Live Music at Farina Bakery!!

Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night for amazing live performances from talented local musicians. See our full schedule below, or view & download calendar here!

Interested in performing? Contact Andrew Gewecke, our Music Director

This Week

Thursday, December 11th - Noah Mortola Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Our jam is extra-special this week, because it’ll be led by a truly all-star cast: a renowned trio of Noah Mortola on drums, Bill Athens on bass, and Chris Clark-Johnson on guitar. Swing by if you’re a musician to play with some of Portland’s finest artists. Swing by if you’re a fan of baked goods to sit back and hear some really killer music. Either way, avoid the days of crazy atmospheric river rain with a cozy night of jazz. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Friday, December 12th - Scott Allen Electric Cello

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Scott Allen is an innovative electric cellist and session artist. He performs in multiple bands, and as a solo artist under the brands ScottAllenCello and Cellographic. He is renowned for his unique fusion of electric cello, looping, and effects to create thematic multi-genre musical dreamscapes.

He is also one of the premier fusion instrumental musicians in Portland. He is an engineering pioneer of visual-sonic hybrid arts, sometimes staging shows with projection accompaniment or a variety of unique effect pedals His catalogue of original compositions spans a wide musical gauntlet, ranging from classic groove and ballad tunes, to film-inspired scoring, to free-jazz ambient soundscapes. He is a true Renaissance man and a genuine multi-talent, this is an act that we guarantee you have not seen before.

Saturday, December 13th - Two Against None

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Two Against None is a musical project that strives to redefine what a jazz duo is. Consisting of Brantley Bacon on keyboards and Bobby Meador on bass, this group pulls influences from metal, funk, hip-hop, electronic music, and more, molded around traditional jazz song structures and idioms. Rhythmically drive and always curious, Two Against None will take your favorite songs and standards, turning them upside down and inside out for a novel experience unlike any other.

Coming Weeks

Past Performances

Saturday, December 6th - Jazz Interlude

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Jazz Interlude is a 4-piece instrumental band that has been in the Portland scene since 2012. We specialize in diverse swing standards from the 1920s to the 1970s as well as an array of original compositions written by band members Kathy James (piano) and Steve Morgan (bass), with Eric Austin on alto saxophone.

Friday, December 5th - The Ben Harris Combo

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Originally from San Jose, CA, Ben Harris attends the University of Oregon, where he received his Bachelor’s of Jazz Studies in 2023. While at the university, Ben has studied with Idit Shner, Steve Owen, Joe Manis, and Keith Brown, as well as Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington on flute. As a member of the Oregon Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Arts Oregon, UO’s top large ensemble and combo respectively, Ben has been fortunate to perform alongside Omar Thomas and Braxton Cook, among others.

Ben returned to the University of Oregon in the fall of 2023 as a graduate employee, fulfilling teaching duties in the jazz department while earning a Master’s in Jazz Studies. In the winter of 2024 Ben was invited to compete in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition during NASA’s biennial national conference. After competing live in Stillwater, Oklahoma against college students across North America, Ben placed as semi-finalist. Later that summer of 2024, Ben was invited to the Carinthian International Jazz Award, a worldwide competition drawing from saxophonists under the age of 26. After competing live in Arnoldstein, Austria, Ben was awarded second place.

Originally from Vancouver, Washington, Nik Barber is an accomplished and sought-after drummer in the Pacific Northwest. He earned his Master’s Degree in Drum Set Performance from the University of Oregon in 2024 and now maintains an active schedule as a performer, recording artist, and educator throughout the Portland metro area. Since 2022, Barber has performed nationally with the platinum-record-achieving group Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, appearing at notable venues and events such as The Blue Note Hawaii, Dimitrou’s Jazz Alley, SuperNova Ska Fest, and numerous performing arts centers across the country.

Barber is also a core member of the fusion trio Poikilo, which recently appeared at the Montavilla Jazz Festival and holds a weekly residency at Xport Rooftop Lounge. Beyond jazz and fusion, he performs with several genre-spanning groups, including Laundry (a rock band with over three million online streams), Mister Heavy (a rising hard-psych rock group), the Big Spender (a jazz-influenced singer-songwriter ensemble). In addition to his performance work, Barber maintains a thriving private lesson studio and teaches at both the Vancouver Music Academy and the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in his hometown of Vancouver, Washington.

Thursday, December 4th - Christian San Nicolas Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone, Weston Stuart on piano, Noah Mortola on drums, and Rodolfo Lopez on bass.

Our monthly PEOPLE MUSIC series is back with Farina resident artist Christian San Nicolas, leading another sublime evening of killer tunes, good conversation, and the best vibes east of the Willamette River. It’ll happen every month until the sun burns out. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, November 29th - The Olivia Fields Trio

With Olivia Fields on alto saxophone, Patrick Golicnik on bass, and Michael Rodenkirk on drums.

One of the most innovative voices in Portland comes for a one-night-only engagement at Farina with a phenomenal drum-and-bass trio. Expect thoughtful originals, new interpretations of standards, an incomparable swinging feel, and an enormous bebop vocabulary. Olivia Fields is a model for integrity, creativity, and commitment to her craft - and is not to be missed.

Friday, November 28th - TJ Wong

With Timothy James on guitar and Alec Donn on drums.

Portland, Oregon’s Timothy James is one of a kind. Often called a “phenomenon,” he combines honest songwriting with his plethora of influences to create his own sounds. With two records under his belt, he’s crafted a style that’s completely his own. His ouvre is rooted in classic singer-songwriter culture, suffused with pop intuition and unforgettable hooks. He is commonly compared to artists like John Mayer and Counting Crows, lending an unforgettable Portland twist to the best strands of country-pop funk.

Thursday, November 27th - NO JAZZ!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

COME BACK FOR OUR NORMAL JAM NEXT WEEK! <3 <3

Saturday, November 8th - Patrick Golicnik

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Patrick Golicnik on bass, Noah Mortola on drums, and Paul Moyer on piano.

Patrick Golicnik is back with a new headliner show, blending originals, standards, new wave interpretations of classic jazz, and a consistently stunning harmonic sound. Expect intricate trio communication from three top-tier practitioners of the jazz arts, each of whom lends a unique timbre to this inimitable band’s sound.

Friday, November 7th - The Annette Lowman Duo

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Annette Lowman on vocals and Ben Graves on guitar.

As far back as Annette Lowman can remember, music has been an important part of her life. She describes the jazz vocalists she fell in love with as “an enchanting force which moves her outside the reality of daily living.” Music performance has afforded her the opportunity to journey into other cultures, and provided her with the opportunity to meet, perform, and record with musicians who influenced her life both musically and personally. She develo0ped my career in music primarily throughout the United States, but her time in Europe - in Paris especially - gave her the experiences of a lifetime, which she brings to her performances in her current hometown of Portland, OR. With virtuoso guitarist Ben Graves providing accompaniment, Ms. Lowman will be providing an evening of sultry, harmonious vocal jazz that is not to be missed. Get away from the recent rain with the ultimate dose of syncopated sunshine.

Thursday, November 6th - Christian San Nicolas Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone, Sebastian Owens on piano, Sam Beilenson on drums, and Weston Stuart on piano.

