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Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 01 October 2008

Jazz Reviews

"BILL EVANS LIVE '64-'75" DVD JAZZ ICONS * * * * *This…

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 24 September 2008

"NO WAY OUT" DAVID BRANDOM BLU JAZZ * * *…

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 17 September 2008

The 2008 Jazz at Newport Festival was an astounding success in all ways.Sold out evening shows were…

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 27 August 2008

One of Portland's most honored jazz pianists, Dave Frishberg, will lead an all star group to…

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 August 2008

Michael Jackson

Fans of Michael Jackson are planning a 50th birthday celebration for the artist, with all funds benefitting Sisters of the Road and the International Center for Traditional Childbearing. The event is Saturday, Aug. 23 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Romansion, 5239 NE Garfield St., with music provided by DJs Mr. Brown, Sesqui and Jamilah Bourdon. Celebrations include a dance contest and a costume contest ... over-21 only....

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 25 April 2007

Music Reviews

Honors are pouring in for a young Vancouver, Wash. high school jazz trombonist.Sixteen-year-old…

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 14 March 2007

Music Reviews

"BLUE FABLE" LARRY WILLIS HIGHNOTE …

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 28 February 2007

Music Reviews

"THE GOLDEN YEARS OF PORTLAND JAZZ" RELIABLE RECORDS *****Treasures…

Details: Written by Dick Bogle; Published: 20 September 2006

Music Reviews

"LEGENDS & LIONS: SWINGIN' "VARIOUS ARTISTSMack Avenue*****This compilation…

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 February 2006

After years of celebrations of Black History Month, it is still not widely known that Black composers and musicians have been making enduring contributions to classical music for centuries.

PCC Gospel Extravaganza Scheduled for Jan. 14

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