Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble and Musicians Union Local 99 unite to tell Oregon’s Union stories through song. Tickets are free with registration. The Hallowed Halls is 21+ after 9:00 PM.

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.

PJCE members for the concert are: John Nastos alto sax, flute, and clarinet; Joe Manis soprano, flute, and clarinet; Mieke Bruggeman bari sax and bass clarinet; Gary Harris tenor sax; Greg Garrett trumpet; Paul Mazzio trumpet; Lars Campbell trombone; Chris Shuttleworth trombone; Dave Captein, bass; Christopher Brown, drums; Ryan Meagher, guitar; Kerry Politzer, piano; Jasnam Daya Singh, piano; Marilyn Keller vocals

Support for Union Makes Us Strong come from PJCE Sustainers, Musicions Union Local 99, the Music Performance Trust Fund, Oregon Nurses Association, The Holler Fund, Oregon ASFCME, and Northwest Oregon Labor Council.

Safety, Parking, and Accessibility:

We recognize that COVID cases are rising, so please stay home if you are not feeling well. Mask-wearing is optional at The Hallowed Halls, and hand sanitizer will be available.

Street parking is available, please allow plenty of time to park and make your way to the venue.

The Hallowed Halls entrance is accessible via a ramp walkway.

Individuals under the age of 21 are allowed to attend, but must be out of the building by 9:00 PM. The show will have an intermission to accomadte any minors that will need to leave.

More information available here.

Union Makes Us Strong- Amplifying Workers' Voices with New Jazz from PJCE