Tag: jazz
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Jazz Professor Darrell Grant is a PSU and Portland treasure
Darrell Grant is one of PSU’s treasures. Not only is he a beloved professor of jazz in the School of Music & Theater, but he is also a critically acclaimed composer and leader in Portland’s music community. And he is always working on something profound, thought-provoking and inspiring. In short, he makes Portland a better…
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SWING, SWING, SWING
By: Sharon Jackson Every time I hear drums beat and saxes blow and trumpets wail of classy jazzzzz – I cannot help but to tie up my worn Oxfords and pin up my hair circa 1940’s style for my heart sings ‘in the mood’ to SWING. East Coast Swing has finally come to PSU. Swing Out is…