Our monthly PEOPLE MUSIC series is back with Farina resident artist Christian San Nicolas, leading another sublime evening of killer tunes, good conversation, and the best vibes east of the Willamette River. It’ll happen every month until the sun burns out. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, November 1st - The Chris Lee Trio

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Chris Lee on vibes, Ben Graves on guitar, and Dan Schulte on bass. Chris’s trio holds a particular focus on exploring the music of composers such as Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Ralph Towner, and Egberto Gismonti - all musicians that were instrumental in defining what has been known as the ECM (Edition of Contemporary Music) sound. This is music of lyric subtlety and harmonic sophistication, perfect to round out a busy week.

Chris Lee is a drummer, vibist, and composer currently based in Portland, OR. In addition to recording and leading his own groups as a drummer, he has worked with diverse artists such as Joe Henderson, Lew Tabackin, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Roin Miles, Sheila Jordan, Mose Allison, John Handy, David “Fathead” Newman, George Cables, Nguyen Le, Sonny Simmons, and others. As a vibist he has led the chamber jazz trio Primal Mates and the Poetry Music Project with vocalist/cellist Colleen O’Brien. His compositions have been performed and/or recorded by Sheil Jordan, Steve Kuhn, Kenny Wheeler, Art Lande, and Paul McCandless.

Ben Graves has studied, shared the stage, and toured with national and internationally-known artists including Rick Zunigar (Stevie Wonder), Tony Dumas, Leon Russell, Dick Berk, and Charles McPherson. While living in Los Angeles, he studied classical guitar with Scott Tennant (of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet), Evan Hirschelman, and Robert Mayeur. Ben has performed in music festivals all over the U.S., including the Reno Jazz Festival and the Portland Jazz Festival. He has also performed with local jazz greats, including Ron Steen, Andre St. James, George Colligan, Bobby Torres, Dave Captein, John Stowell, and Darrell Grant. Ben holds his Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies degree from Portland State University, where he focused on orchestration, composition, jazz arranging, and jazz piano. Ben currently resides in Portland, OR, where he performs regularly in jazz, chamber music, and Latin ensembles. He leads his own jazz quartet, and performs regularly with Bossa PDX, The Gordon Lee Quintet, Annette Lowman, and The Brazilian Guitar Duo.

Dan Schulte, bassist, is well-versed in many methods of music making, including jazz, classical, chamber, Americana, rock, blues, and many more. Schulte for years taught jazz and classical bass at PSU, PCC, Whitman College, Western Oregon, Lewis and Clark, and more. He taught at Lionel Hampton summer music camp at University of Idaho, and at Mel Brown’s summer jazz workshop in Monmouth. He was also the jazz band director at University of Portland, and he was principal bass for years in several community orchestras, including The Tualatin Valley Symphony, and The Willamette Falls Symphony. He has studied with Dave Holland, Glen Moore, Larry Zgonc, and Curtis Burris, and was involved with several artistic jazz projects in Portland during the last several decades.

Friday, October 31st - NO JAZZ TONIGHT - HALLOWEEN!

Go eat some candy and come back tomorrow!!!!!

Thursday, October 30th - Swingin’ Sounds Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:00-9:30 P.M.

Our monthly Swingin’ Sounds open jam is back!!! This week, it’s hosted by Neil Teller on tenor saxophone, Marcus Rudolph on drums, Jack Maiolo on guitar and Sebastian Owens on bass. The Sounds will indeed be Swingin’. This is an open jam with a particular emphasis on young musicians who want to play in the community. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, October 25th - Under the Deku Tree

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30

With Erik Lazo on alto saxophone, Michael Tran on tenor saxophone, Frankie Bryant on guitar, Max Mitchell on bass, and Joey Ten Eyck on drums.

Under the Deku Tree (UDT) is Portland’s loud and lively funk-fusion and jazz cover band that takes on classic video game and J-music tunes. They don’t just cover the melodies; they totally re-imagine them, crafting arrangements that feel genuinely fresh and exciting for fans and newcomers alike.

Saxophonist Soneji kicked the band off in 2017. Since then, UDT has earned its reputation for a dynamic sound, seriously sharp improvisation, and killer live shows. They’ve toured up and down the West Coast, usually bringing their full-force, nine-piece lineup with a complete horn section. But for Farina’s intimate space, they’re stripping down to glorious five-piece “pocket band” that delivers all of the 8-bit sound they’re known for without blowing the roof off.

Friday, October 24th - The Xander Buck Band

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Xander Buck on alto saxophone, Noah Bernacki on drums, Aaron Noland on piano, and Steven Walker on bass.

Xander Buck is an alto saxophonist from Portland, OR. He grew up busking in Northeast Portland and going to jams in the Portland scene, and studied with local Portland organizations PYJO (Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra), AJAM (The Alan Jones Academy of Music), and MYS (Metropolitan Youth Symphony). His most recent collaboration was with the MYS Jazz All Stars, featuring international luminary Esperanza Spalding. He is currently studying jazz saxophone with Idit Shner at the University of Oregon.

Noah Bernacki is a jazz drummer from the Eugene area who has performed with a variety of local and national legends of the jazz world, including: New York trombonist Michael Davis, Esperanza Spalding, Francisco Torres, and more. He was also selected as one of the 30 best young Jazz Musicians in the nation in 2023, going on to become involved with the Brubeck Jazz Summit. He studies Jazz at the University of Oregon on a full scholarship to study with esteemed professors such as Steve Owen, Paul Krueger, Ken Mastrogiovanni, and Keith Brown.

Aaron Noland is a jazz musician from Eugene. Aaron is the pianist in the University of Oregon’s Jazz Arts combo and in the Oregon Jazz Ensemble. Aaron has played in a variety of settings, ranging from classical percussion, to reggae, to hip-hop. Aaron is currently sutdying piano with UO Professor Keith Brown.

Steven Walker is an upright bass player from Portland, OR. He performed with the Portland Youth Philharmonic throughout his high school years, in addition to directing his own jazz combo. He won 1st place in bass solo and ensemble competition in 2025. He performs today with Orchestra Next and with the University of Oregon’s Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Lab II. He is currently studying the upright bass with Tyler Abbot, as well as studying music education, at the University of Oregon.

Thursday, October 23rd - Alec Donn Open Jam

THIS EVENTS IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Phillip Grahzdan on bass, Davasaté Phelps on piano, and Alec Donn on drums.

Alec Donn is a drummer from Portland, OR who studies jazz music at Portland State University under the direction of George Colligan and Darrell Grant. Alec blends elements of blues and improvisational music with Davasaté Phelps and Phillip Grahzdan, paying homage to jazz’s harmonic roots while imparting his own meditative spin to each set. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, October 18th - The Shiloh Rush Combo

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Bella Fitzgerald on guitar, Harrison Matz on piano, Shiloh Rush on drums, and Kenji Tanaka on bass.

Returning to Farina for the second time, The Shiloh Rush Combo is a small jazz group from Vancouver, Washington. All of its members attend Mountain View High School, where they participate in the school’s prestigious jazz program. After their debut playing in the Montavilla Jazz Festival, they have built a strong presence in and around Portland and Vancouver, playing at local breweries and restaurants in the area.

Friday, October 17th - Smut City Jellyroll Society

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

The Smut City Jellyroll Society Trio plays old blues and jazz from the 1920s and 1930s, as well as original songs written in the style of that era. Featuring powerful vocals by Chelsea Barnes, fingerpicked guitar and vocals by Doug Shafer, and Shoehorn Conley on percussion, tap dancing, and other eclectic talents, this is a blast from the past that will remind you why the 20s really were roarin’!

