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Ancient Liturgy, Liberating Theology, Inclusive Community
Jazz Concert Series
Join us for our community Jazz Concerts!
Enjoy music played by Northwest Tempo, a local band,
along with some hors d’oeuvres and libations.
We would love for you to stop by!!
Upcoming performances:
Sunday, September 7th, 4 - 5:15 PM
Sunday, October 5th, 4 - 5:15 PM
Sunday, November 2nd, 4 - 5:15 PM
Sunday, December 7th, 4 - 5:15 PM
Click HERE to watch the November 2024 performance of Northwest Tempo!
Click HERE to watch the October 2024 performance of Northwest Tempo!
Click HERE to watch the June 2024 performance of Northwest Tempo!
MEET THE MUSICIANS
KRISTI MOWE
Kristi Mowe is a dynamic vocalist based in the Portland metro area where she performs regularly in both jazz and musical theater settings. Her recent performance in the 2024 Portland Revels midwinter production, Norse Fire, showcased her versatility and theatrical flair.
Kristi brings to her singing a unique depth shaped by a 25-year career as a professional speech-language pathologist and a lifelong commitment to vocal excellence. A graduate of both Washington State University (BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures) and Portland State University (MS in Speech and Hearing Sciences), she understands the voice as both a powerful instrument and an intimate reflection of the soul-a belief that guides her performances.
Kristi's musical journey includes singing with the Harvard-Radcliffe Choir, the Crimson Company, the Glory Singers and numerous community choirs. Fluent in French and deeply attuned to the nuances of language and emotion, she views every song as an opportunity to connect and share with others.
Beyond the stage, Kristi is the proud mother of three and grandmother of four, whose warmth and life experience infuse her performances with authenticity and heart.
ADRIAN P. BAXTER
Adrian P. Baxter is a talented multi-instrumentalist instructor and performer specializing in piccolo, flute, alto, soprano, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, ukulele, and piano. He is associated with esteemed organizations including M.U.S.E. (museband.com), Ethos.org, and the Community Music Center (communitymusiccenter.org).
Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, Adrian earned his Bachelor of Music from the University of Oregon School of Music and is a proud contributor to the Platinum Album "Zoot Suit Riot" with The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.
As a composer, Adrian was nominated for a 2016 Drammy Award for "Best Original Music in a Play" for Signet Productions’ “The Setup,” and has shared the stage with numerous legendary artists.
Adrian has enjoyed performing with Les McCann, Tito Puente Jr., Melcochita, The Temptations, Reeds for Mariachi Viva Mexico, Yolanda Del Rio, Ramsey Embick, Mel Brown, Anandi Gefroh, Adam Carpinelli, Andre St. James, Damien Erskine, Patrick Lamb, Patrick Harry, Adam Carlson, Dr. Freddy Vilches Meneses (Caliente, Matices & Son de Cuba), Conjunto Alegre, Rhythm Culture, Cambeleche (Seattle), and many local Portland artists.
“Music performance is a challenging and fulfilling intellectual, physical, and emotional experience. As a discipline, it can enhance every aspect of the lives of students of all ages and backgrounds.”
https://www.facebook.com/adrian.baxter.391/
STEVE CLEVELAND
Steve Cleveland is a musician and poet who lives in Portland, Oregon. He plays piano and accordion with an eclectic array of groups including:
Northwest Tempo
Lauren Sheehan
Reggie Houston
The Sportin' Lifers
Johnnie Ward and the Sharkskin Revue
Linn Street Din
Dave Ricketts
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He has served as Music Director for "Alan's Confectionary," and "Homeless (the Musical)," both by Alan Alexander III.
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Steve has also performed and/or recorded with:
Chata Addy
Indalo Wind
Gilad Atzmon
Jujuba
The Jenny Finn Orchestra
The Hot Club Time Machine
The Barkers
Annette Lowman
The Hot Club of Hawthorne
https://steveclevelandmusic.com/
FRED INGRAM
Fred Ingram was born in Portland, Oregon, into a musically rich and inspiring family. His grandfather would entertain the kids with spirited vaudeville songs, accompanying himself on tenor banjo. Fred's Dad was a professional musician who played trumpet and vibes in his own trio. The Ingram household echoed with the sounds of Dixieland, Louis Armstrong, and the big bands of Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, well as music from the 50s and 60s. At any given time there were LPs by Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Milt Jackson, Shelly Manne, Nancy Wilson, Getz/Gilberto, Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery playing on the stereo. Fred's older siblings chipped in with Elvis, the Beatles, Chubby Checker and the Beach Boys and later introduced him to Miles, Coltrane, Cal Tjader, Don Ellis, Gary Burton and Billy Cobham, so he had a lot to draw from.,
Fred’s drumming journey began in fifth grade when his father brought home a beat up old Slingerland drum set and had his drummer, Stan Rhees, give him drum lessons. That moment sparked a lifelong passion for rhythm. From hillbilly to bebop, Fred has built a career on versatility and deep musical knowledge.
Over the years, Fred has performed at major festivals and venues across the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle’s Folklife Festival, Bumbershoot, Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival, the Aladdin Theater, Alberta Rose Theater, and Edgefield, as well as countless clubs, bars, and private events. His wide-ranging collaborations include work with Portland artists such as Nu Shooz, Sheila & the Boogiemen, Jim Mesi, Steve Bradley, Rick Welter, Lauren Sheehan, Brothers of the Baladi, Jaime Leopold, Jon Koonce, Dover Weinberg, The New Iberians, Tooloose Cajun Band, and The Reverb Brothers.
Fred is currently working with a vibrant lineup of bands and projects, including:
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Big Bossa
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Jazz Interlude
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The Sportin’ Lifers
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Western Edition
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Linn Street Din
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Johnny Ward
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Steve Cleveland & the talented musicians of Northwest Tempo
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