PDXJazz @ Riverfest August 22
August 15, 2009Performing
12:00-1:00 PM Mary Kadderly
1:15-2:30 PM Darrell Grant & On The Territory
2:45-4:00 PM Stephanie Schneiderman
4:15-5:30 PM Tom Grant w/Shelly Rudolph
Musician Preview
Mary Kadderly – Jazz/Pop Singer and Songwriter Mary Kadderly brings to the stage a most distinctive voice to audiences around the country. www.marykadderly.com
Darrell Grant & On The Territory – A new project by the esteemed PSU music professor finds influences of jazz, blues, gospel, folk, classical and rock music inspired by Oregon’s natural beauty, or terroir. Band-leader Darrell Grant has appeared at venerable theaters throughout the country and released several CDs that have topped the national jazz charts. www.darrellgrant.com
Stephanie Schneiderman – Indie-Pop chanteuse and member of Dirty Martini, Stephanie Schneiderman tours nationally performing music from her most recent CD, Dangerous Fruit. www.stephanieschneiderman.com
Tom Grant w/Shelly Rudolph - Nationally recognized local fave Tom Grant combines forces with a sultry young voice in Portland jazz, Shelly Rudolph. www.tomgrant.com and www.shellyrudolph.com
About PDX Jazz
Founded in 2004, PDX Jazz, Portland’s jazz membership organization, presents regional and international jazz artists throughout the year with individual and series concerts including PDX Jazz @ RiverPlace and PDX Jazz @ the ArtBar. PDX Jazz is best known for its critically acclaimed annual Portland Jazz Festival in February that draws thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Portland.
About RiverFest
As part of the four day RiverFest event in Portland, South Waterfront’s activities take place on Saturday, August 22. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates life on the river with live music, food and drink, attractions and fun activities. Festivities (inc. PDX Jazz @ RiverFest, an open-air marketplace, River Education Center, art exhibitions and more) take place throughout the day beginning at 11:00 AM on the expansive South Waterfront greenway. See all four days of RiverFest activities at www.portlandriverfest.org.
