Wednesday, October 29th
Skyline Tavern

8031 NW Skyline Blvd

Portland, OR 97229
$15-30
8pm
Left Of Center
Yucky Jazz

Left Of Center is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Alex Meltzer and musical polymath Machado Mijiga, seamlessly blending free improvisation, loops, and step sequencing to create a sonic multiverse that exists in the pocket dimension between jazz, electronica, and avant-garde. 

Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically-trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative “box” at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few. Mijiga can be seen touring with GRAMMY-winning band, Portugal. The Man throughout the year, among the many Portland-based groups he leads and supports when back home. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga’s artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather.

YUCKY JAZZ

Yuck is a Portland based musician who can often be found supporting other artists in the city.
They have a deep love for many styles of music and attempt to blend those influences together
to form a cohesive sound that is their own. From folk to gospel to jazz, you’re liable to hear it all
at any given Yuck concert.
Their solo electric project Yucky Jazz often features dear friends and combines raw virtuosic
instrumentalists with elements of hip-hop production and covers of unconventional songs that
ensures a fun evening whenever they step out.