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Thankusomuch is the result of some of PDX’s very best young musicians bonding over a shared interest in pop, soul, R&B, hip-hop, and jazz. Whether they’re paying homage to the brilliant artists of past decades, playing inventive arrangements of modern pop-tunes, profusely thanking audience members and venue staff, or showcasing melodically tasteful and harmonically advanced original numbers, Thankusomuch is all about music and (mostly non-ironic) gratitude.

Led by bassist/pianist/composer/arranger Alex G. Koehler, Thankusomuch includes some of the best local talent to round out their powerful sound. Often featuring talented vocalists such as Jimmie Herrod, Michal Angela Wilson, Rich Hunter, Edan Krolewicz, and Chibia, Thankusomuch has had the immense pleasure of working with dozens of incredible local singers over the past few years. The phenom’ instrumentalists regularly participating in Thankusomuch performances and recordings include Josh Clark (guitar), Michael Wiest (guitar), Kristof Schroeder (alto sax/flute), Paul Paresa (keys), Machado Mijiga (drums/sax), Steven Skolnik (drums/percussion), Kyle Lissman (bass), Corey Foster (drums), Noah Simpson (trumpet).

Our E.P. From All of Us Here was voted one of Willamette Week’s Best Jazz Albums of the Year 2017

Our 2018 Single, Arcata, is frequently featured on Portland’s Jazz Station 89.1 FM KMHD

INSTAGRAM FEED @thankusomuch.music

In honor of (yesterday’s) Thankusomuch Thursday, I’d like to give a shout-out to our #1 sax/flute playing goofster, Kristof Schroeder, @thereal_mr.k

Thank you for always participating in our projects and bringing your saxy flute magic ?

Thankusomuch is making a monthly segment where we highlight the works of other amazing local artists. (We forgot about March like a bunch of real dinguses, so here’s a look back at releases from last month.) We’re very thankful to be part

Thankusomuch is playing at @botanist_house for a real live show next Thursday!

Join us on 4/29 at 5 PM in person (or via Facebook live) for an amazing performance featuring @paulparesa on keys, @michaelwiest on guitar, and Steven Skolnik on drums.

Thankusomuch has been a featured artists with the PDX Jazz Festival, Soul’d Out Music Festival sharing the stage with artists like Bilal, Dead Prez, De La Soul, and at some of the best venues in the Northwest. They’ve played venues such as the Roseland Theater, Star Theater, Dante’s, Jimmy Mak’s, The Jack London Revue, The 1905, The Armory, and various other venues around the Portland area.

Thank you so much for visiting!