Like the exponential growth of a bamboo tree, this group has been on a similar trajectory since its inception in 2012. And while the pandemic presented a few curve balls, they were just the ones needed to make the adjustments that have brought us to where we are toady. So as we continue to steer ourselves towards newer—as well as uncharted territories—we’ll always be indebted to the opportunities that we’ve had to refine our work on the stage of The 1905 over the course of their existence.

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but to the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent music for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week hang, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Saxophone)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for high school and college aged musicians (as well as band instructors), Christopher Brown hosts an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” as a way to imbue young students with the tools needed to thrive within world-class music making environments like NYC. So if you fancy yourself a serious musician with high musical aspirations for your future, then this is an event that’s worth prioritizing, as it only happens once a month.

Click here for tickets!

This event is sponsored by Montavilla Jazz.

House Band

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The 1st Saturday of each month finds vocalist Billie Eidson performing at Studio One with a rotating cast of musicians. And on this day she’ll be backed by myself and a group that I’ve assembled for her. While she may be a high powered attorney by trade, she’s been able to seamlessly re-apply her intelligence within her profession into her development as a Jazz vocalist. So within the short number of years that she has dedicated herself to growing in this way, to say that the rise of her skillset is rather unprecedented for this area would be an understatement.

So if you consider yourself to be a lover of both this music and the discipline of art in general, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what Billie has put together for herself within this lane we call Jazz.

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

TBA (Piano)

TBA (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The first Friday of October will commemorate yet another album release by vocalist Billie Eidson. And while many may know her for her successes as a trial lawyer in the courtroom, she has now developed a reputation for herself on the bandstand with a whole host of Oregon’s finest Jazz musicians. And as such, the same “trial by fire” way in which she chose to develop as a Jazz vocalist, is one that’s not in the least bit foreign to her in her regular profession. So what she stands to bring to the musical table at the CCC is a level of emotional maturity/discernment that has been forged through the pressures of both the courtroom and the bandstand.

So if you consider yourself to be a lover of both this music and the discipline of art in general, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what Billie has put together for herself within this lane we call Jazz.

Click here for tickets!

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Eric Gruber (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The last Saturday of September will find vocalist Billie Eidson performing at Wilf’s for her regular rotation in their music calendar. So if this is your first time hearing her name, then know that while she may be a high powered attorney by trade, she’s been able to seamlessly re-apply her intelligence within her profession into her development as a Jazz vocalist. And within the short number of years that she has dedicated herself to growing in this way, to say that the rise of her skillset is rather unprecedented for this area would be an understatement.

So if you consider yourself to be a lover of both this music and the discipline of art in general, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what Billie has put together for herself within this lane we call Jazz.

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

Clay Giberson (Piano)

Ed Bennett (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

JOIN PJCE AT WILF’S FOR HAPPY HOUR JAZZ ON THURSDAY NIGHTS

There has been a real concerted effort on the part of a few key organizations here in Portland to help raise the profile of this music we call Jazz; and to the point that it can once again occupy a space within the normal discourse of society. And one such org is the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE). And one of the areas that they’re looking to activate is the area in around our train station, as it’s one of the oldest and most significant landmarks we have. So I want you to enjoy this performance as well as show your support for this worthwhile mission of helping to make Portland the thriving hub of creativity and prosperity here in the NW that it once was.

Pre-purchase your tickets and meet us under the clock tower at Union Station for a fun happy hour hang.

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Jon Shaw (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The 1905 proudly presents an evening with the incomparable Nick Rolfe, a keyboard virtuoso whose talent has graced stages alongside legends like Aretha Franklin, Sting, and Bruce Springsteen. So needless to say, this will be an experience, as the setting of The 1905 is the perfect backdrop for Nick’s imagination to connect the listener with the music on a deeply personal level. So don’t miss an opportunity to see this performance while you can.

Click here for tickets.

