Ezra Weiss and S. Renee Mitchell’s songs for Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble showcase the resilience of Oregon’s Blue-Collar Black Communities in encore performances of “From Maxville to Vanport.” ”Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble continues to find innovative ways to connect music with people and to re-examine ways to bring culture and relevance to its audiences.” — Christina Rusnak, Oregon ArtsWatch "The album confronts head-on issues such as prejudice and migration. The content isn't, however, weighed down by despair; instead, it's buoyed…