In 2016, David Stuckey of Oregon Public Broadcasting wrote, "In the 1940s and '50s, Portland's jazz scene was a mixture of cultural progression and intense audio experience." [1] In 2019, Willamette Week described Portland, Oregon's jazz scene as "constantly shifting" and said, "It often feels like the fate of Portland jazz hangs in the balance." [2]
Jazz clubs in Portland have included Blue Monk, Brasserie Montmartre, Cotton Club, The Dude Ranch, Club Acme, [3] Jack London Revue, Jazz de Opus, and Jimmy Mak's. The defunct restaurant Abou Karim also hosted jazz performances.
Jazz musicians with connection to the city include Mel Brown, Cleve Williams, [4] George Bruns, Alan Jones, Nancy King, Glen Moore, and Esperanza Spalding.
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