Double Dash

Seamlessly blending a myriad of styles, soundscapes, and instrumentation, creative eclectics Machado Mijiga and Dario LaPoma join forces to become the dynamic duo Double Dash, bridging the worlds of electronic music and jazz. With influences ranging from Bjork to Beethoven, A Tribe Called Quest to Tribal Tech Tones, or John Coltrane to John Cage, DoubleDash pushes the boundaries of jazz music to new frontiers, breathing new life into the age-old duo configuration.

Multi-instrumentalist and Portland native Machado Mijiga wears many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Classically-trained, jazz-weathered, and eclectically inclined, Mijiga left the proverbial creative “box” at a very early age, with access to many instruments and a diverse musical background brought about by an intercultural heritage. Mijiga is a musical polymath; composer, producer, bandleader, educator, gear fanatic, and audio engineer, to name a few. Mijiga can be seen touring with GRAMMY-winning band, Portugal. The Man throughout the year, among the many Portland-based groups he leads and supports when back home. Authenticity and uniquity assume the locus of Mijiga’s artistic identity. Self-expression is the prime directive, and the medium of choice changes like the weather.

Dario LaPoma is a multi-genre pianist and composer living in Portland, Oregon. After studying Collaborative Piano at Lawrence University in the Midwest, Dario returned to Oregon and is currently an active member of the music community, known for his tenure in bands led by the northwest luminaries Lady Rizo and Joe Kye, as well as other jazz, hip-hop and cross-over ensembles throughout the region. Dario released his debut album of original music, SWEPT, in the winter of 2020, and he looks forward to releasing new collaborative projects this year.

Instagram Handles:
@doubledashdudes (Band)
@machadomijiga (Drummer)
@dariolapoma (Keyboardist)