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Notes from the Net: John Zorn's Montreal Controversy, Kevin Eubanks Unbound, 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:* In the latest Miles Davis-related news, Michael Bourne reviewed the “We Want Miles" exhibit ...
Tony Dipasquale Authors Book on Jazz Improv Techniques
Belleville keyboardist Tony DiPasquale, who leads the band Groove Merchants and plays with saxophonist David Fatek and others, has published The Jazz Lictionary, a new instruction book on jazz improvisation techniques.DiPasquale earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Millikin University and a master's in jazz piano performance from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He has ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Keyon Harrold
This week, let's look at some clips of trumpet player, arranger/composer, producer and St. Louis native Keyon Harrold, who's coming back home on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 to lead his quintet at Jazz at the Bistro.Touted by Wynton Marsalis in an interview a ...
Jazz This Week: Boney James, Linda Presgrave, Good 4 the Soul, Mardra and Reggie Thomas, and More
It's summer, a time when not only is the livin' purported to be “easy," but also a time when smooth jazz musicians take to the road and free concert series in local parks and elsewhere are in full swing. Here's what's going on this weekend with jazz and creative music in St. Louis: Tonight, ...
Garage a Trois to Play Tuesday, September 14 at the Old Rock House
The jazz/funk combo Garage A Trois (pictured) is coming to St. Louis on Tuesday, September 14 to perform at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St.Garage A Trois was formed in 1999 by drummer Stanton Moore, single-named saxophonist Skerik (nee Eric Walton) and guitarist Charlie Hunter. The band's current lineup includes Moore and ...
World Percussion Theatre Concert to be Presented Tuesday, July 20 at the Sheldon
Drummer and educator Terry Artis' Show-Me Sound production company will present “World Percussion Theatre," a concert “celebrating the diversity of the drum" at 7:00 p.m. , Tuesday, July 20 at the Sheldon Concert HallThe program will feature the Show-Me Sound F.O.C.U.S. Drumline (pictured) along with groups representing percussion traditions from four continents: the St. ...
Jazz St. Louis Announces New Education Faculty and Programs, 2010 All-Stars
Jazz St. Louis director of education Phil Dunlap recently made a couple of blog posts with some announcements about JSL's education programs for the 2010-11 season. Here's what's news:* Nearly 80 students from Missouri and Illinois auditioned during June to be part of the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars and JazzU programs; that's an increase ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: The Return of Boney James
This week, we've got some clips of smooth jazz saxophonist Boney James, who will be back in the St. Louis area next Thursday, July 8 to perform at the Ameristar Casino's Bottleneck Blues Bar.James is no stranger to St. Louis--he's played both at the Bottleneck and ...
O'Fallon Park Concert Series to Begin Wednesday, July 7
The City of St. Louis and 21st Ward Alderman Antonio French have announced the schedule for a free series of summer concerts featuring local performers that will begin Wednesday, July 7 at O'Fallon ParkBooked with an assist from the Sheldon Concert Hall, it's billed as a jazz series, but that's something of a misnomer, ...
Jazz This Week: Erin Bode's CD Release, Nu-Art's Jazz Singers Series, and More
The weekend of Independence Day usually isn't a busy one for live jazz performances in St. Louis, and this year is no exception. However, there are a few noteworthy shows coming up over the next several days, most of which seem to involve female vocalists:Tonight, singer and trumpet player Dawn Weber will perform a ...
