Brandee Younger with Portland Jazz Festival and Ravi Coltrane

Mar 1, 2025 · Newmark Theatre, Portland, OR Newmark Theatre, Portland, OR

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Ravi Coltrane

6 concerts

Ravi Coltrane, born in Long Island to jazz legends John and Alice Coltrane, is a celebrated jazz saxophonist known for his unique style. Emerging in the '90s, he's collaborated with Steve Coleman's M-Base and toured with Elvin Jones. Albums like "In Flux" and "Spirit Fiction" highlight his distinctive sound, earning Grammy nods. He produced Alice Coltrane's "Translinear Light" and co-founded a trio with Jack DeJohnette, showcasing his exploratory jazz approach.

Brandee Younger

3 concerts

Innovative harpist Brandee Younger blends digital era sounds with jazz and pop. She’s collaborated with icons like Common and Lauryn Hill. Younger made history in 2022 as the first black woman Grammy nominee for Best Instrumental Composition and was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award.