Downtown Portland Jazz Club: West Cafe Jazz Calendar June 2010
June 5, 2010: Mike Metzner with Steve Cleveland
West Café brings intimate Portland jazz standards downtown on Saturday, June 5.
West Café is always pleased to present Northwest jazz singer Mike Metzner and accompanist Steve Cleveland. Mike “Scheckie” Metzner’s musical experiences cover miles of ground – with stints in bands such as The Crackpots, Mas Y Mas and the Latin band, Los Comatosos. Mike’s musical travels also extend to England, Ireland and Spain. He and acclaimed pianist Steve Cleveland will be performing standards from the 20s, 30s and 40s in our warm and intimate bar. Come enjoy the best songs of the 20th century while dining in our restaurant or simply relax at the bar with a perfect glass of wine and our always delicious appetizers. Our jazz performances are typically free.
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 7-10PM
June 12, 2010: Carol Rossio
West Café, jazz and a taste of French flair downtown on Saturday, June 12.
West Café is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma. For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit www.carolrossio.com.
Come take advantage of the West’s cozy intimate space and imagine you’re lost in the Latin Quarter, sipping the West’s finer wines and tasting the exquisite dishes crafted by head chef Sean Concannon. Saturday jazz shows are typically free.
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 7-10PM
June 19, 2010: David Brothers
West Café presents down-home folk and blues downtown Saturday, June 19.
On Saturday, June 19, West Café is happy to welcome back the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the café to be jumping in June. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.
Saturday music is almost always free.
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time: 7-10PM
June 26, 2010: Mary Kadderly
Summer finally arrives at downtown Portland’s West Cafe with the distinctive jazz of Mary Kadderly on Saturday, June 26.
Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.
The West always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz on Saturday, June 26. There’s rarely a cover charge.
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Time: 7-10PM