Nick Rolfe (Piano / Keyboards)

Dan Gildea (Guitar)

Ehud Guy (Electric Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for high school and college aged musicians (as well as band instructors), the Christopher Brown Quartet hosts an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” as a way to imbue young students with the tools needed to thrive within world-class music making environments like NYC. So if you fancy yourself a serious musician with high musical aspirations for your future, then this is an event that’s worth prioritizing, as it only happens once a month.

While this event normally happens at The 1905 on the 1st Sunday of each month, we’ll be re-locating to Threshold Brewery for this one so we can be closer to the center of the Montavilla Jazz Festival. So while this one won’t feature a workshop, and will be two hours in length as opposed to three, it will be free and an open jam session where more time can be spent performing with the members of my band!

This event is sponsored by Montavilla Jazz.

House Band

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Paul Moyer (Piano)

Eric Gruber (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

While it’s been a while sine this group has performed together, every time we do it’s an event worth talking about and remembering. And just like the feeling of reconnecting with old friends is what it’s like to perform with this group, we hope that you’ll use this performance as an excuse to do the same with friends you’ve been meaning to reconnect with as well. After all, what better way to make a meaningful memory with friends and loved ones than through the shared experience of live music!!

Click here to purchase your tickets

Ben Fowler (Alto Sax)

Dan Gildea (Guitar)

Matt Sazima (Piano)

Ross Garlow (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

There’s always an expectant energy that’s almost spiritual when it comes to new beginnings. And with this show landing two days after Labor Day, we’re excited to put in even more work to delight our audiences. So as always, we encourage you to transform your mid-week routine into a delicious evening of sophisticated cocktails and music at The 1905 where you’ll get to have an unforgettable experience in Portland's most authentic and intimate jazz setting—which of course, is always the most ideal when experiencing world-class Jazz up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Like the exponential growth of a bamboo tree, this group has been on a similar trajectory since its inception in 2012. And while the pandemic presented a few curve balls, they were just the ones needed to make the adjustments that have brought us to where we are toady. So as we continue to steer ourselves towards newer—as well as uncharted territories—we’ll always be indebted to the opportunities that we’ve had to refine our work on the stage of The 1905 over the course of their existence.

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but to the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent music for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week hang, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Saxophone)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Vocalist Billie Eidson has become one of the hardest working Jazz vocalists in the Portland area over the past five years. And as such, she has caught the attention of some of the best musicians that Portland has to offer. So you’re encouraged to come see what all the fuss is about, because between her stage presence, vocal abilities, and the bands she assembles, this performance will be well worth it. So get your tickets here to ensure you’re not left out in the cold on this one!

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

Paul Moyer (Piano)

Eric Gruber (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Transform your mid-week routine into a delicious evening of sophisticated cocktails and music at The 1905 Jazz Club, where you’ll get to have an unforgettable experience in Portland's most authentic and intimate jazz setting—which of course, is always the most ideal when experiencing world-class Jazz up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for high school and college aged musicians (as well as band instructors), the Christopher Brown Quartet hosts an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” as a way to imbue young students with the tools needed to thrive within world-class music making environments like NYC.

So if you fancy yourself a serious musician with high musical aspirations for your future, then this is an event that’s worth priotitizing, as it only happens once a month.

This event is sponsored by Montavilla Jazz.

Click here for event details.

House Band

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Jude Sheridan (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The 1st Saturday of each month finds vocalist Billie Eidson performing at Studio One with a rotating cast of musicians. And on this day she’ll be backed by myself and a group that I’ve assembled for her. While she may be a high powered attorney by trade, she’s been able to seamlessly re-apply her intelligence within her profession into her development as a Jazz vocalist. So within the short number of years that she has dedicated herself to growing in this way, to say that the rise of her skillset is rather unprecedented for this area would be an understatement.

So if you consider yourself to be a lover of both this music and the discipline of art in general, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what Billie has put together for herself within this lane we call Jazz.

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

TBA (Piano)

Ed Bennett (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Like the exponential growth of a bamboo tree, this group has been on a similar trajectory since its inception in 2012. And while the pandemic presented a few curve balls, they were just the ones needed to make the adjustments that have brought us to where we are toady. So as we continue to steer ourselves towards newer—as well as uncharted territories—we’ll always be indebted to the opportunities that we’ve had to refine our work on the stage of The 1905 over the course of their existence.

