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Sheldon Concert Hall to Present Haitian Relief Benefit on Tuesday, February 9
A diverse group of St. Louis musicians will take the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 9 to raise money for Doctors Without Borders' Haitian earthquake relief efforts.St. Louis Musicians for Haiti" will feature jazz, blues, soul, folk, classical and more, from a lineup that includes singer Brian Owens; ...
Jazz This Week: Bob Borgestede Memorial Concert, Kim Massie, McMoore Movement, Mardra and Reggie Thomas, and More
With at least a momentary break from the winter deep freeze, it should be a good weekend in St. Louis to get out and hear some music. And while there are no major touring headliners in town this week, there are some noteworthy performances featuring local and regional musicians, so let's go to the highlights:
Jazz St. Louis Schedules Free Community Concert on Wednesday, February 10
Keyboardist Reggie Thomas and his group will join forces with the East St. Louis Senior High School Jazz Band for a free concert in February celebrating Black History Month and the music of Stevie Wonder.The event will be presented by Jazz St. Louis as part of its Whitaker Community Concerts series, and will take ...
Anita Rosamond Performing on Dave Koz Smooth Jazz Cruise
Singer and pianist Anita Rosamond (pictured) is escaping the St. Louis winter cold this week, heading down to the Caribbean where she's been added to the roster of performers for the 2010 Dave Koz Smooth Jazz Cruise.The sold-out cruise, which starts Saturday and continues through January 24, is produced by St. Louis-based Jazz Cruises ...
King Sunny Ade Coming to the Old Rock House on Tuesday, April 20
Nigerian singer and guitarist King Sunny Ade, who helped popularize African music in the US and Europe during the 1980s, is back on the road and is bringing His African Beats to St. Louis to perform at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at the Old Rock House, 1200 South 7th Blvd (between downtown and Soulard).
Notes from the Net: Miles Honored by Congress; WSQ Teams with M'boom; Metheny's Orchestrion; 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:* There's lots of Miles Davis-related news this time around, starting with a resolution from ...
Concert to Benefit Zimbabwe Nkenya Scheduled for Saturday, January 30
This just in: New Music Circle will present a benefit performance for bass player and composer Zimbabwe Nkenya (pictured) at 7:30 p..m. , Saturday, January 30 at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand. Nkenya has been an active participant in the local improvised music scene since his return to St. Louis from New ...
Review, Photos of the Bad Plus Now Online
The Post-Dispatch sent Rock Candy" blogger Matthew Fernandes to review last night's performance by The Bad Plus at Jazz at the Bistro, and you can read his impressions of the show online here.Also, Jazz St. Louis has posted some photos of the band from last night to the JSL Flickr account, which can be ...
Emmis Launches 96.3 HD-3 with Smooth Jazz Format
Via stlmedia.net, word is that Emmis Communications this Tuesday launched a new smooth jazz HD Radio station in St. Louis at 96.3 HD-3. Dubbed Smooth and Sexy," the station will be filled with great artists like Dave Koz, Paul Hardcastle, David Benoit, The Rippingtons and Boney James."Specific programming blocks include Sunday Morning Tranquility," which ...
Jazz and Blues Vespers Series Resumes Sunday, January 17 with Mardra and Reggie Thomas
After a break for the holidays, the St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers Series will resume its second season with a concert by singer Mardra Thomas (pictured) and pianist Reggie Thomas at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 17 at the Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Rd. (at McKnight).The concert is free and open to ...


