Conversation - Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
Friday, Mar 12th 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Mike Winkle - vocal
José Luis - piano
Craig Snazelle - bass
Kurt Deutscher - drums
“Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the ’60s, I was surrounded by an incredible music scene Early influences included The Animals, Beatles, Sam Cooke, then Stevie Wonder, Bobby Caldwell, and many others. My voice has been favorably compared to a host of artists including, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Bobby Caldwell, Sam Cooke, and others. I think folks hear what they want to hear. My original tunes are Jazz(ish) with nods to my influences. You can’t help that! I have recorded songs from artists as varied as Sinatra, The Animals, Coltrane, Bill Henderson, Van Morrison, and Beatles to Bill Evans. If it has a great melody and lyrics, I’m in! After over 30 years of performing, I think I’ve found my own voice and style that is really just a synthesis of everything that I’ve listened to and loved. Some vocalists are fortunate enough to discover who they are early in their careers and bypass the stage of trying to imitate others. It has taken me a number of years to develop the confidence to present myself as an artist, and not just another band guy trying to get over with someone else’s sound.” ~ Mike Winkle
$9.00 Cover in the music area and reservations are highly recommended.
Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
We started Arrivederci in 2004 as a small wine shop and have continued to grow each year. Our main goal is to serve good wine, good food & host some of the best jazz in Portland. When you are here, we want to share our passions with you. Food, wine, travel, music & friendship.
~The Hanneman’s
We are located on the west side of McLoughlin Blvd on the very southern end of Milwaukie right before Gladstone. The cross streets that we are in between are Naef Rd. and Roethe Rd, about 100 yards before the Roethe Light. We share the Building with Dateline Travel and Nassau West Hair Salon. There is a 90-foot statue of Liberty behind the building. That’s right, I said Statue of Liberty. Can’t miss it.
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Address & Directions
17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd
Milwaukie, OR 97267
503-659-1143