BEAVERTON, OR – Biamp, a leading supplier of pro AV solutions, will once again serve as title sponsor of the 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival in Oregon, which runs from Feb. 20-March 1. Headliners include Erykah Badu, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Christian McBride.
More details from Biamp (www.biamp.com):
The festival commences on Thursday, February 20, and will feature more than 60 events across more than 30 Portland, Oregon, venues. The festival will be headlined by a special performance from Grammy-winning icon Erykah Badu at the Moda Center on February 21, whose appearance signifies a bold leap forward for PDX Jazz. The ten-day festival concludes on Saturday, March 1, highlighted by a performance from organ trio Parlor Greens at the Jack London Revue.
To add an educational element to the festival, Grammy-winning American music historian, author, professor, and producer Ashley Kahn will once again moderate a series of jazz conversations prior to certain performances. Known for his expertise on jazz and its history, Kahn’s involvement promises insightful and engaging discussions, adding a unique educational component to the festival.
“This is our 10th year as the title sponsor of the Biamp Portland Jazz Festival and we are thrilled to continue our support of both the local jazz scene and nationally recognized musicians,” said Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp. “Each year, the festival brings together some of the best artists in the genre from across the country and around the globe. Its continued growth highlights Portland’s rich artistic community and the increasing prominence of jazz in the local culture.”
The Portland Jazz Festival is dedicated to evolving America’s art form, including education and outreach programs extending into Portland’s schools and neighborhoods and a generous offering of free performances for all to enjoy.
For the latest information and tickets, visit pdxjazz.org.
