Performer. Producer. Portland Jazz Workhorse.

From the intimate stage of The 1905 to the iconic Alberta Rose Theatre, James has spent years defining his quintessential sound on the acoustic bass. A Berklee-trained artist and tireless collaborator, he has shared the stage with the Northwest's finest musicians and produced acclaimed retrospectives honoring legends like Amy Winehouse and The Beatles.

What’s Next? James is currently weaving a new sonic tapestry: a curated performance series exploring the profound catalogs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Don't miss this deep dive into the heart of folk and poetic songwriting.

Deeply influenced by Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, Brigitta’s Teuscher’s voice is a heady mix of nostalgia and purposeful emotional depth. A contralto jazz vocalist with roots in Portland, Oregon, her voice has been lauded as having a rare mix of unconventional warmth and power. Her songwriting and production celebrates jazz evolution while incorporating contemporary elements to give traditional styles new legs. 

She was the Best Vocalist winner at the Teagarden Jazz Festival singing for the Jazz Legacy Band and lead vocalist for five years in the internationally renowned Synthesis Jazz Band. Has experience touring worldwide. Performance highlights include getting the first triple encore in the Saukraasti Jazz Festival’s history, being a featured vocalist at the National Theatre of Cuba, and performing at Festinord’s 50th Anniversary in Stockholm, Sweden. Her work has been featured on albums such as Downbeat and Leaving Vancouver. Brigitta’s love of improvisation is enhanced by her background in diverse styles.