Page 10 October 5, 2016 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT PDX Jazz Presents PDX Jazz kicks off a historic month with concerts starring two of the most critically acclaimed artists in contemporary jazz: Alto saxophonist Steve Lehman Trio on Saturday, Oct. 9, and vo- calist Catherine Russell on Tues- day, Oct. 11 at The Old Church, downtown. Described as a “state-of-the- art musical thinker” and a cre- ator of “the most exciting mu- sic in jazz today” Lehman is a composer, performer and scholar who works across a broad spec- trum of experimental musical idioms. Russell is that rarest of enti- ties - a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. Her voice has been de- scribed as full blown femininity incarnate; a dusky, stalwart and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. She will be making her sec- ond appearance in Portland in Grammy award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything, will perform Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Old Church, downtown. support of her new album, “Har- lem On My Mind.” Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 email ads@portlandobserver.com Gregory Washington Licensed Principal Broker in Oregon LIVING ROOM REALTY 1401 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR 97211 503.422.6299