Thursday, October 16th - Patrick Golicnik Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Virtuoso bassist Patrick Golicnik is spearheading our jam this week, with masters of the craft Pablo Rivarola on trumpet and Noah Mortola on guitar. Expect deft, chill jazz stylings to shepherd you into the shortening days of fall. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, October 11th - Bikini Drone

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

From Portland, Oregon - Bikini Drone fuses upbeat blends of tropical soul, euro-disco, surfy ska, and desert rock uniquely crafted into world spy-pop dance grooves. They possess a deep reverence for both timeless song craft and improvisational explorations. Absolutely uncompromising in their artistic vision, this is a show where compositional creativity is on full display. Not to be missed.

Friday, October 10th - Prism

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Marshall Peterson on bass, AJ Allida on piano, Thomas Tuerff on saxophone and Marcus Rudolph on drums.

Prism - the sensational new combo from Portland stalwart Marshall Peterson - is bringing its latest permutation to Farina for a night of stylish, well-composed jazz. Expect deft improvisation, thoughtful melodies, and the highest class of artistry from an original and skilled group.

Thursday, October 9th - Cori Arnold Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Kerry Politzer on piano and Marcus Rudolph on drums.

Cori is a bassist and percussionist from Phoenix, Arixona. Largely self-taught, they have a diverse musical background including experience in hip hop, straight-ahead jazz, and regional Mexican traditions. Their own background is as diverse as their tastes, occupying intersections as multiracial and queer. They have vocational experience in public education, copyediting and social services, and they are currently in nursing school at OHSU. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, October 4th - ALBUM RELEASE SHOW: Ixitikos Cortes, “7 Wheels of Me”

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Portland trombonist Ixitikos Cortes is bringing his first published album to Farina. A triumph of alternative jazz fusion and personal exploration, Cortes has this to say about “7 Wheels of Me,” which is now streaming on all platforms:

“7 Wheels of Me” is an album I wrote during my 3rd year at PSU. Originally wanting to set myself apart from others when doing a recital, I thought, ‘why don’t I just write my own recital, have it the way I want?’ I was very tired of hearing standards as a way of ‘proving’ one’s talent to others. I started to think about what I wanted to prove to myself about my musicianship, what I can do, what make me stand out. At the time I was learning and experiencing different ideas of religion, beliefs, ideologies, learning about myself and what I wanted from those practices. Crystals and meditation were an easy gateway to a much larger tradition than I originally was aware of. And then I started learning about Chakras, and how Chakras influenced learnings and practices from the Middle East and how they are related to religious traditions today. Then I thought: Why don’t I write music to all of this that I’ve learned, what would that look like? Does theology intertwine with music? Yes, absolutely. The basic Chakra system involves 7 metaphysical wheels, each associated with a meaning, vibrating at a specific frequency. Music has its own vibration, and this idea helped guide my work.”

Friday, October 3rd - ONE NIGHT ONLY: CASSIA DAWN

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Fresh off of her latest Pacific Northwest tour, Cassia Dawn has spent the last 18 years performing on the streets, fairs, and festivals of the Pacific Northwest. Her happy-go-lucky approach to life mixed with her fierce Oregon grit gives her a story to tell, and since 2022 she’s been telling it in the musical heart of Nashville. Styled as Soul/Pop with an Acoustic hear, Cassia performs with an expressive vocal style, thought-provoking lyrics, and a sprinkle of Music Theory. Her music is designed to immerse the listener in questions, chaos, and the redemption of their own story.

Performance-wise, Cassia has played at various venues in Hollywood CA, Austin TX, and Portland OR at private engagements, weddings, coffee shops, and festivals, from opening ceremonies performing the National Anthem to singing on the main stage for International Youth Groups. She has opened for Independent artists Paul Wright and Bradford Loomis. Cassia’s voice has been heard on the “Free Indeed” podcast and in advertisements for the Central Oregon Film Festival; she has also done voice-over work, and she has had her music featured in corporate film projects for Central Oregon Showcase. Internationally, she has performed overseas with children and adults on mission programs in South America, Europe, and Ukraine, as well as working with at-risk youth in the U.S.

Since attending Musicians’ Institute in Hollywood CA, Cassia has released 6 singles and an EP as a soloist, along with 2 EPs and 2 singles with her duo, called “The Uncharted Project” and composed of herself and LA jazz guitarist John Fortune. In 2024, Cassia released two EPs, “Postcards” and “Letters to the Editor.” In 2025 she released a coffee-themed EP, “Life is Like a Latte,” and a single, “Dear July.”

Thursday, October 2nd - Christian San Nicolas Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

PEOPLE MUSIC is back with Farina resident artist Christian San Nicolas, leading another sublime evening of killer tunes, good conversation, and the best vibes east of the Willamette River. It’ll happen every month until the sun burns out. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, September 27th - The Ben Graves Group

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Ben Graves on guitar, Tim Rap on drums and Brian Healey on bass.

Ben Graves has studied, shared the stage, and toured with nationally and internationally-known artists including Rick Zunigar (Stevie Wonder), Tony Dumas, Leon Russell, Dick Berk, and Charles McPherson. While living in Los Angeles, he studied classical guitar with Scott Tennant (of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet), Evan Hirschelman, and Robert Mayeur. Ben has performed in music festivals all over the U.S., including the Reno Jazz Festival and the Portland Jazz Festival. He has performed with local jazz greats including Ron Steen, Andre St. James, George Colligan, Bobby Torres, Dave Captein, John Stowell and Darrell Grant. Ben holds his Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies degree from Portland State University, where he focused on orchestration, composition, jazz arranging and jazz piano. Ben currently resides in Portland, OR, where he performs regularly in jazz, chamber music, and Latin ensembles. He leads his own jazz quartet, and performs regularly with Bossa PDX, the Gordon Lee Quintet, Annette Lowman, Choro de Alegria and The Brazilian Guitar Duo.

Friday, September 26th - The Colleen Kitchen Duo (New Normal)

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Storied pianist Colleen Kitchen (piano) and stalwart right-hand Corby (guitar) started doing masked jams outdoors during lockdown. What began as a pandemic time-killer blossomed, over years of hard work, into one of Portland’s premier smooth jazz sensations. Killing the classic canon with an expertise that is rarely found, New Normal was born and grew into a rotating cast of stellar musicians. The core of the band will be putting on an intimate duo show at Farina this Friday.

Thursday, September 25th - Swingin’ Sounds Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:00-9:30 P.M.

Our monthly Swingin’ Sounds open jam is back!!! This week, it’s hosted by Neil Teller on tenor saxophone, Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone, Karina Foster on drums, and GHS phenoms Jude Sheridan on bass and Sarah on piano. The Sounds will indeed be Swingin’. This is an open jam with a particular emphasis on young musicians who want to play in the community. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, September 20th - The Weston Stuart Trio (W3)

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Weston Stuart on piano, Alec Donn on drums, and Philip Grahzdan on bass.

One of the most innovative voices in modern jazz piano takes the stage with a brand-new trio formulation. Their debut performance will run the gamut from burning upbeat swing to abstract new compositions. An electric collaboration between established masters of the art, this combination is not to be missed.

