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The lessons of Wayne Shorter, engine of imagination

Shorter's biographer, Michelle Mercer, recalls the many "isms" and lessons she learned from her time working with the legendary composer and saxophonist on his biography, Footprints.

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PDX and beyond: Where to check out live jazz

Here's your chance to support the local, national and international artists who celebrate jazz without boundaries.

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Theo Croker: Tiny Desk Concert

The trumpeter brings his unmistakably chill attitude and determination to expand the sound of jazz to this stripped-down Tiny Desk set.

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Thursday, March 23 3 a.m.
Christopher Brown Quartet
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Thursday, March 23 3:30 a.m.
MONQUI PRESENTS SCARY POCKETS
Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212, USA
Saturday, March 25 2:30 a.m.
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Saturday, March 25 4 a.m.
The Get Down & Sould Out Productions present True Love | greaterkind
Sunday, March 26 2:30 a.m.
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA

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