Jimmy Mak's
Jimmy Mak's was a central part of the Portland, OR music scene for 20 years. It brought our vibrant music community together for many amazing memories. Here are a few photos from shows which only tell a small piece of how special this club was to this community. JMak's closed it's doors on December 31, 2016, and on January 2, 2017 we lost our beloved Jimmy Mak who made it all happen.
Last Night @ Jimmy Mak's
Mel Brown Septet
with guest trumpet Tree Palmedo,
sax Andrew Olson,
Piano Ryan Wolfe,
The Incredible Mel Brown Septet: Gordon Lee Keys,
Derek Sims Trumpet,
Stan Bock Trombone,
Renato Caranto Sax,
Carlton Jackson drums,
Andre St. James Bass,
Warren Rand Sax,
PDX Soul - Highlights Live from Jimmy Mak's
3rd album by Hailey Niswanger, PDX Soul, to be released February 2015. Here are some highlights from a performance at Jimmy Mak's in Portland, Oregon on January 3rd, 2014. Please support my new album on Hatchfund today!
Klezmocracy at Portland Jazz Festival 2011
Laying down some Silver Wedding at the Rogue Ale House in Portland, Oregon
Ty Curtis at Jimmy Mak's
Ty Curtis at Jimmy Mak's in Portland Oregon. 9/19/15
20140214 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman @ Jimmy Mak's Portland
The Portland Soul All-Stars Romantic Soul feat. LaRhonda Steele, Sean Holmes, & Tahirah Memory
Musical Inspiration: Honoring Jimmy Mak
Interviews with some of the people close to Jimmy Makarounis, owner and creator of Jimmy Mak's. The club closed Dec 31, 2016 after a more than 20 year run and was considered to be Portland Oregon's greatest jazz club. Jimmy passed away from cancer January 2, 2017. This video explores the musical and personal legacy Jimmy and his landmark club left behind. Portland State University has a music scholarship that bears Jimmy's name. Click here to find out more and to donate:
Thanks to the remarkable musicians, family and staff who shared their memories and made this video possible.
Jimmy Mak was a personal mentor and friend whose impact on my life and countless others is immeasurable and ongoing. Sharing some of his story is a great honor. Thank you to Stephanie, Hanna and Christos Makarounis for trusting me to help tell it. - Tony Starlight
Tree Palmedo Quintet - Jimmy Mak's 2/2/10 continues
Tree Palmedo - Trumpet, Flugelhorn,
Andrew Olson - Alto saxophone,
Ryan Wolfe - Piano,
Patrick Harry - Bass,
Alan Jones - Drums.
My Life In Portland (November 2010)
Documenting my life in Portland Oregon.
Ty Curtis at Jimmy Maks 3/18/16
Had to take a moment to record some of Ty and the band playing this song. Sorry for the (lack of) quality, but gives you an idea of how fantastic they are!
Portland Jazz Legend Chris Brown
KOIN's Ken Boddie reports on Portland jazz legend Chris Brown.
Compared to What
This piece features Bob Schultz on vocals and sax, Dave Huber: sax, Gino Parker: drums, Doug Decker: electric piano, Jimmy Reed: guitar, Wayne Morton: bass, Wally Wallerson: synthetic drums. This recording took place in the Irish Hills of Michigan. The gathering was to celebrate Jimmy Reed and his adventure to California.
CHS Jazz at Jimmy Maks Sonny's Place
Cleveland High School Jazz Band at Jimmy Maks in Portland, Oregon. May 13, 2014.
Snow in Portland's Old Town
Where We Live: Portland Jazz Festival
Not specified
C4 InFluenZ covering Soulive's ''EL RON'' - Live @ Jimmy Mak's (PDX,OR)
May 17,2008...... The C4 Influenz live @ Jimmy Mak's (one of the nation's BEST spots to catch Good, Live JAZZ), covering El Ron by Soulive. The night was a Huge Success, we opened for Linda Hornbuckle. You can catch more of us @ Myspace/TheC4Influenz....Stay tuned for Live from The STUMP out THIS SUMMER!
The Quadraphonnes 4/1/12 Only So Much Oil In the Ground
The Quadraphonnes saxophone quartet at Dagny's, Bakersfield, CA playing their arrangement of Tower of Power's Only So Much Oil (in the ground)
Mary-Sue Tobin: soprano/alto sax
Michelle Medler: tenor sax
Mieke Bruggeman-Smith: baritone sax
Chelsea Luker: alto sax
Leah Hinchcliff: bass
Mike Synder: drums
Thanks to Kris Tiner and Epigraph Records for making this concert possible
CHS Jazz at Jimmy Maks The Chicken
Cleveland High School Jazz Band at Jimmy Maks in Portland, Oregon. May 13, 2014.
Against You
Song by Catherine Feeny, arranged by Kela Parker. Live at Alberta Street Pub, Portland, OR, November 24th, 2015.
Catherine Feeny - ukelele, voice
Chris Johnedis - drums
Douglas Detrick - trumpet, music direction
Lars Cambpbell - trombone
Lee Elderton - soprano saxophone
Mary-Sue Tobin - tenor saxophone
Pete Petersen - bari saxophone
Video shot and mixed by Michael Blake
Curtis Salgado harping at CD release party at Jimmy Mak's, PDX