Friday, September 19th - Jazz Interlude

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Jazz Interlude is a 4-piece instrumental band that has been in the Portland scene since 2012. We specialize in diverse swing standards from the 1920s to the 1970s as well as an array of original compositions written by band members Kathy James (piano) and Steve Morgan (bass), with Eric Austin on alto saxophone.

Thursday, September 18th - Ixitikos Cortes Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

With Ixitikos Cortes on trombone, Bobby Meador on bass, Hunter Crawford on drums, Orion Broughton on baritone saxophone, and Micah Aylovsannd on piano.

Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

PC: Neil Teller

Saturday, September 13th - Machado Mijiga (MM3)

THIS EVENT IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

Andrew Jones on bass, Paul Moyer on piano, and Machado Mijiga on drums.

Since arriving in Portland in 2009, multifarious bassist Andrew Jones has been difficult to categorize. Equally at home in a free improvisation collective or accompanying a songwriter, Jones’ personal musical sensibility has become a mainstay across the city’s musical landscape. He’s also been traversing Europe, Australia and North America with artists like the critically acclaimed Julia Holter, Brooklyn art rock veterans Barbez, and DIY avant-pop power couple Teton. While his work as a session player, improviser, arranger, recordist, and mixer has appeared on dozens of records and hundreds of gigs stretching across a multitude of stylistic universes, Jones has also been crafting his own unique musical world with the electronically-augmented, lyrically-driven art songs of his projects and/or you and The Crenshaw.

Paul Moyer began his piano studies at the age of 5 and has been creating and performing music ever since. While at Enterprise High School in Redding, California, he participated in almost every ensemble offered in the school’s music program, including the award-winning vocal jazz choir ‘T.B.A.’ Paul received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Lewis & Clark College. There, he studied piano under Dr. Susan DeWitt Smith and Randy Porter and served as a section leader for Cappella Nova, Lewis & Clark’s premier choir. Currently, Paul teaches and plays music across all genres in the Portland area.

Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically-trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative “box” at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga’s artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive and the medium of choice changes like the weather.

Friday, September 12th - Liquid Sun

THIS EVENT IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

Sasha Warner on guitar, Gabriel Porter on bass, and Turner Williams on drums.

Electric, soul-studded grooves from one of Portland’s sharpest upcoming groups. Expect formidable Latin rhythms, thoughtful riffs, absorbing soundscapes and a flawless command of modern jazz vernacular from a fresh voice on the scene.

Thursday, September 11th - Alec Donn Open Jam

THIS EVENTS IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

With Philip Grahzdan on bass, Davasaté Phelps on piano, Jack Beymer on alto saxohpone, and Alec Donn on drums.

Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, September 6th - The Bryan Smith Trio

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:30-9:30 P.M.

Bryan Smith on alto saxophone, Shao Way Wu on bass, and Uncle Lee on guitar.

Saxophonist, composer and educator Bryan Smith has been an active member of the jazz and improvised music scene in the Northwest. Having been a musician in both Seattle and Portland, Smith has been able to develop a unique and individualistic voice that is synonymous with West Coast Jazz. Influenced by West Coast bebop with players such as Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, and Lennie Tristano, mixed with the alternative rock of the 90’s that was popularized in the Northwest, Smith has found a way to incorporate history and regional identity in his music.

Friday, September 5th - ONE NIGHT ONLY: John Stowell and Pablo Rivarola

THIS EVENT IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

With JOHN STOWELL on guitar and Pablo Rivarola on trumpet.

John Stowell is an unparalleled guitarist who has toured prolifically nationally and internationally. He has released over a dozen albums to critical and popular acclaim, and has taught at jazz institutions in Germany, Indonesia, Argentina, the United States, and Canada. He has been a contributor for Down Beat, Guitar Player, and Canadian Musician and is the author of Jazz Guitar Mastery.

Pablo Rivarola is one of Oregon’s premier trumpet players. He has performed or recorded with almost every one of the city’s major jazz figures, including at the 1905, the Jack London Revue, and Portland Center Stage. He hosts the weekly Tuesday jazz jam session at Key’s Lounge.

Thursday, September 4th - Christian San Nicolas Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone, Marcus Rudolph on drums, Brantley Bacon on piano, and Rudy Lopez on bass.

PEOPLE MUSIC is back with Farina resident artist Christian San Nicolas, leading another sublime evening of killer tunes, good conversation, and the best vibes east of the Willamette River. It’ll happen every month until the sun burns out. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, August 30th - The Jason Okamoto Duo

THIS EVENT IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

Jason Okamoto, joined by the inimitable Hyung Nam, is bringing his unparalleled world music sound to Farina for a spectacular, one-night, double-guitar engagement.

Friday, August 29th - The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

With Anderson Donley on drums, Rudy Lopez on bass, Weston Stuart on piano and Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone.

Farina’s house band is back to end the month with a night of straight-ahead swing, latin grooves, and tender ballads. Showcasing Anderson Donley, stolen for a night from Eugene, OR, and Rudy Lopez, from PSU, in its rotating cast of stellar local musicians. Expect lots of passion and a lighthearted, energetic approach to some classic jazz, and come close out the week with Hawthorne Blvd’s most dedicated players!

Thursday, August 28th - Swingin’ Sounds Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:00-9:30 P.M.

Our monthly Swingin’ Sounds open jam is back!!! This week, it’s hosted by two pillars of the Portland jazz scene who will never pass up an opportunity to one-up each other with their horns: Neil Teller on tenor saxophone and Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone. The Sounds will indeed be Swingin’. This is an open jam with a particular emphasis on young musicians who want to play in the community. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, August 23rd - Wyatt Button

A Farina favorite! An unforgettable night of straight-ahead standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, with an intimate blend of improvisation, harmony, and soulful vocals. Wonderful lounge-singer atmosphere from a genuine old-school crooner.

Friday, August 22nd - Naked Moon

Mike Ewers on bass, Daniel Suprenant on drums and Troll Hart on piano.

Naked Moon is a Portland-based jazz trio. They explore compositions inspired by neo-soul, bebop, classical, and funk rock styles with eclectic and spontaneous improvisations. Each member is a force in their own right and together they deliver a sound as powerful as it is unpredictable.

Thursday, August 21st - Open Jam with Xylyn Hathaway

With Olivia Fields on alto saxophone and Dae Bryant on drums.

Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, August 16th - Tim DuRoche w/ WuBeDu

Join us for the sounds of revolution, freedom, and celebration as the trio of Noah Bernstein (alto saxophone), Shao-Way Wu (contrabass), and Tim DuRoche (drums) play in, out, and all around the jazz continuum - from ragtime to no time - including original compositions and music of Sun Ra, Carla Bley, Thelonious Monk, Jackie McLean, Sam Rivers, Paul Motian, and more!

Friday, August 15th - Kyra Jorgensen

Local up-and-coming jazz singer Kyra Jorgensen will be treating us to an evening of bold vocal jazz feats, with inimitable firebrand Ben Eichel on piano. Kyra studies at Lewis and Clark College, and is hot off the release of her debut album, “The Fool,” and exhibition of modern jazz ballads available for streaming anywhere good music is available.

Make sure to catch the feature at the beginning of the second set by The Lady Birds, an all-girls jazz quintet with a passion for playing music composed by leading women of the art.

