The Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble and Musicians Union Local 99 have a great event coming up!

This announcement came via the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association and the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble:

PJCE's first large ensemble show is happening February19th at The Hallowed Halls

Union Makes Us Strong amplifies workers’ voices and modern labor issues in a free concert! Join PJCE and Musicians Union Local 99 for a concert exploring the past and present of Oregon’s labor movements through newly commissioned jazz compositions and arrangements performed by PJCE’s 12-member ensemble and guest vocalist Marilyn Keller. The free event will include premieres of compositions and arrangements by Kerry Politzer, Jasnam Daya Singh, Ryan Meagher, Lars Campbell, and Caroline Miller. Presented as part of the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, the music will touch on the causes of timber, health care, and farm workers, among others. Please RSVP here to make sure you have a spot at the show- we expect this one to fill up fast. WHEN: Monday, February 19th WHERE: The Hallowed Halls, 4420 SE 64th Ave, Portland TICKETS: Free to attend with RSVP More info about the composers and ensemble members can be found on our website. We can't wait to debut these new pieces for you!