Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, January 27, 2010, Page 11, Image 11

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    January 27, 2010
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Jazz, Funk and Fusion
Versatile Mike
Phillips makes
Portland debut
Jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips makes his Portland debut at Jimmy Mak's,
Saturday, Jan. 30.
Phillips became interested in music at
a young age, moving through several
different instruments before settling on
the saxophone. By the age o f 16, he had
decided to play professionally. He made
an impromptu debut at Wilson's nightclub
Hiddenbeach Recording Artist Mike in New York City in 1993, and that led to
Phillips, a versatile and soulful jazz saxo­ a series o f session and sideman jobs in
phonist who has played with Herbie jazz, R&B, and even rap.
Hancock, Guns & Roses, Prince, Stevie
Mike has a love and connection with
Wonder and more, will bring a new en­ Portland like no other city. The Mount
ergy to Portland when he takes his signa­ Vernon, N. Y. native is the only musician
ture "No genre left behind" style, to Jimmy to be endorsed by Brand Jordan, a divi­
M ak’s, downtown, for a Portland debut sion of Nike, and he is the newly married
performance on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 husband o f Portland resident K aris
p.m.
Stoudamire.
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A learning series about your
mind and nervous system
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Nerve Disorders
►Thursday, Feb. 4
7 to 8:30 p.m .
Providence P ortland M edical C enter
Cancer Center A m p h ith e a te r
4805 NE Glisan St.
P ortland, OR 97213
Recognizing the symptoms o f peripheral nerve disorders such as
neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, and getting treatm ent
early, can help prevent long-term damage to your nerves.
Lifestyle changes also may reduce the effects o f peripheral nerve
disorders. Join neurologist Joshua Johnson, M.D., as he discusses
ways to diagnose and treat these problems.
Registration is requested fo r this free presentation. To register, call Providence Resource Line
at 503-574-6595 o r visit www.providence.org/classes.
Free on-site parking. Free Providence shuttle fro m the Hollywood Transit Center.
www.providence.org/brain
PROVIDENCE
Brain Institute