Thursday, August 14th - AJ Allida and Cori Arnold Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 8-10 P.M.

Hosting this week’s open jam is unparalleled local pianist AJ Allida, star bassist Cori Arnold, and inimitable drummer Jane Johnson.

AJ is a pianist, composer, and music educator based in Portland, OR. Classically trained, his interest in jazz sparked and began to grow at Mt. Hood Community College. He transferred to Portland State University to study with esteemed musicians, including George Colligan, Kerry Politzer, and Darrell Grant. His playing draws inspiration from his experience as a Filipinx, trans and queer individual navigating life through its different pathways. Outside of music, AJ enjoys spending time with his wife Clair, family, friends, and pets!

Cori is a bassist and percussionist from Phoenix, Arixona. Largely self-taught, they have a diverse musical background including experience in hip hop, straight-ahead jazz, and regional Mexican traditions. Their own background is as diverse as their tastes, occupying intersections as multiracial and queer. They have vocational experience in public education, copyediting and social services, and they are currently in nursing school at OHSU.

Jane is a drummer based in PDX, and we are very excited to have her rounding out the house trio of local queer musicians. She is also an MHCC and PSU alum.

Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, August 9th - Xylyn Hathaway

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

Xylyn Hathaway on bass, Olivia Fields on alto saxophone, Wyck Malloy on tenor saxophone, and Dae Bryant on drums.

Friday, August 8th - Cori Arnold Trio

Bassist Cori Arnold is excited to bring their trio to Farina. Joining them are two younger musicians from the local scene, Thomas Tuerff on woodwinds and Denzel Ramirez on drums. Hailing from the Sonoran desert with a full sound and a unique approach, Cori is pleased to bring you their interpretation of the jazz tradition. Please enjoy a mix of new original tunes by Cori and by other local musicians, as well as a collection of standards that are dear to their heart. Prepare for a night that innovates on the classics and lifts the spirit with thoughtful, well-crafted jazz melodies.

Thursday, August 7th - Christian San Nicolas Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone, Marcus Rudolph on drums, Xylyn Hathaway on bass, and Weston Stuart on piano.

PEOPLE MUSIC is back with Farina resident artist Christian San Nicolas, leading another sublime evening of killer tunes, good conversation, and the best vibes east of the Willamette River. It’ll happen every month until the sun burns out. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, August 2nd - The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Isaac Hoffman on piano, and Anderson Donley on drums.

Farina’s house band is back to start August off with a night of straight-ahead swing, latin grooves, and tender ballads. Showcasing Anderson Donley, stolen for a night from Eugene, OR, and Isaac Hoffman, from Mount Hood Community College, in its rotating cast of stellar local musicians. Expect lots of passion and a lighthearted, energetic approach to some classic jazz, and come close out the week with Hawthorne Blvd’s most dedicated players!

Friday, August 1st - Adam Rea Trio

Adam Rea on guitar, Bryan Smith on saxophone, and Sebastian Owens on bass.

Adam Rea is a guitarist and occasional composer whose work has been called “Magical”, “Awesome”, and “Very good”. (Attribution unknown). He made his jazz pilgrimage to New York City in the early 2000’s, earning a BFA from New School University, where he studied with master musicians, including Vic Juris, Paul Bollenback, Joe Chambers, George Garzone, and Billy Hart. Adam’s first album of 9 original compositions, “Dance Machine,” was recorded in Portland, OR and released in 2022. “Dance Machine” is available at adamrea.bandcamp.com. The Adam Rea Trio is an exciting new configuration of adventurous musicians whose repertoire includes standards, originals, contrafacts, and facts; as well as the works of composers Thelonious Monk, Warne Marsh, Lalo Schiffrin, and Sun Ra.

Thursday, July 31st - Swingin’ Sounds Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Our monthly Swingin’ Sounds open jam is back!!! This week, it’s hosted by two pillars of the Portland jazz scene who will never pass up an opportunity to one-up each other with their horns: Neil Teller on tenor saxophone and Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone. The Sounds will indeed be Swingin’. This is an open jam with a particular emphasis on young musicians who want to play in the community. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, July 26th - Machado Mijiga w/ DoubleDash

Seamlessly blending a myriad of styles, soundscapes, and instrumentation, creative eclectics Machado Mijiga (drums) and Dario LaPoma (keyboards) join forces to become the dynamic duo DoubleDash, bridging the worlds of electronic music and jazz. With influences ranging from Bjork to Beethoven, A Tribe Called Quest to Tribal Tech Tones, or John Coltrane to John Cage, DoubleDash pushes the boundaries of jazz music to new frontiers, breathing new life into the age-old duo configuration.

Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically-trained, jazz -weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative “box” at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bnadleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio enginerer, to name a few. Mijiga can be seen touring with GRAMMY-winning band, Portugal. The Man throughout the year, among the many Portland-based groups he leads and supports when back home. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga’s artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather.

Dario LaPoma is a multi-genre pianist and composer living in Portland, Oregon. After studying Collaborative Piano at Lawrence University in the Midwest, Dario returned to Oregon and is currently an activer member of the music community, known for his tenure in bands led by the northwest luminaries Lady Rizo and Joe Kye, as well as other jazz, hip-hop and cross-over ensembles throughout the region. Dario released his debut album of original music, SWEPT, in the winter of 2020, and he looks forward to releasing new collaborative projects this year.

Find these cats on instagram at: @doubledashdudes; @machadomijiga; @dariolapoma.

Friday, July 25th - Smut City Jellyroll Society

The Smut City Jellyroll Society Trio plays old blues and jazz from the 1920s and 1930s, as well as original songs written in the style of that era. Featuring powerful vocals by Chelsea Barnes, fingerpicked guitar and vocals by Doug Shafer, and Shoehorn Conley on percussion, tap dancing, and other eclectic talents, this is a blast from the past that will remind you why the 20s really were roarin’!

Thursday, July 24th - Shiloh Rush Combo

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

NOTE: This act, unlike most Thursdays, is not an open jam session. (You should still come hang out, though!)

Bella Fitzgerald on guitar, Harrison Matz on piano, Shiloh Rush on drums, and Kenji Tanaka on bass.

The Shiloh Rush Combo is a small jazz group from Vancouver, Washington. All of its members attend Mountain View High School, where they participate in the school’s prestigious jazz program. After their debut playing in the Montavilla Jazz Festival, they have built a strong presence in and around Portland and Vancouver, playing at local breweries and restaurants in the area.

Saturday, July 19th - Wen’ipt

Orion White on baritone sax, Xylyn Hathaway on bass, Frankie Bryant on guitar and Brian Jay Regala on drums.

Wen’ipt (Songs) is an Indigenous-led contemporary jazz combo that highlights Indigenous artistry through jazz. Wen’ipt showcases the largely forgotten, but significant, contributions to the art form by native peoples through performance of indigenous works from multiple eras, story telling, and by siply taking up space on the scene. Wen’ipt seeks to honor and carry on a long-standing tradition of indigenous peoples in jazz, from Charlie Parker (Choctaw), to Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), and even contemporary artists such as Julia Keefe (Nimiipuu), Delbert Anderson (Navajo), and Mali Obomsawin (Abenaki).

