The Godfather of the local jazz scene, Ron Steen and the Earshot Jazz 2009 “Northwest Vocalist if the Year”, Greta Matassa will be performing for two nights at Wilfs Restaurant & Bar as part of this year’s Portland Jazz Festival … tonight (2/23) and Wednesday the 24th — both shows start at 7:30PM.
Seattle native Greta Matassa is one of the country’s most talented and popular jazz singers. With hints of Ella, Sarah, Billie and Carmen, Greta is increasingly recognized as a unique voice in jazz. With her recent tours of Russia, Singapore and Hawaii and Japan, Greta’s sound is now reaching new audiences. Greta has released seven CD’s on the respected jazz label Origin Records and a DVD live concert with Mimi Fox.
“Matassa’s performance was a marvel of virtuosity.” —Los Angeles Times
“Boppish, Snappy and conversational”– Downbeat
“Greta Matassa is one of America’s finest singers, and stands firmly among the best in today’s jazz.” —Jazz Review
Portland jazz legend Ron Steen has been playing percussion with everyone in the local jazz scene since he just a kid when he played the Cotton Club in North Portland at the age of 15. He now performs regular gigs as bandleader of his own trio at Wilfs and other clubs, plays on numerous recording sessions, and hosts his famous weekly jam sessions with veterans and newcomers alike, where he has mentored more than a few of today’s best local artists.
Visit our Entertainment Calendar or the Portland Jazz Festival website to learn more.
