Grab some friends and join us every Thursday at 7pm for Trivia with Portland Independent’s Technically Correct Trivia!

Prizes will be given out to the best placing teams!

Originally from Philadelphia, and a recent Portland transplant already very active in the PDX music scene, Ross holds a master’s degree in music, has spent 5 years of his life traveling the world as a music director for major production companies and cruise lines, and already has over a decade of teaching private bass and guitar lessons under his belt. Ross has an intense passion for music and teaching.

Annette Lowman resided in Europe for 17 years making Paris was my home for 12 years, this offered me opportunity to branch out into other European countries. As an internationally recognized jazz vocalist, Annette had the pleasure to perform and/or record with numerous distinguished jazz musicians like Archie Shepp, Horace Parlen, Stanley Turrentine, Ray Bryant, Clark Terry, Mark Thompson, Bobby Few, Major Holley, Rodney Jones, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Dick Oatts, Boyan Zulfikarpasic, George Vukan, and The Claude Bolling Big Band, to name a few.   

Pete Krebs has been a member of the Portland, Oregon musical community since 1988. His bands Hazel, Golden Delicious, The Stolen Sweets, The Portland Playboys and The Catnip Brothers have explored genres as diverse as punk rock, gypsy jazz, western swing and vintage jazz, traditional folk and country. His discography contains dozens of releases on a variety of labels including Cavity Search, Rough Trade and Sub Pop.

The Bylines are a Portland based band created by Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen who write and perform sophisticated, jazz-inspired, story-driven pop music.  They tour the Northwest regularly as a duo, and put on theatrical shows with their full ensemble. They are alumni of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project and have played before Randy Newman.   

Enjoy the sound of local musicians.

Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and cool grooves. While her themes revolve around love and longing, her soothing vocals are a balm for any heart. Marquez got on-the-job training in Havana, where she recorded with members of the Afro Cuban Allstars. Sana Locura (2004) reached the top of Latin jazz and Salsa charts in the US and Europe. A frequent visitor to the island, she has appeared on Cuban television and radio and has performed throughout the country.

Enjoy the sound of local musicians.

Originally from Philadelphia, and a recent Portland transplant already very active in the PDX music scene, Ross holds a master’s degree in music, has spent 5 years of his life traveling the world as a music director for major production companies and cruise lines, and already has over a decade of teaching private bass and guitar lessons under his belt. Ross has an intense passion for music and teaching.

Pete Krebs has been a member of the Portland, Oregon musical community since 1988. His bands Hazel, Golden Delicious, The Stolen Sweets, The Portland Playboys and The Catnip Brothers have explored genres as diverse as punk rock, gypsy jazz, western swing and vintage jazz, traditional folk and country. His discography contains dozens of releases on a variety of labels including Cavity Search, Rough Trade and Sub Pop.

The Bylines are a Portland based band created by Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen who write and perform sophisticated, jazz-inspired, story-driven pop music.  They tour the Northwest regularly as a duo, and put on theatrical shows with their full ensemble. They are alumni of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project and have played before Randy Newman.   

Enjoy the sound of local musicians.

Annette Lowman resided in Europe for 17 years making Paris was my home for 12 years, this offered me opportunity to branch out into other European countries. As an internationally recognized jazz vocalist, Annette had the pleasure to perform and/or record with numerous distinguished jazz musicians like Archie Shepp, Horace Parlen, Stanley Turrentine, Ray Bryant, Clark Terry, Mark Thompson, Bobby Few, Major Holley, Rodney Jones, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Dick Oatts, Boyan Zulfikarpasic, George Vukan, and The Claude Bolling Big Band, to name a few.   

Pete Krebs has been a member of the Portland, Oregon musical community since 1988. His bands Hazel, Golden Delicious, The Stolen Sweets, The Portland Playboys and The Catnip Brothers have explored genres as diverse as punk rock, gypsy jazz, western swing and vintage jazz, traditional folk and country. His discography contains dozens of releases on a variety of labels including Cavity Search, Rough Trade and Sub Pop.

As a composer, vibraphonist and drummer Chris Lee brings a distinct perspective to his music. He attended Marylhurst College and Portland State University, where he was a member of the percussion ensemble under the direction of Tomas Svoboda. He also attended the Ornette Coleman's Creative Music Studios, where he studied with Karl Berger and Jack DeJohnette on vibes and drums, respectively and the Cornish Institute with Sam Rivers and Dave Holland.

Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and cool grooves. While her themes revolve around love and longing, her soothing vocals are a balm for any heart. Marquez got on-the-job training in Havana, where she recorded with members of the Afro Cuban Allstars. Sana Locura (2004) reached the top of Latin jazz and Salsa charts in the US and Europe. A frequent visitor to the island, she has appeared on Cuban television and radio and has performed throughout the country.

Pete Krebs has been a member of the Portland, Oregon musical community since 1988. His bands Hazel, Golden Delicious, The Stolen Sweets, The Portland Playboys and The Catnip Brothers have explored genres as diverse as punk rock, gypsy jazz, western swing and vintage jazz, traditional folk and country. His discography contains dozens of releases on a variety of labels including Cavity Search, Rough Trade and Sub Pop.

As a composer, vibraphonist and drummer Chris Lee brings a distinct perspective to his music. He attended Marylhurst College and Portland State University, where he was a member of the percussion ensemble under the direction of Tomas Svoboda. He also attended the Ornette Coleman's Creative Music Studios, where he studied with Karl Berger and Jack DeJohnette on vibes and drums, respectively and the Cornish Institute with Sam Rivers and Dave Holland.

Annette Lowman resided in Europe for 17 years making Paris was my home for 12 years, this offered me opportunity to branch out into other European countries. As an internationally recognized jazz vocalist, Annette had the pleasure to perform and/or record with numerous distinguished jazz musicians like Archie Shepp, Horace Parlen, Stanley Turrentine, Ray Bryant, Clark Terry, Mark Thompson, Bobby Few, Major Holley, Rodney Jones, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Dick Oatts, Boyan Zulfikarpasic, George Vukan, and The Claude Bolling Big Band, to name a few.   

Enjoy the sound of local musicians.

The Bylines are a Portland based band created by Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen who write and perform sophisticated, jazz-inspired, story-driven pop music.  They tour the Northwest regularly as a duo, and put on theatrical shows with their full ensemble. They are alumni of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project and have played before Randy Newman.   

Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and cool grooves. While her themes revolve around love and longing, her soothing vocals are a balm for any heart. Marquez got on-the-job training in Havana, where she recorded with members of the Afro Cuban Allstars. Sana Locura (2004) reached the top of Latin jazz and Salsa charts in the US and Europe. A frequent visitor to the island, she has appeared on Cuban television and radio and has performed throughout the country.