Piano Bar, headed for Ivories Jazz Lounge & Restaurant
We're looking forward to opening early November.
Located at 15th and Flanders, in Portland's Pearl district--a block from the Rogue Brewery, and a block from Touche'--we'll be able to seat over 100, and plan for music 6 days a week.
I've had a specially designed plexiglas lid made for my Mason & Hamlin, and a warm glow emanates from the rope lights inside. 8 stools surround the grand, providing a powerful musical experience, as well as the opportunity for socializing with your neighbors.
The earlier dinner set will feature Portland's finest pianists playing jazz and requests. The late set on weekends will run from 8:30 to 12 (or later), and present my trio with added vocalist or horn player Fridays. Guest local, as well as international, groups Saturdays.
Other creative ideas, and surprises, are in store. For example, down the road, there'll be an evening called, "Conversations," probably Tuesdays, where two local musicians, who normally do not play together, perform without rehearsal or preparation.
Follow the progress of this new jazz restaurant on FACEBOOK under " Ivories Jazz."
Rico Son, gig at Empyrean, Spokane
Jim (p), Gary Edighoffer (s), Tom Rutley (b), Janus Templeton (d).