a soulful jazz musician in
portland, oregon
"she’s developed her keenly insightful, emotionally intelligent songwriting chops, so her long awaited follow-up Big Crazy Love marks not only the re-emergence of a great indie jazz singer, but also the coming out party for an impactful songwriter who effortlessly blends her jazz sensibilities with pop, folk, country and gospel"
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Shows
Piano Bar!
Sundays, May 11 and June 8
@ Corkscrew Wine Bar
Are you ready for your time to SHINE? Join this monthly event with local songstress Courtney Freed and Portland-based pianist David Saffert as they host a good old-fashioned PIANO BAR from 7-9pm at Corkscrew.
You are invited to sing your favorite tune, open mic style (bring sheet music), or sit back and enjoy the talent and a delightful glass of wine with friends. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience this musical magic at our favorite SE haunt! Don't forget to tip your hosts and bar staff throughout this free show!
Portland Lindy Society
Thursday, May 1st
@ Norse Hall
Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.
The Courtney Freed Five plays the hot danceable swing jazz music of the 20's-50's, featuring powerhouse vocals from Courtney Freed, Pat Harry on bass, Twayn Williams on guitar, Tyson Bittrich on violin and Kirch on drums.
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Swing Foundations Lesson (Included w/Purchase of Dance)
Dance $15 | All Ages
*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Swing Foundations Lesson
*Doors to lessons will be closed at 7PM. Dancers will not be admitted to lesson after this time but are welcome to wait in the downstairs lounge area.
8 - 9 Courtney Freed Five
9 - 9:30 Set Break/DJ
9:30 - 10:30 Courtney Freed Five
Wilf's Restaurant
Saturday, May 10th, 7-9:30pm
Come on down to Union Station and check out the magical jazz vibes at Wilf's with my sweet trio! I'll be joined by Hamody Hindi on guitar and John Moak on trombone. We'll be playing jazzy originals, standards, re-vamped 80s tunes and more! You'll be sure to hear several songs from my album, "Big Crazy Love" and lots of surprises. A minimum for food and beverage is $20 per person with live entertainment, cover charge varies in lounge and dining room. Seating is limited, so be sure to call for a reservation. Minimum purchase of $20 per person. You're in for a classy night of music and food at this iconic Portland spot!
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 503.223.0070. Or visit their website.
Wild Wednesdays @ Wayfinder Beer
Wednesday, May 14th, 6-9pm
Join Courtney and her trio from 6-9pm. Plenty of delicious food and friends at this close-in SE spot! Wayfinder Beer, based in Portland Oregon, is a lager-centric brewery that combines old and new school lager techniques to push the envelope of what lager can be. The founders of Wayfinder, lager fanatics themselves and proselytizers of cool fermentation, installed a dedicated decoction vessel to achieve malt complexities otherwise unattainable. The beers are a mix of tradition and science, a blending of ancient brewing tactics, newer Narziß-style German precision, and the swagger of American Craft. Although we are rewriting the definition of lager for the next generation of craft beer enthusiasts, we are bringing with it the traditions of Europe and America’s favorite beer.
Saturday Academy's In Full Bloom Spring Soiree
Friday, May 16th, 6-9:30pm
University of Portland
Celebrate 42 years of growing the next generation of innovators at Saturday Academy’s IN FULL BLOOM Spring Soiree.
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This fresh take on a garden party will feature a farm-to-table family-style dinner, activities to delight the young-at-heart, a dynamic program hosted by KGW’s Drew Carney, and fresh entertainment by Courtney Freed and her trio, for a playful evening honoring the joy and impact of transformative STEAM education. Hear stories directly from those we serve for a night full of inspiration with a range of equitable giving opportunities. Let’s get planting! Tix available here