King Louie & Renato Caranto, with Michael Raynor on drums, will have the pleasure of opening for a very cool veteran British band, The New Mastersounds. The Mastersounds are definitely funky and definitely entertaining! I hope you can come check out this show. Tickets are a very reasonable $25. (Doors: 7:00; our set: 8-8:45 pm.) I'm not sure of the seating situation, so I'd advise arriving early.

Here's a blurb about the New Mastersounds from the Wonder Ballroom website. You can check out their many live videos on YouTube.

For over two decades, The New Mastersounds have maintained more than just a reputation of longevity. Instead, they’ve cultivated a rare balance of consistency, yet commitment to constantly evolving their sound. Forged out of the golden age of the modern funk and soul revival in 1999, the band has amassed a catalog of sixteen albums, embarked on countless world tours, and drawn in a broad audience through both their original material and collaborations with esteemed vocalists and remixers. After a two-year hiatus of in-person engagements, the band retreated to the brand new Floki Studios in Iceland to hunker down and create their 17th studio album. ‘The Deplar Effect’ was released on Color Red in September 2022, and features Atlanta based vocalist Lamar Williams Jr, son of Lamar Williams of the Allman Brothers.

The Mel Brown Organ Trio has a monthly First Saturday gig as part of Tyrone Hendrix' "Lunch & Soul" series. But for the April edition, Chicagoan Michael Raynor will fill in for Mel on drums. Since Renato and I play regularly with Michael--most recently at the Seaside Jazz & Blues Festival--we'll be just fine. Come check it out if you can: this is a nice neigborhood venue, and the event is all-ages and no cover charge! (Weather willing, we'll be playing in the outdoor performance space out back.)

We're very happy to be keeping our Thursday night tradition alive--20 years at Jimmy Mak's and 6 years at the JLR (with a 1-year COVID pause). On average, we play two Thursdays per month, and those shows frequently sell out, so you're advised to purchase your tickets ASAP! Go to the Jack London Revue's website (www.jacklondonrevue.com) to confirm dates and purchase advanced tickets (thru ticketweb.com).

We're very happy to be keeping our Thursday night tradition alive--20 years at Jimmy Mak's and 6 years at the JLR (with a 1-year COVID pause). On average, we play two Thursdays per month, and those shows frequently sell out, so you're advised to purchase your tickets ASAP! Go to the Jack London Revue's website (www.jacklondonrevue.com) to confirm dates and purchase advanced tickets (thru ticketweb.com).

This will be another real fun one! Singer/guitarist Chic Preston (think Mose Allison on guitar) will lead a quartet including Renato Caranto, sax; Tim Ortleib, drums; and me on organ. The Hood River Hotel lobby is the perfect venue for this. Come check it out and see for yourself! (Oh, and there's no cover charge.)

From the event website:

UPDATE 7/2/23: The band list is set! Tickets go on sale on this site December 1, 2023.

We are pleased to announce the 16 groups who will bring the music to you:

The Seaside HS Jazz Band

King Louie & Renato Caranto

Gordon Lee

Adriana Wagner

Ryan Meagher's Hammond, OR

PDX Worship Collective

Ramsey Embick

Reggie Houston

A Tribute to Janice Marie Scroggins & Linda Hornbuckle by Arietta Ward & Friends

Chance Hayden's Baritone Gold

Art Abrams' Swing Machine Big Band

Shelly Rudolph

The Quadraphonnes

Battle Hymns & Gardens

Mary Flower and the BBQ Boys

FEATURING JIMMIE HERROD - Oregon-based, internationally touring jazz vocalist

Golden Buzzer winner and Finalist on America’s Got Talent 2021

Seaside Jazz and Blues – an annual benefit for the Kyle Rieger Memorial Scholarship. This fund will help Seaside School District students pay for band camps and instrument rental or purchase. A gift will also be given to a graduating Senior (or Seniors) intent on pursuing music or other artistic endeavors.

The inaugural event will happen March 15, 16, and 17, 2024. Patrons can enjoy listening to diverse forms of jazz from 16 bands over three days at the Seaside Convention Center.

Food and drink, art, and festival merchandise will be available.

Come join us for this unique event.

Renato and I are looking forward to playing at this gorgeous, intimate, brand new wine bar in downtown Camas (right across the street from the Liberty Theater). Unlike most restaurants, this one was designed with musical acoustics in mind, so it sounds great! Obviously the wine is a highlight, but the appetizers are good too. Come check it out if you're a Clark County-ite! (no cover charge)

We're very happy to be keeping our Thursday night tradition alive--20 years at Jimmy Mak's and 6 years at the JLR (with a 1-year COVID pause). On average, we play two Thursdays per month, and those shows frequently sell out, so you're advised to purchase your tickets ASAP! Go to the Jack London Revue's website (www.jacklondonrevue.com) to confirm dates and purchase advanced tickets (thru ticketweb.com).