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but to the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent music for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week hang, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

Chris Clark-Johnson (Guitar)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

This performance is one that has been casually discussed in the past, but has never come to fruition until now. And the circumstances couldn’t be any better, as I’ve always wanted to hear my father perform with my band. So after years of sitting in or filling in with his groups, I’m finally able to return the favor. So needless to say, this father’s day performance will be one for the books!

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week outing, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums/Sax)

Mel Brown (Drums)

In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for high school and college aged musicians (as well as band instructors), the Christopher Brown Quartet hosts an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” as a way to imbue young students with the tools needed to thrive within world-class music making environments like NYC.

So if you fancy yourself a serious musician with high musical aspirations for your future, then this is an event that’s worth priotitizing, as it only happens once a month.

This event is sponsored by Montavilla Jazz.

Click here for event details.

House Band

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The 1st Saturday of each month finds vocalist Billie Eidson performing at Studio One with a rotating cast of musicians. And on this day she’ll be backed by myself and a group that I’ve assembled for her. While she may be a high powered attorney by trade, she’s been able to seamlessly re-apply her intelligence within her profession into her development as a Jazz vocalist. So within the short number of years that she has dedicated herself to growing in this way, to say that the rise of her skillset is rather unprecedented for this area would be an understatement.

So if you consider yourself to be a lover of both this music and the discipline of art in general, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what Billie has put together for herself within this lane we call Jazz.

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

TBD (Piano)

Ed Bennett (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Like the exponential growth curve of a bamboo tree, this group has been on a similar trajectory since its inception in 2012. And while the pandemic presented a few curve balls, they were just the ones needed to make the adjustments that have brought us to where we are toady. So as we continue to steer ourselves towards newer—as well as uncharted territories—we’ll always be indebted to the opportunities that we’ve had to refine our work on the stage of The 1905 over the course of their existence.

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week outing, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

While it’s been a while sine this group has performed together, every time we do it’s an event worth talking about and remembering. And just like the feeling of reconnecting with old friends is what it’s like to perform with this group, we hope that you’ll use this performance as an excuse to do the same with friends you’ve been meaning to reconnect with as well. After all, what better way to make a meaningful memory with friends and loved ones than through the shared experience of live music!!

Click here to purchase your tickets

Ben Fowler (Alto Sax)

Chance Hayden (Guitar)

Matt Sazima (Piano)

Ross Garlow (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

While the scale of performances that I do where it includes vocalists, versus pure instrumentals, weighs much heavier towards the latter. However, it’s always a treat for me when I get to work with those vocalists whose skillset is as flexible as any world class instrumentalist. And on this occasion that’s exactly what we’ll all be in store for!

As the winner of New York City's 'Best of the Best' Jazzmobile Vocal Competition and two-time cultural ambassador with the US Embassy’s Arts Envoy Program, she has emerged as a commanding and magnetic presence on the global stage. Originally from Boise, Idaho and longtime resident of Harlem, Braden blends jazz, soul and pop to win the hearts of audiences around the world. She has headlined at New York City’s most iconic venues, including Birdland & The Blue Note (Groove Series) with past residencies at the beloved 55 Bar and Minton’s Playhouse. Braden’s international reach continues to grow, with sold-out shows at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and increasing acclaim across European festival and club stages. Her sophomore album, Cannon & Sparrow (2023), is a stirring tribute to resilience — showcasing the vocal prowess, emotional range, and that define her work.

With that said, grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect cap to your week, as you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting in Portland to experience world-class music like this up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

Like the exponential growth curve of a bamboo tree, this group has been on a similar trajectory since its inception in 2012. And while the pandemic presented a few curve balls, they were just the ones needed to make the adjustments that have brought us to where we are toady. So as we continue to steer ourselves towards newer—as well as uncharted territories—we’ll always be indebted to the opportunities that we’ve had to refine our work on the stage of The 1905 over the course of their existence.

