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Bring your instrument and join the music making at the John Nastos Quartet After-Hours Jam! This event is FREE, though a food or beverage purchase is recommended. Please note that this is at the Gresham location. For more information on 2024 MHJF events, visit tinyurl.com/mhjf-tixMulti-instrumentalist John Nastos was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where he found his love of music while exploring the vibrant local music scene. In 2004, Nastos graduated from high school and moved to New York City on a scholarship to study jazz at the acclaimed Manhattan School of Music. At MSM, John studied saxophone and composition with Dick Oats (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra), Bob Mintzer (Yellowjackets), Steve Wilson (Chick Corea), and Mike Abene (WDR Big Band). In 2007, John completed the four-year degree program in just three years.
He has authored and released two books in his ongoing series "The Mechanism." The first, titled An Improvisation Overview is a quick primer for students on some of the fundamental elements required to practice and learn improvisation. The second, titled Pentatonic Patterns, is a set of over 1200 pentatonic patterns designed to expand an improviser's repertoire.
Nastos is currently on faculty at Portland State University and Mount Hood Community College, and maintains a busy performing, recording, and teaching schedule around the Portland area.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Migration Brewing Company (Gresham Pub & Production Facility), 18166 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR 97230-6907, United States,Gresham, Oregon