On The Radar

Best of the Portland Jazz Fest this week

By WW Editorial Staff

Chris Brown With Mel Brown Quartet, Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ Jimmy Mak’s

Mel's son, able New Jersey drummer/saxophonist Chris Brown, joins his pops' quartet at Jimmy Mak's for some friendly father-son one-upping.

Portland Jazz Orchestra, Thursday, Feb. 19 @ the Old Church

The house band of the Portland Jazz fest—a surprisingly hip collection of cats—plays selections from the Blue Note back catalog.

Bobby Hutcherson and Lou Donaldson, Saturday, Feb. 21 @ Crystal Ballroom

Two absolute living legends get together to shake the Crystal Ballroom. Remember, age ain't nothing but a number.

Kurt Elling, Sunday, Feb. 22 @ Crystal Ballroom

Kurt Elling sings so good that we're not even going to poke fun at his unnaturally slick hair. The musky-voiced Chicago jazz man sings a lovely set of ballads tonight.

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