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Jazz This Week: Russell Malone and Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Craig Hultgren and Luna Nova, Niu Jazz Ensemble and Victor Lewis, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's a mixed bag of jazz and creative music happening this weekend around the St. Louis area, with performances including straight-ahead, mainstream jazz sounds from both small groups and big bands; a triple bill of female guitarists; a cabaret take on Southern rock; an innovative cellist who bridges free improv and contemporary compositions; and more. Let's go to the highlights: Tonight, guitarist Russell Malone and pianist Cyrus Chestnut and his trio will team up for the first time ever, beginning ...
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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Craig Hultgren
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week, let's get reacquainted with cellist Craig Hultgren, who's returning to St. Louis next week to perform with members of the ensemble Luna Nova at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust St. downtown. The concert, which is sponsored by New Music Circle, will feature Hultgren, pianist Adam Bowles and flautist John McMurtery performing 20th and 21st century works by composers Elliot Carter, Olivier Messiaen, Robert G. Patterson, ...
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Jazz This Week: Chris Potter Underground, Craig Hultgren, Jazz St. Louis' Benefit Gala, Mardi Gras Music, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's Mardi Gras week, and here in St. Louis there's a variety of jazz and creative music coming up on local stages (though not at the city's official Mardi Gras celebration; a bit more about that later.) Let's go the highlights... The most highly anticipated performer of the week likely is saxophonist Chris Potter (pictured), who brings his electric group Underground to Jazz at the Bistro for the first time beginning tonight and continuing through Saturday. The 40-year-old Potter has ...
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Jazz This Week: Joey Defrancesco, Peter Martin and Jeremy Davenport, J.D. Parran, Craig Hultgren, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Warmer weather is in the forecast for St. Louis, but before you make plans to spend the whole weekend outdoors, you also may want to check out what's coming coming up in jazz and creative music over the next few days.Tonight, organist Joey DeFrancesco begins a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. There's always been an enthusiastic audience for bluesy, organ-driven jazz in St. Louis, and in the past DeFrancesco has proven to be a good draw ...
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