Join us at Wilfs on Saturday, May 21st as we welcome incredible jazz vocalist, Deborah Latz to Portland. Critics have called New York-based Latz “one of the finest balladeers” (Jazz Society Of Oregon), “undeniably unique” (jazzimprov.com), and (AllAboutJazz-NewYork) says, “Her free vocal line is clear and perfectly centered.” Deborah is a performer par excellence. Her intimate, charming, and relaxed demeanor on stage moves the hearts and souls of her audiences the world over. Accompanying Latz at Wilfs will be Ron Steen, George Mitchell and Phil Baker with special guest, John Keyser. Show starts at 8:00pm – $12 cover.

Help Wilfs celebrate our 36th Anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day with a special evening of music featuring the incomparable Tasha Miller. Tasha will be celebrating her 36th year, too!

Portland favorite, Tasha Miller will be in song and many sparkling shades of green for the evening. Joining her will be her “A-team” of musicians: main man Dan Balmer (guitar), Todd Strait (drums), and Scott Steed (swinging bass). Tasha plans to fill a couple of requests…city of new orleans (for Norm) and red river valley (come and get it, Gail).

Thursday, March 17th from 7:30-10:30pm with a $8 cover. Reservations are very highly recommended: 503-223-0070 (minors welcome!)

On Tuesday, March 1st, Wilfs and William Hill Estate Winery present a very special evening of music, food and wine featuring local jazz great Patrick Lamb to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

Wilfs Restaurant and William Hill Estate have partnered with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to raise awareness and funds to further the Foundation’s mission to restore instrumental music education programs in schools across the country. Sales of William Hill Estate wines at Wilfs from March through April 2011 will help increase the contribution to the Foundation at a national level and support music programs in your local community.

Plus, the local distributor of William Hill Estate wines, Odom-Southern Distributors will also make a donation to The Jazz Society of Oregon, a music organization that will allocate funds to benefit local music programs in need at these schools:

• Duniway Elementary School
• Lincoln High School
• Valley Catholic Music School
• Cleveland High School
• West Linn High School

Make your reservations now!
Call Wilfs at 503-223-0070 to reserve your space at this not-to-be-missed evening of wine, food and great music, and an even greater cause!

What is the VH1 Save The Music Foundation?
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America’s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education. Through strategic partnerships with school districts, the Foundation provides brand-new musical instruments to public schools, jump-starting dormant music programs across the country. The Foundation maintains a partnership with the district until instrumental music is in place in every school.

Learn more about Portland jazz musician Patrick Lamb at his website.

In the words of Tim May, LA Studio Player/Record Producer, “Kelley is like a great tenor player, she is one of the best singers on the scene today.” Her new CD, “The Journey” will be availble for sale at the event.

The Kelly Shannon Quartet will feature an all star band with Ramsey Embick on piano, Sam Howard on bass and Todd Strait on drums. The first set will feature internationally known guitarist John Stowell as a special guest, with other possible out of town guests later in the evening.

Call 503-223-0070 for reservations | $8.00 cover charge

Our exciting line-up this year includes:

Greta Matassa + Ron Steen Trio – Critically-acclaimed Northwest Favorites
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Ron Steen Trio + Nola Bogle – Legends of the Portland Jazz scene
Wednesday 2/23 – 7:30PM

Tony Pacini Trio + Alyssa Schwary – Noted pianist and singer/songwriter
Thursday 2/24 – 7:30PM

Michael Allen Harrison – Pianist and songwriter, extraordinaire
Friday 2/25 – 8:00PM

Valerie Day Quartet – gifted singer and local favorite (from Nu Shooz!)
Saturday 2/26 – 8:00PM

Get your tickets now! Or call Wilfs at 503-223-0070 for reservations.

Spend New Year’s Eve at Wilfs and enjoy live jazz with The Tony Pacini Trio and vocalist Rebecca Kilgore from 7:30pm–12:30am. The Tony Pacini Trio features Portland favorites Tony Pacini on piano, Ed Bennett on bass, and Tim Rap on drums. ”Among discerning interpreters of jazz standards, Rebecca Kilgore is in the same exalted league as Dianne Reeves and Diana Krall,” wrote Christopher Loudon in JazzTimes. Plus enjoy our special Prix Fixe dinner menu. Call 503-223-0070 to make your reservations now! (Please don’t email or post comments for reservations – thank you!)

Wendy Martel-Vilkin
Kregg Arntson
Laurie Campbell-Leslie

Richard Bower – Musical Director and Accompanist
Cherie Price – Director

Five shows throughout the Season!
December 7, 8, 15, 16 & 21
7:30 p.m. showtime for all shows

Call Wilfs at 503-223-0070 for reservations
$15 cover charge