Wen’ipt is led by the up-and-coming Baritone Saxophonist Orion White (Nimiipuu). Orion’s career may just be starting, but it has already taken him to massive stages, including the Kennedy Center and the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, and to festivals such as the Monterey Jazz Festival and Juneau Blues and Classics. These experiences have allowed him the chance to rub elbows with masters of the craft, recording with Marc Cary and performing with Esperanza Spalding. Orion is based in Portland, OR, and can also be found performing with the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band and the funk-fusion ensemble No Soap, Radio.

Himacus Qeci’Yew’Yew (Thank you so much) for your support of Indigenous artists.

Friday, July 18th - Donna Jones

At Farina with Joshua Hegg on keyboards, Paul Stewart on bass, and Madison DeSantis on drums.

Donna Jones was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and her voice is as right as rain. Her singing roots began at a young age in gospel church choirs. She brings unique, sultry, and soulful renditions of jazz classics, new jazz tunes, soul, and some powerful blues. She is now living her dream.

Thursday, July 17th - OPEN JAM led by Alec Donn

Alec Donn will be leading his steadfast quartet in our open jam this week, featuring Davasaté Phelps on keyboards, Jack Beymer on sax, and Phillip Grazhdan on bass. With thoughtful arrangements and explorations of jazz’s most enigmatic works, this quartet is a pleasure to listen to and play with. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, July 12th - Shelly Rudolph

Playing with Joe Bagg on piano.

Ms. Rudolph is well-established as an organically-gifted and sultry fine purveyor of jazz, soul, pop & blues. Expert at interpreting songs of others, from the Great American Songbook + R&B classics, she is also gifted in the art of original songwriting, as heard on her debut album Water in My Hand, called “a stunning album, intoxicating and stimulating: a mature work from an old soul artist” by the Montecito Journal.

Friday, July 11th - An Evening with HANK BILAL

The BIGGEST NIGHT OF MUSIC that Farina has booked to date. GRAMMY-nominated trombonist Hank Bilal was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina into a musical family where his uncles on his mother’s side all played instruments and his father played drums professionally. As with many of our southern-based musicians, Hank Bilal started in church, in the youth choir. And at home there was always the music of gospel greats being heard, like The Canton Spirituals, Mississippi Mass Choir, John Pee Kee and The Winans, to name a few!

Hank’s formal music education began in middle school. Later Hank went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in music performance. Before turning in the direction of more contemporary jazz, Hank spent many years listening to classic jazz, where he was exposed to the giants of the jazz style.

Hank Bilal has shared a performance platform with many great artists, from performing on the GRAMMY awards with Aretha Franklin to Gerald Albright, Chaka Khan, Christopher William, and the Clark Sisters! Beyond being a veteran trombonist, the GRAMMY-nominated artist is also fluent in other performing areas as a pianist and singer, and with other brass instruments!

Hank is also an accomplished music producer - his catalog of produced albums includes The Black Aquarius, Brassential Elements, A Bona Fide Christmas, and Beneath the Covers, which features some of the best in smooth jazz! Hank is also an educator, and has been teaching grades Pre-K through 6th grade at the Martin de Porres Catholic School since 2015. In addition, he serves as an active member of various community service groups, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Kappa Kappa Psi.

Catch this one-of-a-kind performer with our house rhythm section: Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on piano and Alec Donn on drums.

Thursday, July 10th - Christian San Nicolas Open Jam

PEOPLE MUSIC is back with Farina resident artist Christian San Nicolas, leading another sublime evening of killer tunes, good conversation, and the best vibes east of the Willamette River. It’ll happen every month until the sun burns out. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, July 5th - Pablo Rivarola and David Goldblatt

Pablo Rivarola on trumpet and David Goldblatt on keyboards.

Two of Portland’s current giants bring an avant-garde pairing to Farina, with complex harmonies, thoughtful improvisation, and a truly masterful command of their craft. This masterclass is not to be missed.

Friday, July 4th - The Djangophiles

David Stassens on lead guitar, Hyung Nam on rhythm guitar and Pete Lampe on bass.

The Djangophiles’s is, of course, their namesake… the great Belgian/French Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Django Reinhardt has astounded and thrilled numerous generations of guitar players and jazz lovers with his amazing command of the guitar. Together with Stephane Grappeli they formed the famous “Hot club of France” in 1934, and, based on the Gypsy jazz guitar stylings of Django, a whole new style of jazz was developed called Le jazz hot. This music has an infectious driving rhythm and incorporates most of the standard pop and jazz tunes of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s as well as modern day compositions. The Djangophiles, in keeping with the tradition of the music, use only acoustic instruments, and use sound reinforcement only when absolutely necessary… The result is a comfortable listening level that is never too loud or intrusive, but is always artistic and delightful.

Thursday, July 3rd - HBJC Open Jam

Andrew Gewecke on saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on piano and Alec Donn on drums. Farina’s house band will be kicking off the month with a lively open jam for anyone to join. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, June 28th - Two Against None

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

Two Against None is a musical project that strives to redefine what a jazz duo is. Consisting of Brantley Bacon on keyboards and Bobby Meador on bass, this group pulls influences from metal, funk, hip-hop, electronic music, and more, molded around traditional jazz song structures and idioms. Rhythmically drive and always curious, Two Against None will take your favorite songs and standards, turning them upside down and inside out for a novel experience unlike any other.

Friday, June 27th - No Soap, Radio

Jeremiah Edmiston on soprano sax, Erik Lazo on alto sax, Michael Tran on tenor sax, Orion White on bari sax, Bobby Meador on bass guitar, Brantley Bacon on keys, and Quinton Kamara on drums.

High-energy, infectious grooves played by an ensemble consisting of bass, keys, drums, bari sax, tenor sax, alto sax, and soprano sax (think rock trio with a saxophone quartet). All our music is composed by members of the band, pulling from a wide array of genres and influences including jazz, funk, rock, metal, and EDM. (This one might get a little loud!)

Thursday, June 26th - Swingin’ Sounds Open Jam

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

Hosted by a powerhouse core band - Neil Teller on tenor saxophone, Rudy Lopez on bass, AJ Allida on piano and Karina Foster on drums. The Sounds will indeed be Swingin’. This is an open jam with a particular emphasis on young musicians who want to play in the community. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, June 21st - Overbridge

Tyler Waltner on saxophone, Davasaté Phelps on piano, Luke Hendrickson on bass and Anderson Donley on drums.

Overbridge was a result of saxophonist Tyler Waltner’s ambition to unite the premier high school jazz musicians of Portland, Oregon. Formed in the summer of 2022, the group began to rehearse and perform at a variety of venues in the area, and would go on to write, arrange, and record music together. Though the members have since gone on to pursue college studies at different universities, they have been reuniting each summer to continue their collaboration. Now back for the summer of 2025, Overbridge returns to the stage at Farina Bakery, featuring original compositions, jazz standards, and more! For this performance, the group is joined by guest pianist Davasaté Phelps, filling in for their main pianist, Riley Harris.

Friday, June 20th - Wyatt Button

A night of straight-ahead standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, with an intimate blend of improvisation, harmony, and soulful vocals. Wonderful lounge-singer atmosphere from a genuine old-school crooner.

