Live Music: Portland Groove Collective

 The Portland Groove Collective presents original Jazz Rock, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban-based rhythm music that flows from funk to mambo to Bossa and beyond. Influences range from the relaxed and clear melodies of Antonio Carlos Jobim, to the experimentation and Latin-funk of Weather Report, to the precise arrangements and chordal labyrinths of Steely Dan.  Colleen Regalbuto joined the Portland Groove Collective as lead vocalist in October 2011 bringing experience singing lead with bands in both the Pacific Northwest and Mexico and enjoys performing a mix of jazz and Latin tunes. LES GRAY – saxophone, CHRISTIAN BOTTO – guitar, MICHAEL KORA – drums, GRADY McKENZIE – bass, MILLEDGE BENNETT – percussion. www.portlandgroovecollective.com