The beautifully restored Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, opened in 1984, was originally the Portland Public Theatre, built in 1928.
On Friday, February 20, 2009, at 7:30p.m. Jason Moran will open for Cassandra Wilson at the Arlene Scnitzer Concert Hall. Moran is a very talented pianist at Blue Note Recording artist since 1997. Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer, with an extraordinary following. She is a Mississippi girl at heart, whose art reflects her deep musical and cultural roots.
Keywords: Winter (December - February), In the city, In the evening, Public transit, Theatre / Opera / Symphony, Everyone, Local culture, On weekends, Exciting, US$ 51 - US$ 100, Easy to reach, US$ 26 - US$ 50, Other things to see
At 2:00p.m. on Sunday February 15, 2009, Don Byron a celebrated clarinetist, saxophonist, composer and arranger will open for the legendary Blue Note heritage artist McCoy Tyner who will perform his hits alongside saxophonist Joe Lovano.
Keywords: Winter (December - February), In the city, Public transit, Theatre / Opera / Symphony, Everyone, In the afternoon, Local culture, On weekends, Exciting, US$ 51 - US$ 100, Easy to reach, US$ 26 - US$ 50, Other things to see
On Valentine's Day, the second and most romantic night of the 2009 Portland Jazz Festival, Dianne Reeves will perform at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 7:30p.m. Reeves, Blue Note Records' premier vocalist, has won 4 Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Vocalist Category.
Keywords: Winter (December - February), In the city, In the evening, Public transit, Theatre / Opera / Symphony, Everyone, Local culture, On weekends, Exciting, US$ 51 - US$ 100, Easy to reach, US$ 26 - US$ 50, Other things to see