Saturday, June 14th - Della Simone

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

Della Simone is a graduating senior vocalist, guitarist, and pianist in Portland state’s Jazz Voice program and has been singing as long as she can remember and comes from a musical family. Some notable favorites of hers are Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone (her namesake). Della is a student of Sherry Alves, Kerry Politzer, and George Colligan. She has an extensive gig book covering popular jazz standards, Broadway and pop crossover music, and even dabbles in classical voice. She also studies jazz piano and guitar and self-accompanies.

You can find her at local jazz jams and on the bandstand leading at venues like Corkscrew Wine Bar, Keys Lounge, Mendelssohn’s, Radio Room, and TOC Concert Hall (formerly, The Old Church). She is also co-president of PSU’s internationally-renowned Chamber Choir, who tour annually under the direction of Ethan Sperry, and has performed at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Hollywood Bowl. She’s performed background vocals with Pink Martini (as well as other projects under Thomas Lauderdale) and is featured as a background vocalist on Storm Large’s most recent album “A Joyful Noise.” Della does choral work in the area as an alto section leader working in various churches and community choruses. Soon, she hopes to release a record of jazz and pop standards, keep your eyes peeled!

Friday, June 13th - Naked Moon

Mike Ewers on bass, Daniel Suprenant on drums and Troll Hart on piano.

Naked Moon is a Portland-based jazz trio. They explore compositions inspired by neo-soul, bebop, classical, and funk rock styles with eclectic and spontaneous improvisations. Each member is a force in their own right and together they deliver a sound as powerful as it is unpredictable.

Thursday, June 12th - OPEN JAM, led by Christian San Nicolas

The vibes will be stellar with some masters of both straight-ahead bop and unpredictable free jazz. Christian San Nicolas on saxophone, Xylyn Hathaway on bass, Jack Maiolo on guitar and Conrad Garrison on drums. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Saturday, June 7th - Jazz Interlude

Steve Morgan on bass, Kathy James on piano, Eric Austin on saxophone and Fred Ingram on drums.

Jazz Interlude is a 4-piece instrumental band that has been in the Portland scene since 2012. We specialize in diverse swing standards from the 1920s to the 1970s as well as an array of original compositions written by band members Kathy James and Steve Morgan.

Friday, June 6th - Jack Maiolo

Jack Maiolo on guitar, Marcus Rudolph on drums, Cori Arnold on bass and Thomas Tuerff on saxophone.

Thursday, June 5th - Luis Nava Trio

THIS EVENT IS FROM 7-9 P.M.

Luis Nava on drums, AJ Allida on piano and Robert Rodriguez on bass.

These three powerhouses are or were students of Portland State University’s School of Music Jazz program. They’ve had the pleasure of working with musicians/educators such as George Colligan, Darrell Grant, Sherry Alves, Christopher Brown, as well as others. Each member brings a unique perspective to this trio with many influences colliding, creating sounds like no other. Today, AJ, Robert, and Luis can be seen performing throughout Portland with many other musicians. Come see the trio perform arrangements of standards, and some original compositions too!

Saturday, May 31st - Xylyn Hathaway

Xylyn Hathaway on bass, Brian Myers on saxophone, and Tim DuRoche on drums.

One of Portland’s most innovative and talented bandleaders dishing out a night of straight-ahead trio goodness. Come ready to be wowed.

Friday, May 30th - Anandi Gefroh and Maiden Oregon

Thursday, May 29th - Justin Mandell

Saturday, May 24th - The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto sax, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on piano, Michael Rodenkirch on drums. (Photo creds to Michael Steszyn, where watermarked!)

Friday, May 23rd - Edad del Pavo

edad del pavo is an acoustic instrumental project blending the intricate sounds of Spanish guitar with the rhythmic energy of Latin American percussion, all filtered through the introspective lens of Pacific Northwest indie rock and folk. Founded in Barcelona in 2016, the project has since moved to Gresham, OR, where it continues to craft dynamic, atmospheric compositions that transport listeners across borders and genres. Find out more at linktr.ee/edaddelpavo.

Thursday, May 22nd - Two Bass Hit

Ed Bennett on bass and Shao Way Wu on bass.

One of the most innovative acts in Portland, Two Bass Hit will be lighting up Farina! No drums, no piano, no messing around! No other act like this exists in the city, and no other act can compete. Come see two bassists try relentlessly to one-up each other over an evening of smooth, sultry, surprisingly quiet jazz genius.

Saturday, May 17th - Open Jam, led by Alec Donn

An up-and-coming trio playing straight-ahead standards with a rotating cast of musicians. Alec Donn on drums, Davasaté Phelps on keyboards, Jack Beymer on saxophone and Phillip Grazhdan on bass. Bring your friends, your musicians, and your musicians who happen to be friends - THIS JAM IS OPEN!

Friday, May 16th - Christian San Nicolas

Christian San Nicolas on saxophone, Brantley Bacon on piano, Rudy Lopez on bass and Conrad on drums.

Christian San Nicolas is bringing his signature brand of burning-hot jazz to Farina! With a mix of genres and styles, masterful harmonic and improvisational ideas, and one of the swinging-est rhythm sections this side of anywhere, this act is not to be missed.

Saturday, May 10th - Shelly Rudolph

Playing with Joe Bagg on piano.

Proclaimed a “robust and captivating vocalist” by Jazz Times with “a honey-glazed throat to send chills up and down your spine” (LA Weekly), Soul Siren Shelly Rudolph has long been a favored voice around her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Musical tours have taken her throughout the United states, to the West Indies, Japan, Korea, Indonesia and beyond.

Ms. Rudolph is well-established as an organically-gifted and sultry fine purveyor of jazz, soul, pop & blues. Expert at interpreting songs of others, from the Great American Songbook + R&B classics, she is also gifted in the art of original songwriting, as heard on her debut album Water in My Hand, called “a stunning album, intoxicating and stimulating: a mature work from an old soul artist” by the Montecito Journal.

Her “fresh and powerfully romantic songwriting” shines on her 2020 release, the ambitious, enchanting and atmospheric The Way We Love (Origin), featuring GRAMMY-winning, ECM Records “maverick” cellist David Darling.

Further writing, recording and performing collaborations have included: Zach Gill (Jack Johnson), David Piltch (kd lang) Ken Strange (Joe Cocker), David Mathews (Etta James), Tom Lackner (Airto and Flora Purim), Pink Martini’s Phil Baker, smooth jazz innovator Tom Grant, Neo-soul troubadours RedRay Frazier and Chris Pierce and most recently groove genius guitarist, Charlie Hunter, currently touring with GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling.

Her newest swank soul recording & performance project is a sultry tumble of rise-up sassy struts, bluesy boleros, and hip-sway ballads that beckon with charm deluxe. Infusing jazz, blues, and her own compositions with sultry sweetness + soul-filled revelation, Shelly’s brand of tenderness, power and pure joy reaches new heights.

Friday, May 9th - Zsofia Tardy and Paul K. Ward

Zsofia is a Portland-based jazz singer, music educator, Professor of Jazz Voice at Lewis & Clark College, former substitute Professor at Western Oregon University (WOU) in 2015, guest Professor in Nanning, China in 2017 & 2018. She holds BMus & MMus Degrees from the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary. Veteran recording artist, actively participating in over ten CDs as lead and background vocalist, songwriter, vocal coach, with 30+ years performing experience in various styles: jazz, pop, rock, gospel, musical and classical. Her lifetime musical partner is her husband, guitarist Attila Csikos.

