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PDX JAZZ Festival 2021

A small taste of the artists appearing, and featured in the films of, the 2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival.

Additional PDX Jazz Playlists

PDX Jazz Promotional Video

Song: Archie Shepp, 'Hipnosis'

Thundercat covers "What's the Use?" by Mac Miller

During the 2020 BIAMP Portland Jazz Festival, Thundercat closed his set at the Kridel Grand Ballroom with one of our favorite tracks off of the late rapper's "Swimming."

Kassa Overall: Backpack Jazz Producing In Portland

In February 2020, backpack jazz producer Kassa Overall brought his mobile studio to Portland for the PDX Jazz Festival and the release of his second, and most personal, album through Brownswood Recordings.

Along the way, he dished out real talk on his nomadic creative process and why music is his secret for a balanced life.

Meet Mel Brown, The Portland Jazz Legend Who Plays For Something Greater Than Himself

If you've heard any '70s-era Motown record, you've probably heard Mel Brown's drumming. But if you happen to live in Portland, it's much more likely that you've seen him play live jazz.

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