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Tom Kennedy: New Start
by Jim Worsley
When thinking of bassist Tom Kennedy, it can be instinctive to think of drummer Dave Weckl. Or vice versa. The two became friends and musical colleagues in their early teens. That is roughly a half century of playing, recording, touring, and much more together. Kennedy is known around the world as a premier, elite jazz and fusion electric bassist. Weckl has the same notoriety and brilliant skill set behind his drum kit. One could go on at length about their ...
read moreJazz This Week: Dave Scott and Jason Swagler, Denise Thimes, the Bosman Twins, St. Louis Big Band, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Here's a look at some of the most noteworthy jazz and creative music performances coming up over the next few days in and around St. Louis.... Tonight, California-based trumpeter Dave Scott, whose credits include gigs with Boz Scaggs, Toto, Michael Feinstein, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and numerous others, will be in town to join forces with saxophonist Jason Swagler for a performance at the Kranzberg Arts Center; and guitarist Todd Mosby plays at Seedz Cafe. On Friday, vocalist Erika Johnson ...
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Jazz This Week: Eric Slaughter Trio with Jason Swagler, Ally Hany and Addison Frei, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The live jazz offerings are a bit sparse around town this long Independence Day weekend in St. Louis, but there still are a few shows worthy of your attention coming up over the next few days. On Friday and Saturday, guitarist Eric Slaughter will bring his trio (pictured) plus saxophonist Jason Swagler to Jazz at the Bistro. Although Swagler is billed as special guest, he and Slaughter actually have played together fairly often, including co-hosting a jam session the first ...
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Jazz This Week: Dianne Reeves, Kim Massie, Jason Swagler, Mary Dyson and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's notable jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis include a benefit concert featuring a well-known touring headliner and a number of shows spotlighting featuring local musicians.The touring artist in question is singer Dianne Reeves (pictured), who performs Sunday night at the Sheldon Concert Hall in a benefit for Community Women Against Hardship. Touring in support of When You Know, her latest release on Blue Note, Reeves is working with a quartet including St. Louis native ...
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