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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: "Stolen Moments" with Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project

March 14, 2010

This week, let's spend a little time with Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project, who will be in St. Louis Wednesday, March 17 through Saturday, March 20 to perform at Jazz at the Bistro.The group was formed in 1995 when Samuels, who had been the ...

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News: Festival

Entertainment St. Louis Announces Plans for Downtown Blues, Jazz Festivals

March 13, 2010

The production company Entertainment St. Louis has announced plans to stage a blues festival this summer in downtown St. Louis and also to take over and move an existing (but as yet unnamed) jazz festival to an unspecified downtown location.The Riverfront Times' Nick Lucchesi was at the news conference on Thursday at which these ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jamie Cullum, Marvin Horne, Ron Carter, Funky Butt Brass Band, and More

March 11, 2010

It's going to be a jam-packed weekend of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, so, without further preamble, let's go straight to the highlights:Tonight, the Meramec Jazz Lab Band from St. Louis Community College-Meramec performs at the Black Cat Theatre in Maplewood. This evening also marks the beginning of the closing weekend for ...

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News: Technology

Notes from the Net: More Miles Davis Biopic News; Jamie Cullum's Pursuit; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

March 10, 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:* Via Miles Davis Online, there's a bit more news this week about actor Don ...

News: Radio

Tribute to Thomas Person Set for Sunday, March 28

March 9, 2010

A show raising funds and paying tribute to St. Louis businessman and musician Thomas Person (pictured) is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at The New Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Road.The father of the well-known jazz saxophonist Eric Person, Thomas Person runs his own air conditioning and heating company, and ...

News: Radio

Senator Calls for Inquiry into KFUO Sale

March 9, 2010

In the latest development in the pending sale of radio station KFUO (99.1 FM), Senator Christopher “Kit" Bond (R-Missouri) today called for a congressional inquiry into the matter. The Post-Dispatch's Sarah Bryan Miller has details in a Culture Club blog post here.Miller also reported last week that prospective buyer Gateway Christian Broadcasting claim to ...

News: Obituary

Banjo Player John Becker Dies at Age 90

March 8, 2010

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that banjo player and guitarist John Becker died late last month at the age of 90. Becker was involved with jazz and popular music in St. Louis for more than 50 years, playing with big bands in the 1940s, serving as musical director at KSD-TV, and playing concerts, festivals and ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ensemble Performing Thursday, March 18 at 2720

March 8, 2010

Guitarist Fareed Haque (pictured) was in St. Louis most recently back in December to perform with his band Garaj Mahal at 2720 Cherokee (aka 2720). Apparently, it must have worked out well for all concerned, because Haque is coming back to 2720 - this time with his band the Flat Earth Ensemble - on Thursday, March ...

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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Jamie Cullum

March 7, 2010

This week, let's take a look at three clips featuring pianist and singer Jamie Cullum, who will be in St. Louis next Sunday, March 14 to perform at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre. Though he writes a lot of his own material, Cullum's performances and recordings also ...

News: Recording

Win Free CDs from MAXJAZZ

March 5, 2010

MAXJAZZ and AllAboutJazz.com have teamed up to give jazz fans a chance to win free CDs.The St. Louis-based independent label is sponsoring a contest in which five AAJ readers will each win free copies of four recent MAZJAZZ releases, including Jeb Patton's New Strides, Dena DeRose's Live at Jazz Standard Volume Two, Jack Wilkins' ...