Alan Jones, Drummer

Alan Jones, Drummer

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I lead the quintet Social Music, as well as the Alan Jones Academy of Music (AJAM) jazz school in Portland and Hood River! đŸĨ

As a premier jazz music school in PDX, we offer private lessons & ensembles for all ages and skills!

06/01/2026

AJAM First Monday Concert 🎷 Honoring: Sonny Rollins 🎷 June 1st, 2026 at 8pm

Tomorrow, Social Music celebrates the late great jazz legend Sonny Rollins, an indisputably influencial figure for the global music scene who passed away just days ago. Join us in 1 day for a welcomed round of tunes from some of Portland's finest musicians: Leon Cotter, Noah Simpson, Garrett Baxter, Matt Sazima, and Alan Jones. See you soon!

Photos from Alan Jones, Drummer's post 05/26/2026

A throwback to months ago in December 2025 during an abroad music adventure đŸ›Šī¸ Alan Jones with bandmates at the Ra'anana Jazz Festival and sightseeing elsewhere! What a treat that jazz music connects with audiences across the globe. As summer approaches, be on the lookout for new Alan Jones/AJAM performances coming soon! đŸĨ

Photos from Alan Jones, Drummer's post 05/08/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Join Alan Jones and a wonderful community of jazz enthusiasts for the milestone grand opening of AJAM's second building in Hood River at The Ruins Events. Starting in an hour, this open house event will be a memorable night marking the expansion of Oregon's music scene. Join us soon for this free celebration!

đŸĨ Event: Grand Opening of "AJAM East"
đŸĨ Location: The Ruins
đŸĨ Address: 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031
đŸĨ TONIGHT: May 7th, 2026 at 6pm

05/03/2026

AJAM First Monday Free Jazz Concert đŸĨ May 4th, 2026 @ 8pm đŸĨ 714 SW 20th Place, Portland, OR

Happy May! đŸĨŗ Join us in 2 days for a Charlie Parker themed music event with Alan Jones and the Social Music band. Bring your instruments for the open community jam session following the concert. We'll see you soon!

05/02/2026

It's happening! Join us next week on Thursday May 7th at 6pm for the grand opening event of "AJAM East" — the 2nd Alan Jones Academy of Music building opening within The Ruins space in Hood River! You won't want to miss this milestone event, where you are welcomed to bring your instruments and anyone you know! Help us SHARE this great news! It's an open house event — see you there! đŸĻ‹

04/23/2026

Willamette Singers at AJAM đŸŽ™ī¸ Friday May 1st, 2026 đŸŽ™ī¸ 8pm

Join us as we kick-off next weekend with the Willamette Singers, a stunning group of jazz vocalists directed by Matt Sazima ✨ This free event will be a treat, featuring 8 vocalists and 3 combo musicians. Share with your friends, and see you soon!

Photos from Alan Jones, Drummer's post 04/17/2026

Turning a dream into a reality, AJAM is officially getting a SECOND building for students to learn jazz music! Introducing: AJAM in Hood River, opening in May and expanding upon the still-operating downtown Portland location. The new AJAM is part of "The Ruins" space in Hood River, Oregon. Stay tuned for more big updates coming soon as this building becomes an integral part of the Pacific Northwest jazz scene! Thank you to our wonderful community for this opportunity! đŸĻ‹

04/02/2026

AJAM First Monday Free Jazz Concert ✨ April 6th, 2026 @ 8pm ✨ Social Music Band

Spring is here, and so is another round of live music! We'll see you next week in downtown Portland on what's expected to be a bright and sunny spring day. The weather is warming -- why not end the day with our band?

03/06/2026

Ensemble Night đŸŽģ March 9th, 2026 at 7:30pm đŸŽģ 714 SW 20th Place đŸŽģ Free event!

We'll see you soon! Join Olivia, Patrick, the ensembles, and our community of music lovers who will be attending this special night next week. Do you want to show support to these performers? Attend in person to hear them live for the both sets, and witness a fun open jam session afterwards!

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