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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Dianne Reeves and Peter Martin

January 17, 2010

This week, let's check out some clips of singer Dianne Reeves, who will be coming to St. Louis on Friday, February 5 to perform at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The show will serve as the kickoff performance for the new Peter Martin Music series conceived and curated by ...

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News: Obituary

Ed Thigpen 1930 - 2010

January 18, 2010

The esteemed drummer Ed Thigpen, known for his elegant bearing and tasteful timekeeping in support of jazz luminaries such as Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, died Wednesday in Copenhagen, Denmark at age 79.Born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles, Thigpen also had a couple of connections to St. Louis. Between college and his ...

News: Performance / Tour

Sheldon Concert Hall to Present Haitian Relief Benefit on Tuesday, February 9

January 16, 2010

A diverse group of St. Louis musicians will take the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 9 to raise money for Doctors Without Borders' Haitian earthquake relief efforts.“St. Louis Musicians for Haiti" will feature jazz, blues, soul, folk, classical and more, from a lineup that includes singer Brian Owens; ...

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News: Music Industry

Jazz This Week: Bob Borgestede Memorial Concert, Kim Massie, McMoore Movement, Mardra and Reggie Thomas, and More

January 15, 2010

With at least a momentary break from the winter deep freeze, it should be a good weekend in St. Louis to get out and hear some music. And while there are no major touring headliners in town this week, there are some noteworthy performances featuring local and regional musicians, so let's go to the highlights:

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz St. Louis Schedules Free Community Concert on Wednesday, February 10

January 14, 2010

Keyboardist Reggie Thomas and his group will join forces with the East St. Louis Senior High School Jazz Band for a free concert in February celebrating Black History Month and the music of Stevie Wonder.The event will be presented by Jazz St. Louis as part of its Whitaker Community Concerts series, and will take ...

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News: Festival

Anita Rosamond Performing on Dave Koz Smooth Jazz Cruise

January 14, 2010

Singer and pianist Anita Rosamond (pictured) is escaping the St. Louis winter cold this week, heading down to the Caribbean where she's been added to the roster of performers for the 2010 Dave Koz Smooth Jazz Cruise.The sold-out cruise, which starts Saturday and continues through January 24, is produced by St. Louis-based Jazz Cruises ...

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News: Performance / Tour

King Sunny Ade Coming to the Old Rock House on Tuesday, April 20

January 14, 2010

Nigerian singer and guitarist King Sunny Ade, who helped popularize African music in the US and Europe during the 1980s, is back on the road and is bringing His African Beats to St. Louis to perform at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at the Old Rock House, 1200 South 7th Blvd (between downtown and Soulard).

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News: Music Industry

Notes from the Net: Miles Honored by Congress; WSQ Teams with M'boom; Metheny's Orchestrion; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More.

January 12, 2010

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* There's lots of Miles Davis-related news this time around, starting with a resolution from ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Concert to Benefit Zimbabwe Nkenya Scheduled for Saturday, January 30

January 12, 2010

This just in: New Music Circle will present a benefit performance for bass player and composer Zimbabwe Nkenya (pictured) at 7:30 p..m. , Saturday, January 30 at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand. Nkenya has been an active participant in the local improvised music scene since his return to St. Louis from New ...

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News: Technology

Review, Photos of the Bad Plus Now Online

January 11, 2010

The Post-Dispatch sent “Rock Candy" blogger Matthew Fernandes to review last night's performance by The Bad Plus at Jazz at the Bistro, and you can read his impressions of the show online here.Also, Jazz St. Louis has posted some photos of the band from last night to the JSL Flickr account, which can be ...