The 1905

🔥 JUST ANNOUNCED - The Not So Secret/Secret Late Night Jam 🔥 ⬇

FRIDAY, OCT 16 | GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | $25

MIKE BURTON and the GOOD TIME HORNS (Currently Performing on Doja Cats 'Tour Ma Vie World Tour') Hosts Portland's Premiere Late Night Jam including some of Portland's premiere artists.

The Good Time Horns
Mike Burton - sax
Melvin Jones - trumpet
Will Williams - trombone
Darion Javon - drums
Sean Rosati - guitar
Phillip C. Lewis - keys
Philip Chuah - bass

Tickets will be extremely limited due to the intimate size of The 1905 - Standing Room Only, NO SEATING

General Admission — first come, first served, so spread the word! Grab your tickets ASAP.

RESIDENCY SPOTLIGHT - CHRISTOPHER BROWN

Christopher Brown is an acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, and educator who seeks to be a voice within the advocacy of Jazz and American culture. And through the expansive range of groups that he has assembled and/or performed with, which range from duos to large ensembles across a spectrum of genres, his musical and personal experiences have led him towards an interest in synthesizing the principles of Jazz with the broader concerns of life. So given that music influences culture, and culture influences businesses—which in turn shape the global market economy we all participate in—is why he likes to say “we’re all in the people business. No people, no business.”

Upcoming Dates:
OCT 4 (BTS Educational Programming)
OCT 7
NOV 4
DEC 2

🔥 JUST ANNOUNCED 🔥 Ben Wolfe, Nicole Glover, Ron Steen ⬇

THURSDAY, NOV 5 | 6:30/8:30 / ALL AGES

We are thrilled to welcome home two of Portland's favored jazz musicians; acclaimed bassist, Ben Wolfe and renowned saxophonist, Nicole Glover. The two will be joined by beloved local jazz legend, Ron Steen for a homecoming show you won't want to miss!

Wolfe has performed and recorded with some of the most celebrated names in jazz and popular music, including Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, and many others. A respected player, composer and Julliard educator, Ben is one of today’s most accomplished jazz bassists. Wolfe brings an extraordinary depth of experience, musicianship, and creativity to the stage.

Joining him is Nicole Glover, whose powerful, adventurous saxophone playing has made her one of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. Nicole is a saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and educator based in New York City. In 2026, Nicole was awarded “Up and Coming Musician of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association and #1 Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist & #1 Rising Star Soprano Saxophonist by Downbeat Magazine. Nicole is also a sought-after collaborator. She is currently touring with groups led by Christian McBride and Renee Rosnes, including the multi-award winning ARTEMIS. She has also toured and recorded with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Alongside these two will be Portland's hometown favorite, Ron Steen, whose decades of contribution to the city’s jazz scene have earned him legendary status. Drummer, bandleader, Ron is known as the Godfather of the Jazz Jam scene in Portland, Oregon. Writes the JJA’s Rick Mitchell: “The jam session is at the heart of the jazz tradition. While high school and college jazz programs have proliferated in recent decades, there is no substitute for the knowledge gained by sharing a bandstand with one’s elders and peers in an exposed and competitive setting." Ron has built and nurtured that philosophy in Portland for decades.

Join us Sunday, 9/20 for the Ed Bennett Quintet! Ed is a seasoned jazz bassist whose deep knowledge, experience, and lifelong dedication to the music have made him a respected voice in the jazz community, not just in Portland, but around the globe.

With decades of experience behind the bass, Ed brings rare musicality, swing, and storytelling to every performance.

Don’t miss this special evening at the 1905 for two shows: 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Link to tickets in our bio.

RESIDENCY SPOTLIGHT - KERRY POLITZER, BOSSA PDX

Jazz pianist/composer Kerry Politzer, was The 1905's first residency performer when the club reopened in 2024. Politzer, who leads, BossaPDX, Portland's classic Brazilian jazz and bossa nova ensemble. The group, which performs music from a different Brazilian composer each month, has been featured at the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, the Oregon Coast Jazz Party, and Jazz in the Valley, among other venues.

Politzer has released nine albums as a leader, the most recent of which is "Alternate Route" (Whirlwind Recordings). An alumna of the New England Conservatory of Music, she currently teaches at Portland State University and Clackamas Community College.

