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, RACC Grant Winner) and player (winner, Jazzconnect.com Jazz Competition, DownBeat Critics Poll Winner), Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Cassandra Wilson, Ravi Coltrane, and many others, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 150 CDs). He has released 31 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique. His latest CD on the Ubuntu Label is called”Live in Arklow” and features Darren Beckett and Dave Redmond. Colligan’s 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 DeJohnette’s New Quintet.Recently, Colligan started playing the Hammond 44 Melodion(melodica).

Miette Lapierre is a jazz vocalist and composer born and raised in Portland. She started performing at five as an actor in musical theater. She later progressed to performing in pit orchestras, conducting, and music directing, until finally finding her home in jazz vocal performance and composition. Miette sings a combination of jazz standards, R&B/pop songs, and original compositions. She is known for her vocal improvisation and her sultry tone as well as her witty repartee on the bandstand. She can be seen performing at venues such as The 1905, Wilf’s, The Underground in Clackamas, The Aladdin, Mississippi Pizza, Hotel Vintage, Mississippi Studios, The Hoxton, Huber’s, Show Bar, Goodfoot, Living Room Theaters, The Hilton, and more. She has performed with great pianists such as George Colligan and Kerry Politzer. She also regularly performs background vocals for the math-themed funk group Mr. Vale’s Math Class.

We strive to make our indoor space as comfortable and safe as possible, therefore we encourage reservations as tables will be limited.

To reserve a table, you may email trevor@vinoveritaspdx.com or by phone 503.208.2583