Paul is a jazz pianist and arranger, working often with vocalists such as Shelly Rudolph, Anandi, Billie Eidson, Calysta Cheyenne, Brigitta Teuscher, Sherry Alves, and many more. Tribute bands include Amy Winehouse, Nancy Wilson, and Tom Waits. He has a busy recording studio and produces songs and videos to help promote the regional music scene. Paul studied at the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, and has performed in China, Europe, and throughout the United States.

Thursday, May 8th - Underzealous

Weston Stuart on piano, Cash Shepski on trumpet, Ben O’Brien on bass and Henry O’Brien on drums.

Saturday, May 3rd - The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto sax, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on piano, Alex Smith on drums. (Photo creds to Michael Steszyn, where watermarked!)

Friday, May 2nd, 2025 — Scott Allen Cello, AKA Cellographic

Scott Allen is an innovative cellist and session artist. He performs in multiple bands, and as a solo artist under the brands ScottAllenCello and Cellographic. He is renowned for his unique fusion of electric cello, looping, and effects to create thematic multi-genre musical dreamscapes.

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto sax, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on piano, Alex Smith on drums. (Photo creds to Michael Steszyn, where watermarked!)

Friday, April 25th, 2025 — Donna Jones

Donna Jones was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and her voice is as right as rain. Her singing roots began at a young age in gospel church choirs. She brings unique, sultry, and soulful renditions of jazz classics, new jazz tunes, soul, and some powerful blues. She is now living her dream.

At Farina with Joshua Hegg on keyboards, Paul Stewart on bass, and Madison DeSantis on drums.

Saturday, April 19th, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto sax, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on piano, Alec Donn on drums. (Photo creds to Michael Steszyn, where watermarked!)

Friday, April 18th, 2025 — No Soap, Radio

High-energy, infectious grooves played by an ensemble consisting of bass, keys, drums, bari sax, tenor sax, alto sax, and soprano sax (think rock trio with a saxophone quartet). All our music is composed by members of the band, pulling from a wide array of genres and influences including jazz, funk, rock, metal, and EDM. (This one might get a little loud!)

Jeremiah Edmiston on soprano sax, Erik Lazo on alto sax, Michael Tran on tenor sax, Orion White on bari sax, Bobby Meador on bass guitar, Brantley Bacon on keys, and Quinton Kamara on drums.

Saturday, April 12th, 2025 — Machado Mijiga w/ Neighbors

Neighbors is a “garage band,” whose garage happens to be The Center For Sound, Light, and Color AKA Color Therapy Studios in the historic Alberta Arts District of Portland, OR. Guitarist Mike Gamble, bassist Garrett Baxter, and drummer Machado Mijiga formed the band because, well, they’re neighbors. Neighbors explores indie rock, pop, and folk through the lens of jazz improvisation, playing everything from through-composed compositions, to simple riffs, to co-written songs that span multiple genres and aesthetics. Neighbors writes and records new music every month - one month, the band performed 32 freshly written songs at a show in the span of two hours. Neighbors seems to bring neighborly music to neighborhoods around the world, one song at a time. Catch them on instagram at @instaneighbors; @machadomijiga; @instagambz; @instagarrett

Friday, April 11th, 2025 — Wyatt Button and Eden Holland

Wyatt Button on keyboards and vocals, Eden Holland on bass. A night of straight-ahead standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, with an intimate blend of improvisation, harmony, and soulful vocals.

Saturday, April 5th, 2025 — The Bryan Smith Group

Saxophonist, composer and educator Bryan Smith has been an active member of the jazz and improvised music scene in the Northwest. Having been a musician in both Seattle and Portland, Smith has been able to develop a unique and individualistic voice that is synonymous with West Coast jazz. Influenced by West Coast bebop with players such as Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, and Lennie Tristano, mixed with the alternative rock of the 90’s that was popularized in the Northwest, Smith has found a way to incorporate history and regional identity in his music.

Friday, April 4th, 2025 — Justin Mandell

Justin Mandell started playing guitar when he was 9 years old. He attended the University of North Florida and studied Jazz with world renown professor Dennis Marks (Maynard Ferguson, Arturo Sandoval). In 2009 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies. Justin went on to perform with many internationally acclaimed artists including Wycliffe Gordon (Jazz at Lincoln Center), John Lumpkin (founder of Jazz Discovery Series), and Lisa McClendon (Billboard chart at NO.20 Album). He has performed at numerous international music festivals and also opened for acts such as Maria Schneider, Oteil Burbridge, and Kurt Elling. In 2015, he established residency in Lima, Peru performing in local clubs and venues. Justin is now located in Portland Oregon where he is pursuing his passion of improvisational music in the jazz setting.

Saturday, March 29th, 2025 — Big Bossa + Nova

Big Bossa + Nova specializes in light-hearted, latin-flavored jazz and bossa nova standards. They blend vocal and instrumental harmonies to create a smooth, rich sound that pays homage to the best of latin jazz performance.

Friday, March 28th, 2025 — Christian San Nicolas, Xylyn Hathaway, and Brantley Bacon

Christian San Nicolas on alto saxophone, Xylyn Hathaway on bass and Brantley Bacon on keyboards

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on keyboards and Alec Donn on drums

Friday, March 21st, 2025 — Alec Donn, Davasaté Phelps, and Phillip Grazhdan

An up-and-coming trio playing straight-ahead standards with a rotating cast of musicians. Alec Donn on drums, Davasaté Phelps on keyboards and Phillip Grazhdan on bass

Saturday, March 15th, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on keyboards and Alec Donn on drums

Friday, March 14th, 2025 — Scott Allen Cello

Scott Allen is an innovative cellist and session artist. He performs in multiple bands, and as a solo artist under the brands ScottAllenCello and Cellographic. He is renowned for his unique fusion of electric cello, looping, and effects to create thematic multi-genre musical dreamscapes.

Saturday, March 8th, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on keyboards and Anthony Martinez on drums

Friday, March 7th, 2025 — Anandi Gefroh with Maiden Oregon

Original acoustic music with a smattering of choice covers in rich four part vocal harmonies, powered by guitar, mandolin and base. Songs run the gamut from Joni-esque melodies and gospel-tinged folk to power pop ballads and contemporary country.

Saturday, March 1st — Pablo Rivarola and Jack Radsliff

Pablo Rivarola and Jack Radsliff are two local artists who since 2018 have established themselves as some of the most prominent stalwarts in Portland's creative music scene. We’re incredibly excited to host them at Farina!

February 22, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Isaac Hoffman on keyboards and Henry O’Brien on drums

February 15, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Weston Stuart on keyboards and Hunter Crawford on drums

February 8, 2025 —The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Randy Porter on keyboards, Gabriel Porter on bass, Hunter Crawford on drums and Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone

February 1, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on drums, Sophia Suhler on bass and Weston Stuart on keyboards

January 25, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

AJ Moore on trumpet, Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Gabriel Porter on bass, Isaac Hoffman on keyboards and Nolan Lewis on drums

January 11, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Zack Thomas on keyboards, Gabriel Porter on bass and Alec Donn on drums

January 4, 2025 — The Hawthorne Bridge Jazz Collective

Andrew Gewecke on alto saxophone, Zack Thomas on keyboards, Gabriel Porter on bass and Anderson Donley on drums