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Jazz this week: Cyrus Chestnut; Peter Martin, Brian Owens & Terence Blanchard; and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis features a couple of first-call piano players- one visiting, one home-grown- plus the usual assortment of performances in a variety of musical styles from the city's talented contingent of local players. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, January 31 Pianist Cyrus Chestnut returns with his trio for the first of four nights at Jazz at the Bistro. Chestnut has applied his virtuoso technique to all sorts of material ...
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Jazz This Week: Peter Martin Trio, Brian Owens, Mardra Thomas and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Though it may not officially be summer until the solstice on June 21, summer weather already seems to moving into St. Louis, and local jazz presenters and venues are putting their summer schedules into effect, for the most part either curtailing their offerings until fall or emphasizing homegrown talent.However, there's still some music to be heard, so let's see what's going on around town over the next few days:Tonight, singer Denise Thimes performs a free concert ...
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Jazz This Week: A Benefit for Zimbabwe Nkenya; Brian Owens; Erin Bode; Larry Brown, Jr.; and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
There's a brief respite from major touring jazz acts this week in St. Louis, but there are still a number of events over the next few days with potential appeal for fans of jazz and creative music.On Thursday, Washington University's Jazz at Holmes series continues with a free concert from pianist Ptah Williams and his trio. Also on Thursday, singer Erin Bode and her band will return to the events room at Cyrano's in Webster Groves.On ...
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Brian Owens Releases New CD/DVD
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Singer Brian Owens, who blends jazz with soul, pop and gospel, has released a new combination CD/DVD package called Brian Owens and Martha Mae Live at the Sheldon Concert Hall.The project (pictured) was recorded in November at The Sheldon, and is currently on sale for $25 per copy via Owens' website.Owens will do a free holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 20 at O'Fallon Township High School's Milburn Campus Auditorium in O'Fallon, IL, and ...
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Jazz This Week: Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival, Brian Owens, Willie Akins, Cornet Chop Suey, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
While there are no major touring jazz musicians visiting St. Louis this week, there's plenty of activity involving local players. Let's look at some of the highlights: Tonight, the great saxophonist Willie Akins does a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University, while guitarist Dave Black performs at Brandt'sOn Friday and Saturday, singer Brian Owens brings his mix of jazz, pop, R&B and gospel back to Jazz at the Bistro for a ...
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