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News: Performance / Tour

Splendid music highlights Billie Holliday show

October 21, 2009

"Lady Day at the Boston Bistro" recalls the life and art of Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz singer who died 50 years ago at the age of 44. Written and directed by Ralph E. Greene, the show is being staged by Unity Theatre Ensemble. The production features an outstanding performance by Mardra Thomas as Holiday and ...

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News: Social Gathering

Kevin Belford, Bob Koester Signing Books at 7:30 P.M. Tonight at Vintage Vinyl

October 20, 2009

Author and artist Kevin Belford will sign copies of his new book Devil at the Confluence: The Pre-War Blues Music of St. Louis, Missouri at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, October 19, at Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Blvd in University City.Belford will be joined at the signing by former St. Louisan Bob Koester, the owner ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Eddie Henderson, the Wee Trio, Bernard Harris, and More

October 18, 2009

From a musical theater production honoring one of the music's most revered legends to an up-and-coming trio stretching the boundaries of the genre, there's a diverse lineup of jazz events happening over the next few days in St. Louis. Here are some of the most noteworthy shows coming up this weekend:Tonight, the Unity Theatre ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Lamar Harris Replaces Matthew Von Doran for Halloween Weekend at Jazz at the Bistro

October 18, 2009

Jazz St. Louis has announced that trombonist Lamar Harris (pictured) and his group Tribal Funk will perform at Jazz at the Bistro on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.Harris replaces guitarist Matthew Von Doran, who originally was set to perform on those dates when the Bistro's season schedule was announced earlier this year. ...

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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Four from Kenny Garrett

October 18, 2009

This week, let's peruse some video clips of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, who will be in St. Louis with his quartet starting this Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 24 to perform at Jazz at the Bistro.After launching his career working with the big bands of Duke ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Play Thursday, November 19 at Broadway Oyster Bar

October 18, 2009

New Orleans' Dirty Dozen Brass Band (pictured) is returning to St. Louis to perform on Thursday, November 19 at the Broadway Oyster Bar.Although the show already is listed on the Web site of the DDBB's booking agency, there's no mention of it yet on the Oyster Bar site, and thus there are no details ...

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News: Recording

Notes from the Net: New Releases from Marty Ehrlich and Keyon Harrold, Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

October 18, 2009

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.* In the latest Miles Davis-related news, the Associated Press has distributed a feature story ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Sheldon Offering Half-Price Tickets for Nicholas Payton Concert on November 7

October 18, 2009

The Sheldon Concert Hall is offering tickets at half price for trumpeter Nicholas Payton's concert on Saturday, November 7.The regular ticket prices are $40 for orchestra seats and $35 for the balcony, but with the discount you can get tickets for just $20 and $17.50.To get the discount, go to www.metrotix.com/promotions and ...

News: Radio

More Coverage of KFUO Sale

October 18, 2009

The proposed sale of radio station KFUO (99.1 FM) is continuing to generate controversy and press coverage. Over the weekend, reporter Charles Jaco of local Fox affiliate KTVI (Channel 2) did a story on the sale that included an interview with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra president Fred Bronstein. You can see that report online here.

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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on the Wee Trio

October 10, 2009

This week, our video spotlight shines on The Wee Trio, who will be in St. Louis next week to perform Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at Jazz at the Bistro. The Wee Trio is comprised of former St. Louisan Dan Loomis on bass, James ...