Featuring George Colligan with PJCE and Fredson the Jeffy

October 17, 2021 7:30pm
The Old Church

Like a tap takeover at your favorite brewpub, PJCE asked the pianist, composer, and PSU professor George Colligan to assemble a cast of his favorite young Portland jazz artists to compose and perform in our first in-person concert since the beginning of the pandemic. Among Portland’s brightest jazz stars and a steady presence on national and international jazz stages, we wanted to shine a spotlight on a brilliant musician who plays an important role as a mentor in our jazz community.

Colligan’s chamber-jazz trio Fredson the Jeffy will open the show, performing music from their upcoming PJCE Records release, followed by PJCE’s flagship 12-member jazz ensemble. In addition to selections from Colligan’s Fathers and Sons suite that PJCE commissioned in 2016, young composers Andres Moreno, Quinn Walker (both PJCE Young Jazz Composers program alums) and Wes Georgiev will also contribute world premiere compositions.

Concert details:
Featuring George Colligan with PJCE and Fredson the Jeffy
Sunday, October 17, 2021
7:30 pm, 6:30 pm doors The Old Church 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Opening set by George Colligan’s Fredson the Jeffy at 7:30 pm (Album release!)
PJCE featuring George Colligan at 8:30 pm