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Nu-Art Series to Present "The Drum Line" on Saturday, November 20
The Nu-Art Series will present “The Drum Line," a performance by St. Louis percussionists Jerome “Scrooge" Harris, Charles “Bobo" Shaw (pictured) and Gary Sykes, at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20, at the Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust St downtown. All three percussionists are St. Louis natives who got their start within local drum & bugle corps. Specifically, ...
Notes from the Net: The Miles Davis Radio Project Reissued; Sanborn Plays Through Pain; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More
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: Let's start, as we usually do, with news of Miles Davis. Via Miles Davis Online comes ...
Metrotix, Sheldon Offer Two-for-One Discount on Tickets to Victor Goines
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Metrotix are offering a two-for-one discount on tickets for the concert by saxophonist Victor Goines (pictured) this Saturday, November 14 at the Sheldon. Billed as “The Two Sides of Sonny," the concert will feature Goines' tribute to the music of saxophonists Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt. Regular ticket prices are $40 ...
Galactic Returning to the Pageant on Thursday, March 17
The New Orleans funk/jazz/hip-hop band Galactic (pictured) is coming back to St. Louis to perform on Thursday, March 17 at The Pageant. Percussionist and singer Cyril Neville of the Neville Brothers and trombonist Corey Henry of the Rebirth Brass Band will be featured as special guests. Galactic was in St. Louis most recently in February 2010, ...
Jazz St. Louis Wins 2011 Missouri Arts Award
Jazz St. Louis will receive a 2011 Missouri Arts Award from the Missouri Arts Council. The Missouri Arts Council is a state agency and division of the Department of Economic Development that provides over $8 million a year in grants to nonprofit organizations to stimulate the growth, development, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri. The ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: John McLaughlin and 4th Dimension
Today, let's look at some video clips of guitarist John McLaughlin and his band 4th Dimension, who will be in St. Louis to perform on Friday, November 19 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Also including keyboardist/drummer Gary Husband, drummer Mark Mondésir, and bassist Étienne Mbappé, 4th Dimension came together ...
Jazz This Week: Regina Carter's Reverse Thread, Banu Gibson, Dave Pietro, Christopher McBride, and More
This week's jazz and creative music offerings in St. Louis would seem to have something of a nostalgic bent, with several shows recalling early New Orleans or Swing Era jazz, and one headliner who's reaching all the way back to the music's African roots. However, there also are some more modern sounds happening around town; you ...
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Ron Carter to Headline 2011 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival
The Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival has announced that the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (pictured at left) and bassist Ron Carter will be the featured performers for the 2011 GSLJF, which will be held Thursday, April 14 through Saturday, April 16 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. The VJO will headline the concert on Friday, April 15 ...
Steve Ross to Preview New Show "Rhythm and Romance" on November 26 and 27
Pianist and singer Steve Ross (pictured) will preview his new cabaret show “Rhythm and Romance" in St. Louis over Thanksgiving weekend before taking it NYC's famed Algonquin Room in January. Ross will perform “Rhythm and Romance" at 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand Blvd. The ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet
This week, let's take a look at some video clips featuring trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet, who will be in St. Louis on Saturday, November 13 to perform at the 560 Music Center under the auspices of New Music Circle. Given that Smith, bassist John Lindberg and drummer ...
