2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival
Presented by PDX Jazz
Welcome to the 2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival — Livestreaming from Portland, Havana, London, Johannesburg and Brooklyn this year and Celebrating jazz music and culture in Portland for 18 consecutive years! Festival highlights, artist descriptions, venue and ticket information can be found by clicking through each link above.
Become a MEMBER of PDX Jazz and watch 2021 Festival shows online for FREE!
HOW TO WATCH LIVE STREAM FESTIVAL EVENTS
Purchase a ticket(s) to any Festival event (show or film) here. You will be emailed a ticket link + an event specific password. To view the stream, click the link and then input the event specific password to gain access to the stream. You will receive an initial confirmation email upon purchase + a reminder email the day of the show. Music performances will be available for viewing for 48 hours. Films will be available for viewing for 72 hours.
TicketWeb and Hollywood Theatre (films) are the official ticketing companies of the 2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival.
PDX JAZZ MEMBERS
Active PDX Jazz members view all music performances during the Festival for free and receive a member’s discount on films. Members do not need to purchase tickets to watch music performances. If you are a member, you will be emailed a single (universal) password the week of February 15th that allows you to gain access to Festival streams for free. The email will include links to every applicable event accessible with the universal password.
Active PDX Jazz members who purchase a ticket(s) to any Festival film will receive a discounted price by entering the password emailed to you to receive the members discount on film ticket purchases (password is applicable to all 3 films). You will be emailed a ticket link + an event specific password. To view the stream, click the link and then input the event specific password to gain access to the stream. You will receive an initial confirmation email upon purchase + a reminder email the day of the show.
FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
All Festival events that are free to the public will be accessible by visiting our website pdxjazz.org. Simply click the event link on our home page and enjoy watching!
DEVICES
2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival Live Streams will be viewable on any device that is connected to the Internet (computer, tablet, phone, TV).
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
News & Announcements
PDX JAZZ RADIO HOUR TUESDAYS 6PM (PST) on KMHD 89.1
FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2021 BIAMP PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL
TICKETS FOR THE BIAMP PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL ON SALE
Biamp PDX Jazz Festival
The PDX Jazz Festival is a two-week multi-venue celebration of jazz, ‘live’ concerts and education events, presented each February in Portland, Oregon. Nationally and regionally supported as a cultural tourism initiative in celebration of Black History Month, PDX Jazz Festival is dedicated to evolving America’s indigenous art form, featuring recognized jazz masters and rising jazz stars, alongside local jazz heroes.
PDX Jazz Presents
In addition to the PDX Jazz Festival, PDX Jazz produces a variety of year-round performances showcasing acclaimed national and international jazz musicians, as well as the renowned talent of Portland’s musician community. Our programming explores the center and the fringe of jazz, connecting jazz to many Portland neighborhoods and to communities beyond the region’s boundaries. On-going partnerships with Lan Su Chinese Garden and Juneteenth Oregon anchor our summer programming.
PDX JAZZ Spring 2021 Mix
A tasty warmer weather mix of new music from artists we love who have or will be performing at PDX Jazz Festivals or Events.
Additional PDX Jazz Playlists
PDX Jazz Promotional Video
Song: Archie Shepp, 'Hipnosis'
Thundercat covers "What's the Use?" by Mac Miller
During the 2020 BIAMP Portland Jazz Festival, Thundercat closed his set at the Kridel Grand Ballroom with one of our favorite tracks off of the late rapper's "Swimming."
Kassa Overall: Backpack Jazz Producing In Portland
In February 2020, backpack jazz producer Kassa Overall brought his mobile studio to Portland for the PDX Jazz Festival and the release of his second, and most personal, album through Brownswood Recordings.
Along the way, he dished out real talk on his nomadic creative process and why music is his secret for a balanced life.
Meet Mel Brown, The Portland Jazz Legend Who Plays For Something Greater Than Himself
If you've heard any '70s-era Motown record, you've probably heard Mel Brown's drumming. But if you happen to live in Portland, it's much more likely that you've seen him play live jazz.
Select Artist Photos
All photos used with permission. Please visit our Media Credits page for more information.
PDX Jazz Podcast
PDX JAZZ RADIO HOUR
Episode 1 - Air Date 1.19.2021
The PDX Jazz podcast series will be online soon!
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Interviews with PDX Jazz Festival Artists
Archie Shepp / Ashley Kahn Jazz Conversation
Portland Jazz Festival at Art Bar 2020
Giant of the Jazz avant-garde Archie Shepp talks music with journalist Ashley Kahn at the Art Bar for the 2020 Portland Jazz Festival.
Stanley Jordan/Ashley Kahn Jazz Conversation
Portland Jazz Festival 2020 at the Art Bar, February 21, 2020.
Listen to guitarist Stanley Jordan and Jazz journalist Ashley Kahn talking music. Portland Jazz Festival Jazz Conversation.
PDX Jazz Partners
