Post Your Performances Here. This group is for fans and musicians who like and Play Swing, Jazz and Blues, Show-tunes, Standards. There is a crossover here between the musical genres and it is very present in this area and more so in other parts of the world. Melodic, Soulful, and improvisational are the top traits of the genre. Standards, Blues, Jazz, Broadway Show Tunes. Melodic, Intelligent, Dynamic chord structure, touching and meaningful lyrics and presentation for all involved. Post your gigs, music, and comments.top traits of the genre. Standards, Blues, Jazz, Broadway Show Tunes. Melodic, Intelligent, Dynamic chord structure, touching and meaningful lyrics and presentation for all involved. #pdxjazz #portland #livemusic #jazz #blues #oregon