Citizens Read: Jumptown by Robert Dietsche
Jumptown
The Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209
AUTHOR ATTENDING
What was the Rose Quarter before it was the Rose Quarter? It was one of the hottest jazz scenes west of Chicago. In the 1940s and 1950s, this inner Northeast neighborhood was a bustling African-American community with a thriving music scene. In addition to talented local musicians, “everyone who was anyone” played there, including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Thelonius Monk, Oscar Peterson and Dave Brubeck. In Jumptown, author Robert Dietsche's love of his subject makes this story of music and community come alive.
Robert Dietsche was the longtime host of "Jazzville" on OPB and has taught numerous courses on jazz at Oregon colleges and universities. He is also the founder of Django Records.
Doors open 5:45 PM. This event is full. To have your name added to the waiting list, please email amy@pdxcityclub.org or call 503-228-72531 x110.
