Projects
As a leader/co-leader:
The Kora Band
Original and traditional music featuring the 21-string African kora in a modern setting with trumpet, piano, bass and drums. “Mesmerizing” – Seattle Times
Tunnel Six
A modern jazz collective of three Canadians and three Americans founded at the Banff International workshop in 2009. “Tuneful contemporary jazz with a lot of space” – Edmonton Journal
PJCE
The Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble is a 14-piece group which commissions and performs original works by its members and other jazz composers in the Portland community and beyond.
The Ocular Concern
A collective trio of electric piano, electric guitar, and drums, performing original minimalist music and selected covers from John Zorn to the Kinks. Featuring Dan Duval on guitar and Stephen Pancerev on drums. ”Indie-Jazz and other curiosities”
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Bridgetown Sextet
The Bridgetown Sextet performs authentic, energetic roots jazz from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, with a sound evoking Creole New Orleans, the stomp of prohibition era Chicago, fast-paced Harlem stride piano, and the tight swing of depression era Manhattan.
Andrew Oliver Sextet
A long-standing group of six unique players and composers. “For those who wonder about the future of jazz, the Oliver Sextet gives a brilliant display of what younger jazz musicians in Portland have to offer.” – KMHD
As a sideman:
New original music for tango dancing co-composed by me and Alex. A blending of “golden age” sounds and contemporary influences, but always danceable. With Alex on bandoneon, Erin Furbee on violin, and Mike Murphy on bass.
Raucous Balkan gypsy brass! Multiple tubas, many horns, many trumpets, lots of fun! Always a great party (note steam in photo!)