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Notes from the Net: More on Metheny's Orchestrion; Zorn in Cleveland: Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

April 7, 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:* It's been kind of a slow news week, but we can fulfill our Miles ...

The Sheldon, Metrotix Offering "Buy One, Get One Free" Deal on Cyrus Chestnut Tickets

April 7, 2010

Matt Wilson Quartet to Play This Thursday, April 8 at Hixson Middle School

April 6, 2010

This just in: Drummer Matt Wilson (pictured) is bringing his quartet to St. Louis for a concert at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, April 8 at Hixson Middle School, 630 S. Elm in Webster Groves.Wilson and his band - saxophonist Jeff Lederer, trumpeter Kirk Knuffke and bassist Chris Lightcap - will be joined onstage by ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Cyrus Chestnut

April 4, 2010

Today, our video spotlight is trained on pianist Cyrus Chestnut, who's returning to St. Louis next Saturday, April 10 for a performance at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Chestnut has played here a number of times before, most recently in March 2008 at Jazz at the Bistro. On this ...

Pollstar: Harry Connick Jr. to Play Friday, June 11 at Fox Theatre

April 3, 2010

The online touring information service Pollstar has just added a new listing showing a concert by singer and pianist Harry Connick Jr. (pictured) on Friday, June 11 at the Fox Theatre.Connick last played St. Louis in December 2008, when he brought his holiday-themed show to the Fox.As always, listings on Pollstar should ...

Peter Martin Trio to Perform Friday, June 4 at the Sheldon

April 2, 2010

The Sheldon Concert Hall today announced that the third concert in the Peter Martin Music series will feature Martin (pictured) and his trio playing the music of Billy Strayhorn, Thelonious Monk and Stevie Wonder at 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the Sheldon.Tickets will cost $25 for general admission, and will go on sale ...

Jazz This Week: Joey Defrancesco, Peter Martin and Jeremy Davenport, J.D. Parran, Craig Hultgren, and More

April 1, 2010

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 ...

MFLA, the Sheldon Seek Donations of Musical Instruments

March 31, 2010

Do you have a old or unused musical instrument sitting in your basement, garage, attic, closet or spare bedroom? If so, consider making a donation to Music For Lifelong Achievement, a local not-for-profit organization that is teaming with the Sheldon Concert Hall for a month-long drive to gather musical instruments for underprivileged students at St. Louis ...

Peter Martin/Jeremy Davenport Concert This Friday at the Sheldon to be Webcast Live on the Global Loop

March 31, 2010

Pianist Peter Martin has announced that his performance with trumpet player and singer Jeremy Davenport this Friday, April 2 at the Sheldon Concert Hall will be webcast live by the site The Global Loop. The concert, the second in Martin's eponymous series at the Sheldon, also will feature bassist Chris Thomas and drummer Ulysses ...

Pianist Monika Herzig Schedules Two St. Louis Performances in May

March 31, 2010

The German-born jazz pianist Monika Herzig, who teaches music a couple of states over at the University of Indiana, is coming to the St. Louis area for two performances in May.Herzig, who played here most recently at last year's St. Louis Art Fair, will back singer Jeff Hall for a gig at 6:30 p.m. ...