Workshop with Steve Wilson and John Wiitala!!!
Saturday, Feb 11, at AJAM - 1223 SW 16th ave 97205, Saturday Noon-2pm, $20 at the door.
 Steve Wilson and John Wiitala are unquestioned masters of their instruments, of teaching, and of group communication. The workshop will be focusing on the dynamics of improvising with other people. Steve and John will play in a trio and/or quartet setting, answer all your questions, and maybe even get a couple of you to play with them.
John Wiitala has worked with some of the greatest names in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Junior Cook, Charlie Rouse, James Moody, Bud Shank, and Cecil Payne. He has toured with Richie Cole, Arturo Sandoval, Shorty Rogers, and Jessica Williams, and has played at jazz festivals around the world, including Monterey, North Sea, Montreux, Detriot, and JVC/Concord.
Please RSVP by email to ajamusicpdx@gmail.com or phone 503-544-1504 so we can get a sense of how many people will be showing up. thanks.
 With a sound and style of playing channeling the spirit of Charlie “Bird” Parker, Charles McPherson is one of jazz’s most journeyed alto saxophonists. A product of Detroit’s rich jazz heritage in the late 1950s, McPherson is perhaps best known for his work with Charles Mingus, and for his appearance in Clint Eastwood’s film, “Bird” (a biopic on Parker). The enduring saxophonist recently celebrated his 40th anniversary in jazz and will participate in his first Portland Jazz Festival in a variety of contexts.
Charles McPherson: Alto
Randy Porter: Piano
Tom Wakeling: Bass
Alan Jones: Drums
McPherson will conduct afternoon workshops at Jimmy Mak’s, followed by an opening set in collaboration with Darrell Grant and the PSU Jazz Ensemble.
Check out the new basement jazz club at
Brasserie Montmartre, Friday, Feb 24, 8:30-11:15, $10 cover, all ages
Alan Jones Sextet featuring FROM SEATTLE Thomas Marriott!
Thomas Marriott: Trumpet
John Gross: Tenor
John Nastos: Alto
Randy Porter: Piano
Tom Wakeling: Bass
Alan Jones: Drums
Alan Jones Sextet - December gig at Jimmy Mac`s
 Alan Jones Academy of Music
 AJAM brings musical education to the small group setting, in the forward-thiking and innovative style of a "real world" jazz band environment. Aspiring musicians are placed in dedicated ensembles who work together consistently throughout the term(s) of instruction. Band members will receive group instruction emphasizing the importance of listening and working together, as well as individual coaching with assignments designed specifically for each student. Ensembles will develop a distinctive style and group sound, build their own repertoire of music, prepare for performances, auditions, contests, learn to navigate the music business, and more. Each band will also have the opportunity to perform throughout the community.
For more information on AJAM, please visit:
http://www.ajampdx.com
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February Calendar
9
AJAMsession featuring The Wishermen, Blue Monk, 8-11, no cover, all ages
http://www.thewishermen.com/
11
AJAM Workshop with Steve Wilson and John Wiitala!!!, AJAM - 1223 SW 16th ave 97205, Saturday, 2/11, Noon-2pm, $20 at the door, all ages
12
Alan Jones - Randy Porter Trio
featuring John Wiitala, Bainbridge Is. "Sunday at the Commons" Concert Series, www.firstsundaysconcerts.org, 4-6, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 youth
16
AJAMsession featuring The Jonsemble, Blue Monk, 8-11, no cover, all ages
19
Colligan Trio Featuring Nicole Glover (sax), George Colligan (p), Tom Wakeling (b), Alan Jones (dr), Ivories Jazz Lounge and Restaurant, 1435 Northwest Flanders Street, Portland, OR 97219, (503) 241-6514, Sunday 2/19,4:30-7:30, $10 cover, all ages
20
Charles McPherson Quartet in association with the Portland jazz festival, Jimmy Mak's (*inc. link to jimmy's website*), 9:30-11, $15-$20 www.ticketsoregon.com
24
Alan Jones Sextet, feat. FROM SEATTLE Thomas Marriott, The new basement jazz club at the Brasserie Montmartre, 8:30-11:15, $10 cover, all ages
24-25
Portland Jazz Festival JAM SESSION featuring Ez Weiss, Tom Wakeling, Alan Jones, midnight-2am, no cover, all ages
25-26
Portland Jazz Festival JAM SESSION featuring Ez Weiss, Tom Wakeling, Alan Jones, midnight-2am, no cover, all ages
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