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Local jazz legend Mel Brown drums up a storm with his combo The Mel Brown Quartet.

Biamp Portland Jazz Festival

The annual festival celebrates the rich local jazz scene and attracts international stars.

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival (from the local music organization PDX Jazz) includes artists spanning the full breadth of jazz. Artists who are driving the evolution of jazz figure prominently alongside NEA Jazz Masters and Grammy Award Winners.

Dedicated to preserving America’s indigenous art form by presenting internationally recognized jazz masters alongside local musicians, this annual festival usually includes education and outreach programs extending into Portland’s schools and neighborhoods and a generous offering of free performances, film and jazz conversations.

2025 Biamp Jazz Festival

The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, taking place across the city, is a ten-day multi-venue celebration of jazz. The 2025 lineup includes incredible performances, such as two-time Grammy winner Erykah Badu at the Moda Center, eight-time Grammy winner Terence Blanchard at Newmark Theatre and eight-time Grammy winner Christian McBride and Ursa Major at Revolution Hall.

Want even more jazz in your life? PDX Jazz hosts special events and concerts year-round (visit pdxjazz.org to learn more).