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week outing, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for high school and college aged musicians (as well as band instructors), the Christopher Brown Quartet hosts an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” as a way to imbue young students with the tools needed to thrive within world-class music making environments like NYC.

So if you fancy yourself a serious musician with high musical aspirations for your future, then this is an event that’s worth priotitizing, as it only happens once a month.

This event is sponsored by Montavilla Jazz.

Click here for event details.

House Band

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Since 1982, the Mt Hood Jazz Festival has been doing its part to keep the culture of Jazz relevant to both the NW, country, and globe as a whole. And so I’m delighted to be stepping on stage again at the Mount Hood Community College campus on Friday April 24th with bassist/vocalist Endea Owens (one of the new bright lights on the global Jazz scene), alongside powerhouse pianist Keith Brown (son of legendary pianist Donald Brown, formerly of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers).

For tickets and info, click here!

JOIN PJCE AT WILF’S FOR HAPPY HOUR JAZZ ON THURSDAY NIGHTS

There has been a real concerted effort on the part of a few key organizations here in Portland to help raise the profile of this music we call Jazz; and to the point that it can once again occupy a space within the normal discourse of society. And one such org is the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE). And one of the areas that they’re looking to activate is the area in around our train station, as it’s one of the oldest and most significant landmarks we have. So I want you to enjoy this performance as well as show your support for this worthwhile mission of helping to make Portland the thriving hub of creativity and prosperity here in the NW that it once was.

Pre-purchase your tickets and meet us under the clock tower at Union Station for a fun happy hour hang.

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

In an effort to create meaningful culture building moments within a Jazz context for high school and college aged musicians (as well as band instructors), the Christopher Brown Quartet hosts an ongoing series entitled “Behind the Scene” as a way to imbue young students with the tools needed to thrive within world-class music making environments like NYC.

So if you fancy yourself a serious musician with high musical aspirations for your future, then this is an event that’s worth priotitizing, as it only happens once a month.

This event is sponsored by Montavilla Jazz.

Click here for event details.

House Band

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

David Goldblatt (Piano)

Christian Ramirez (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

The 1st Saturday of each month finds vocalist Billie Eidson performing at Studio One with a rotating cast of musicians. And on this day she’ll be backed by myself and a group that I’ve assembled for her. While she may be a high powered attorney by trade, she’s been able to seamlessly re-apply her intelligence within her profession into her development as a Jazz vocalist. So within the short number of years that she has dedicated herself to growing in this way, to say that the rise of her skillset is rather unprecedented for this area would be an understatement.

So if you consider yourself to be a lover of both this music and the discipline of art in general, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what Billie has put together for herself within this lane we call Jazz.

Billie Eidson (Vocals)

Weston Stuart (Piano)

Ed Bennett (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Like the exponential growth curve of a bamboo tree, this group has been on a similar trajectory since its inception in 2012. And while the pandemic presented a few curve balls, they were just the ones needed to make the adjustments that have brought us to where we are toady. So as we continue to steer ourselves towards newer—as well as uncharted territories—we’ll always be indebted to the opportunities that we’ve had to refine our work on the stage of The 1905 over the course of their existence.

With that said, we invite you to join us at not only the place we call home, but the home of Jazz & Jazz adjacent for both the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. So grab your friends and your tickets and join us for the perfect mid-week outing, where you’ll find other sonically sophisticated and culturally curious patrons. As far as Jazz clubs go in Portland, you won’t find a more authentic and intimate setting to experience some of the greatest world-class music up close and personal.

Click here for tickets!

John Nastos (Alto Sax)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)

Since my return to Portland in 2012, The Jazz Station has slowly become my home away from home when I’m not performing in Portland. And since my latest recording SOLE CITY pays tribute to NYC and my home state of Oregon, it only makes sense that I bring the music from this record to The Jazz Station.

So get your tickets as soon as you can, because this will likely sell out several weeks ahead of time.

Ticket’s can be purchased here.

John Nastos (Alto Saxophone)

Greg Goebel (Piano)

Garrett Baxter (Bass)

Christopher Brown (Drums)