Jazz guitarist and composer Bill Frisell will be performing two nights at the 2012 U.S. Bank Portland Jazz Festival Presented by Alaska Airlines entitled “For Portland Only.” The first night will be held February 24th at 9:30 p.m. at The Crystal Ballroom, and the second night will be held February 25th at 7:00 p.m. at The Newmark Theatre.
The first night’s opening set dedicated to West and Bryant will feature Frisell, Greg Leisz (steel guitars), Tony Scherr (bass) and Kenny Wollesen (drums). The second set, titled “All We Are Saying,” plays homage to John Lennon and features the same lineup in addition to Jenny Scheinman (violin). Many of John Lennon’s original songs will be performed.
The second night will find Frisell performing solo followed by his 858 Quarters, which consists of him, Scheinman, Eyvid Kang (viola), and Hank Roberts (cello). The 858 Quartet will perform material from Sign of Life, their most recent release.
The Portland Jazz Festival begins February 17th and runs through February 27th. The festival also features Charlie Hunter, Branford Marsalis, and more.
For ticket information: www.boxofficetickets.com/pdxjazz
For more information about Bill Frisell: www.billfrisell.com
Source: DL Media Press Release
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