Molitor, trombone; Ryan Meagher, guitar; George Colligan, organ; Andres Moreno, drums.
Links: Artist page, Facebook event, watch this show! Limited in-person tickets available here
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