Saw Ingrid Jensen at JM’s
On Monday, I went to see Ingrid Jensen play at Jimmy Mak’s with Alan Jones, Randy Porter, and Dave Speranza. It was a great show with only a $5 cover. I was worried that the crowd might be thin, since I hadn’t heard much press about the event, but both sets were pretty full. It was especially great to see so many musicians out to hear a show – young and old.
I first met Ingrid at the Port Townsend Jazz Workshop in 2005, when she was my combo coach there. I was lucky enough to be able to sit in with her band in NYC a few months later at a club called Kitano. I also got to see her play a number of times, mostly with Maria Schneider’s band. As far as trumpet players go, I don’t think you can ask for much more. I hope Alan keeps finding ways to bring her out here.
In other news, JazzPDX.org has a new look, or will soon after I post this. I’m looking forward to adding some new features, most notably a podcast which is in the works. If you’re a Portland musician, be sure to send your album info to submit@jazzpdx.org so that I can put it in the “Featured Album” section.