Andrew Oliver
piano – traditional jazz, stride, ragtime, and tango
I’m a pianist and arranger from Portland, OR specializing in 1920s and 30s jazz, stride piano, ragtime, and tango music.
Catch me regularly in Portland with the Bridgetown Sextet and Conjunto Berretin and on the road in 2026 at Monterey Jazz Bash by the Bay, Bix Fest, and more… Full schedule on the “Performances” page!
photo by Norm Eder
“There’s definitely something about his combination of technical brilliance and go-for-broke dynamism that just grabs you.“
— The Sunday Times
Upcoming Gigs:
Oliver-Smith Incomparables
I’m working on a new project with an all-star group of hot jazz musicians from the midwest, co-led with legendary drummer Hal Smith. We’re focusing on the music of Jelly Roll Morton and the style of his classic Red Hot Peppers, with our own twist and some new repertoire. We have a new album in the works, stay tuned for performances in 2026!
Bridgetown @ the 1905 Monthly!
Bridgetown Sextet‘s monthly appearences at the 1905 will resume after the holidays, starting in February. Catch us there one Sunday per month on Feb. 8, Mar. 22, and Apr. 12, and stay tuned for dates thereafter!
Monterey Jazz Bash by the Bay March 6-8, 2026
I’m excited to be heading down to play for the first time at the Monterey Jazz Bash by the Bay. I’ll be appearing with the Oliver-Smith Incomparables, solo piano, and with other groups as well!
Recent Video:
Andrew Oliver and friends play Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” at the Ragtime Rendezvous at the Scott Joplin House in St. Louis, MO, August 2025:
Andrew Oliver, piano; Colin Hancock, Cornet; Andy Schumm, clarinet; Mike Davis, trombone; Michael McQuaid, bass sax; Hal Smith, drums
Recent Albums:
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