OKONSKI: A Waterfront Blues Afterparty

OkonskiWe are proud to partner with Portlands Waterfront Blues Festival to offer a series of late night afterparties celebrating the legacy of American music and the blues!Doors: 8:30pmShow: 9:30pmOKONSKIOkonski is the eponymous piano trio led by Asheville, North Carolinabased pianist Steve Okonski, featuring Michael Isvara Montgomery on upright bass and Aaron Frazer on drums. Often recording fully improvised performances directly to tape, the trios music has been described as meditative, introspective, and ethereal.Okonskis compositions emphasize space and melody, pairing expressive piano lines with subtle rhythm and texture. A longtime collaborator with Durand Jones s Entrance Music are out now on Colemine Records.Notes on Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated. Open dance floor may obscure sightlines.