This will be a fun one! Guitarist/vocalist Chic Preston reminds me of Mose Allison; he's great fun to play with. Joining Chic and me will be the great Jason Palmer on drums. Making it extra cool: the the historic Hood River Hotel's lobby makes for a wonderful venue. Come check it out and see for yourself! (no cover charge)

This brunch series, curated by the venue's co-owner Tyrone Hendrix (a great drummer in his own right) is great fun! Renato Caranto and I will be joining the legendary Mel Brown once again. No cover, all-ages, and at a civilized hour. What's not to like??

We're very happy to be keeping our Thursday night tradition alive--20 years at Jimmy Mak's and 6 years at the JLR (with a 1-year COVID pause). This special 90-minute set will represent the group's 2024 PDX Jazz Festival appearance.

It's always a blast to play with "The Four Kings" (i.e., King Louie & Renato Caranto plus Sean Holmes & Edwin Coleman III), and Northwood Public House is our very favorite place to do it! Delicious food, super friendly staff, cool decor, easy parking: what's not to like? (No cover charge!)

Mel Brown, Renato Caranto and myself (3/4 of the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group) will be playing at this great Lake Oswego venue every Sunday evening beginning in March. In February, it's the 4th & 18th, & 25th. Come check it out; the joint is big & beautiful, with a great sound system, quality food, drink & service, EZ parking, pool tables, and more! And any time you have the legendary Mel Brown on drums, you know the music is going to be memorable! [Check the dinner specials for 2/18]

Mel Brown, Renato Caranto and myself (3/4 of the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group) will be playing at this great Lake Oswego venue every Sunday evening beginning in March. In February, it's alternating weeks--the 4th & 18th. Come check it out; the joint is big & beautiful, with a great sound system, quality food, drink & service, EZ parking, pool tables, and more! And any time you have the legendary Mel Brown on drums, you know the music is going to be memorable!

We're very happy to be keeping our Thursday night tradition alive--20 years at Jimmy Mak's and 6 years at the JLR (with a 1-year COVID pause). On average, we play two Thursdays per month, and those shows frequently sell out, so you're advised to purchase your tickets ASAP! Go to the Jack London Revue's website (www.jacklondonrevue.com) to confirm dates and purchase advanced tickets (thru ticketweb.com).

This brunch series, curated by the venue's co-owner Tyrone Hendrix (a great drummer in his own right) is great fun! Renato Caranto and I will be joining the legendary Mel Brown once again. No cover, all-ages, and at a civilized hour. What's not to like?

Mel Brown, Renato Caranto and myself (3/4 of the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group) will be playing at this great Lake Oswego venue every Sunday beginning in March. In February, it'll be alternating weeks--the 4th & 18th. Come check it out; the joint is big & beautiful, with a great sound system, quality food, drink & service, EZ parking, pool tables, and more! And any time you have the legendary Mel Brown involved, you know the music is going to be memorable!

We're very happy to be keeping our Thursday night tradition alive--20 years at Jimmy Mak's and 6 years at the JLR (with a 1-year COVID pause). On average, we play two Thursdays per month, and those shows frequently sell out, so you're advised to purchase your tickets ASAP! Go to the Jack London Revue's website (www.jacklondonrevue.com) to confirm dates and purchase advanced tickets (thru ticketweb.com).

Our Sunday Dinner Jazz Series @ At the Garages is going weekly in the new year! Mel Brown was our special guest drummer on January 7, and the swinging Chicago transplant Michael Raynor will man the drums the rest of the month. This gig is too cool! Big attractive two-level venue just 1 minute off I-5 at the Lower Boone's Ferry exit. Plenty of parking, friendly staff, and delicious dinner specials offered each week. Come check out the Portland metro area's new off-night jazz venue!

Our Sunday Dinner Jazz Series @ At the Garages is going weekly in the new year! Mel Brown was our special guest drummer on January 7, and the swinging Chicago transplant Michael Raynor will man the drums the rest of the month. This gig is too cool! Big attractive two-level venue just 1 minute off I-5 at the Lower Boone's Ferry exit. Plenty of parking, friendly staff, and delicious dinner specials offered each week. Come check out the Portland metro area's new off-night jazz venue!

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.

Sadly, our 20-year run as "Jimmy Mak's signature group" (The Oregonian) came to an end in December 2016 with Jimmy's untimely passing. But our new Thursday night residency at the Jack London Revue is going very well--with three years already under our belt. This is a beautiful, recently-renovated downstairs venue reminiscent of classic jazz clubs of the 50's & 60's. The club features a great sound system, plenty of comfortable seating, intimate lighting, good food, drink & service, and even a dance floor.