Welcome to the site of the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble! We are a 14-piece group that commissions and performs new music by composers in Portland, OR.
We had a nice concert during this year’s Portland Jazz Festival in February back at Gallery 135. We’re looking forward to our final performance of this season Friday, May 4 at the Secret Society Ballroom. The Octet will play the first set and the full band will follow, with new compositions from Andrew Oliver, Joseph Berman, and Galen Clark along with material from our existing book. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE HERE!
More details, pre-concert composer essays, and other news can be found at our blog. You can stay informed about what’s going on by signing up for our e-mail list here!
