The Benson Jazz Revival - Portland Parkways Kickoff Party

Name: The Benson Jazz Revival - Portland Parkways Kickoff Party
Start: 2025-09-14T12:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-14T17:00:00-07:00
Location: 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Schedule

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 12:30 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 | Portland, OR

The Benson Jazz Revival Kickoff Party
Downtown Portland Parkways
Sunday, September 14th
12:30pm-5pm
Featuring: Ron Steen Trio with Eldon T Jones; and Trio Subtonic with special guest Jack Radsliff
Portland’s love affair with jazz is being rekindled in iconic fashion as The Benson Hotel launches The Benson Jazz Revival — a free weekly event celebrating musical artistry and creative culture. This celebration brings smooth sounds, community connection, and cultural vibrancy back to the heart of downtown. To kick things off in style, The Benson will showcase top artists from the Rose City’s rich jazz scene at Downtown Portland Parkways on Sunday, September 14th.
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Classic jazz meets smooth soul with the Ron Steen Trio featuring Eldon T Jones
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Modern electric funk fusion with Trio Subtonic and special guest Jack Radsliff
“Our mission is to breathe new life into downtown through the power of jazz, hospitality, and community connection,” says Ryan Kunzer, Managing Director of The Benson Hotel. “The Benson Jazz Revival isn’t just about music — it’s about rebuilding and celebrating Portland’s diverse creative spirit.”
Supported by a growing roster of cultural partners and sponsors — including The Jack London Revue, The Portland Skanner, Soul’d Out Productions, and MusicPortland — the series serves as a vibrant call to return downtown and rediscover the energy that makes Portland unforgettable.
As the city continues its resurgence, The Benson Jazz Revival offers a joyful reminder that when music, people, and place come together, magic happens.
The Benson Jazz Revival starts Wednesday, September 17th from 5pm - 7pm. It's a free weekly event. Upcoming artists include Shirley Nanette, George Mitchell, Julianne Johnson, Andrew Oliver, Chris Brown, Kerry Politzer, Noah Simpson, and Lilla.