Event

George Colligan CD Release Party

George Colligan, an internationally recognized jazz pianist and composer, has released his 28th CD as a leader on the Whirlwind Recordings label. Fresh off a European promotional tour, Colligan returns to Portland to present the tunes from the album; he is joined by an all-star rhythm section of Chris Higgins on bass and Chris Brown on drums.

George Colligan is a New York based pianist, organist,drummer, trumpeter, teacher, and bandleader, who is one of the most original and compelling jazz artists of his generation. An award-winning composer (Chamber Music America/Doris Duke Foundation grant recipient) and player (winner, Jazzconnect.com Jazz Competition), Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Lonnie Plaxico, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 100 CDs). He has released 24 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique. His latest CD on the Origin Label is calledThe Endless Mysteries and features Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette. Colligans musical style incorporates everything from showtunes to funk, from free improvisation to 20th century classical music. His performances include dazzling technique as well as mature restraint. Colligan was on the faculty of the Juilliard School for two years and is currently an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. He is currently a member of Jack DeJohnettes New Quintet.Recently, Colligan started playing the Hammond 44 Melodion(melodica).