Bringing contemporary jazz to the greater Portland area, DIJ is brought to you by PCM under the direction of Paul Lichter.

When and Where

Due to the pandemic, we were unable to adhere to our normal schedule of DIJ concerts, but we did hold outdoor concerts last summer on Peaks Island. Plans are currently underway for live concerts in the fall of 2021.

On Stage This Fall

The lineup includes returning and new performers like Joe Fonda, Ben Rosenbloom, Brian Adler and Jeff Lederer. Stay tuned for specific dates and times!

» Monthly October – August; doors open at 7:30 pm; show time 8:00 pm
» Shows at the Conservatory or other venues as scheduled

Find Out Who’s Performing

Event Calendar

Paul Lichter, DIJ’s Director

Founder and club owner of Portland’s famed jazz club Cafe No from 1988 to 1995, Paul is Portland’s own jazz impresario. The now legendary nightclub had a great jazz atmosphere and hosted well-known groups like the Boston-based jazz trio The Frindge and trumpeter Dave Ballou.

When the club closed, Paul started DIJ and eventually teamed up with the Conservatory to offer area jazz fans a chance to hear some of the best local, national and international jazz performers.

For more information, call Paul at (207) 828-1310, or the PCM’s Registrar for information about our Jazz Studies Program, which compliments the DIJ series.