SAMORA PINDERHUGHES at Jack London Revue – Portland, OR

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Portland, OR Happening on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Jack London Revue. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

KMHD d Out proudly presentSAMORA PINDERHUGHES Celebrating Samoras anticipated new album Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears (Oct. 18) with first singles Drown and Better out now.Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for examining sociopolitical issues and fighting for change through his art. Lauded as one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre by The New York Times and a magical being by Forbes, Pinderhughes is shaping new worlds through his art, his honesty, and his vulnerability.The imminent new album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears, is a deeply personal exploration and reflection of mental health in the modern age, told through the beats of a failing relationship – and is the is the follow up to his globally accalimed masterpiece Grief which was selected as a top ten Best Jazz album of 2022 by The New York TimesStylistically, the lead single Better is reminiscent of nostalgic favorites across genres without being derivative of any of those reference points. It feels familiar and sounds brand new. A super-honest emotional depth creates tension in juxtaposition to the easy, soft-spoken delivery and next-level musicianship. It cooks, it bounces, and it sticks with you. Pinderhughes piano and key playing is a poignant reminder that his instrument is as much about rhythm as melody.Drown the 2nd single gets a rave and highlight from KCRW this beautiful track and its arthouse music video will dig deep into your heart, and possibly your tear ducts. Dont be shy about it, cryings on the docket.So much of this album is about complexity and the layered reality of being a human being – all the things we usually obscure in public, but that affect us so much. Striving for the deepest commitment to honesty in the music. thats reflected in the visuals and this piece means the world to me in its detail, emotion and brilliance.A one-of-a-kind talent, Pinderhughes is well established in the visual art, jazz, and social justice spaces. He has collaborated with Common, Herbie Hancock and Robert Glasper and his works have been commissioned by Carnegie Hall, the Sundance Film Festival, The Kitchen, Yerba Buena Center for The Arts, and the Kennedy Center.Pinderhughes was awarded a grant from the Mellon Foundation for The Healing Project, his arts project about healing from incarceration and structural violence. Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. Seating in General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

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