Elevate Unity & Alberta Abbey Present: PDX Legends

Schedule

Sat Feb 01 2025 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Alberta Abbey | Portland, OR

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Get ready for a night of celebrating the legends of Portland's jazz scene with Shirley Nanette and the PDX Jazz All-Star Band.
About this Event

Doors Open: 7:00 PM | Music Starts: 8:00 PM

General Admission: $20

Reserved Seating: $25

VIP Reserved Seating + Dinner*: $45

*Dinner includes: Bourbon Street Chicken, Smoked Pork, Garlic Green Beans, Seven-Cheese Creole Mac & Cheese


Celebrate the incredible legacy of Shirley Nanette, Portland’s Queen of Jazz, Soul, Classical, and Gospel. This is a rare opportunity to witness Portland Hall of Fame music royalty sharing the stage for a great cause.

This once-in-a-lifetime performance benefits Shirley Nanette and the nonprofit organizations Elevate Unity Inc. and the Alberta Abbey Foundation.



Featuring PDX Jazz Hall of Fame Vocalist Shirley Nanette
With the PDX Jazz All-Star Band:
  • Ron Steen (Drums)
  • Vince Frates (Piano)
  • Phil Baker (Bass, Pink Martini)



Special Guests Include:
  • Ural Thomas (Vocalist, Ural Thomas and the Pain)
  • Norman Sylvester (Blues Hall of Fame, Bass)
  • Brad Bleidt (Beacon Street Titans, winner of Blues Association's Journey to Memphis)
  • Steve Christopherson (Jazz Keys)
  • Mel Brown (Jazz Hall of Fame, Drums)

Expect an evening filled with Jazz, Soul, Blues, R&B, and Funk, performed by legends of the Portland music scene.

Enjoy Creole-Cajun cuisine by Southern Grill Catering and a full bar, courtesy of Alberta Abbey.



Shirley Nanette

Shirley Nanette is a celebrated vocalist with an illustrious career, having performed with major symphonies, big bands, and jazz ensembles across the U.S. and Canada. She has shared the stage with iconic artists, won NBC's national talent competition “Star Search,” and has been recognized as Portland’s Best Female Vocalist for a decade. In 1981, she made her debut with the Oregon Symphony, becoming a favorite in Pops concerts. Shirley is a proud inductee of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, honored for her dedication to jazz and her remarkable career.



Mel Brown

Mel Brown is a legendary jazz drummer and prominent figure in Portland’s music scene. A former Motown session musician, he has worked with icons like Stevie Wonder and Martha Reeves. Mel continues to perform and teach, cementing his legacy as a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest’s jazz community.

Don’t miss this incredible night of music, history, and celebration!


Saturday, February 1st at 8:00pm

Alberta Abbey

126 NE Alberta Street, Portland OR 97211

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