Katherine Banks+FollowHow Oregon’s jazz legends shaped musicOregon’s jazz scene in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s was electric, with Ralph Towner, Nancy King, and Glen Moore sparking a musical revolution right at the University of Oregon. Their first jam sessions weren’t just fun—they launched careers that would change jazz worldwide. King’s voice, Towner’s genre-bending guitar, and Moore’s powerful bass created a sound that still echoes in Portland clubs and beyond. Their stories are full of grit, resilience, and creative risk-taking. What do you think—does Oregon still inspire that kind of musical magic today? Share your favorite local music memories! #Entertainment #Music #OregonJazz00Share