SEPT 17
OCT 15
NOV TBD
DEC TBD

Farnell Newton - The Soul of Jazz™ - WED, SEPT 23 ⬇

Newton brings his signature blend of jazz, soul, R&B, and more to one of Portland’s most intimate listening rooms. Joined by an exceptional lineup of musicians, Farnell delivers deep grooves, rich melodies, and high energy performances that keep the room fully engaged. Known for his work with Jill Scott, Bootsy Collins, Liv Warfield, and saxophonist Mike Phillips, Farnell is sure to excite audiences in this classic and intimate jazz setting.

ALL AGES | 6:30/8:30

🔥 Michael Raynor w/ Special Guest Skerik - FRI 10/2 🔥 ⬇

6:30/8:30 | ALL AGES

Drummer/bandleader MICHAEL RAYNOR moved to Portland from Chicago, where he spent twenty-two years playing with tenor sax icon and NEA Jazz Master, Von Freeman. That immersion, at age 22, in the hard swinging Chicago scene, with a musician who had played alongside Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday, was an incomparable education and led to gigs with Freddie Hubbard, Johnny Griffin, Sam Rivers, Eric Alexander, Steve Coleman, Jon Faddis, Arturo Sandoval, and Fareed Haque. Raynor also toured extensively with vocalist Kurt Elling and can be heard on two of his Grammy nominated recordings, including Live in Chicago with guest vocalist, Jon Hendricks. (They also recorded “Cool Yule” which you’ve heard if you’ve ever been to a Starbucks around Christmas time.)

SKERIK has performed with/and or recorded with: Medeski Martin and Wood, REM, Jeff Parker, John Scofield, Fred Wesley, Mike Clark, Charlie Hunter, Bernard Purdie, Zigaboo Modeliste, Clyde Stubblefield, Stewart Copeland, George Porter Jr, The Meters, Trombone Shorty, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Om Johari, Stone Gossard, Pearl Jam, Eric Harland, Reggie Watts, Maceo Parker, Donald Harrison, Leo Nocentelli, P*e Wee Ellis, MonoNeon, Marco Benevento, David Torkanowsky, Andrew Bird, Ani Difranco, Green Sky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Nth Power, Jennifer Hartswick, Cory Henry, Marc Ribot, Larry Coryell, Screaming Trees, Squirell Nut Zippers, S*x Mob, DJ Logic, Bonnie Raitt, Ruth Brown, Howard Tate, Maxi Priest, Steve Berlin, Soulive, Dave Mathews Band, and many more…

🔥 PAT BIANCHI ORGAN TRIO🔥 WED SEPT 16 ⬇

6:30/8:30 | ALL AGES
Pat Bianchi - Organ
Byron Landham - Drums
Dan Balmer - Guitar

Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. Bianchi is the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll, Hot House 2019 poll and nominee of the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association as Keyboardist of the year. Known for fearlessly taking the jazz organ into new and exciting directions, Pat’s playing blends tradition with forward-thinking creativity. He has had the honor of performing with legends including Pat Martino (for over 10 years) and NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson (for 5 years), a two organ band with the late Joey DeFrancesco, touring alongside Steely Dan and frequent performances with numerous internationally recognized jazz artists. While maintaining an active performance schedule, Bianchi is also the host of the weekly Sirius XM Radio show “Organized” and is currently on faculty at Berklee College of Music serving as an Associate Professor of Jazz Organ.

Nick Rolfe is back at The 1905 - 🔥 THIS SATURDAY 🔥 ⬇

Tickets available for both 6:30/8:30 ALL AGES - LINK IN BIO

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Sinatra with Style: performed by Richard Cortez | FRIDAY, SEPT 25

After sold-out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist Richard Cortez brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra to the stage with an all-star band. Featuring beloved classics including Come Fly With Me, Witchcraft, and I’ve Got You Under My Skin, alongside rare gems from Sinatra’s early years with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Richard’s performances celebrate the elegance, swing, and emotional depth that made Sinatra one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.

A rising voice in the contemporary straight-ahead jazz scene, Richard Cortez’s recordings of jazz standards have amassed nearly five million streams worldwide. Amazon Music named his recording of You Don’t Know What Love Is one of the top jazz recordings of 2024, while his music has been featured across major streaming platforms and editorial playlists.

Deeply devoted to the Great American Songbook, Richard has shared the bandstand with some of today’s most respected jazz musicians, including Sullivan Fortner, Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen, Kyle Poole, Yasushi Nakamura, Adam Birnbaum, Paul Gill, Grant Stewart, Joe Farnsworth, Jerry Weldon, Nicole Glover, and Russell Hall.