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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Four from Kenny Garrett

October 18, 2009

This week, let's peruse some video clips of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, who will be in St. Louis with his quartet starting this Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 24 to perform at Jazz at the Bistro.After launching his career working with the big bands of Duke ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Play Thursday, November 19 at Broadway Oyster Bar

October 18, 2009

New Orleans' Dirty Dozen Brass Band (pictured) is returning to St. Louis to perform on Thursday, November 19 at the Broadway Oyster Bar.Although the show already is listed on the Web site of the DDBB's booking agency, there's no mention of it yet on the Oyster Bar site, and thus there are no details ...

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News: Recording

Notes from the Net: New Releases from Marty Ehrlich and Keyon Harrold, Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

October 18, 2009

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, the Associated Press has distributed a feature story ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Sheldon Offering Half-Price Tickets for Nicholas Payton Concert on November 7

October 18, 2009

The Sheldon Concert Hall is offering tickets at half price for trumpeter Nicholas Payton's concert on Saturday, November 7.The regular ticket prices are $40 for orchestra seats and $35 for the balcony, but with the discount you can get tickets for just $20 and $17.50.To get the discount, go to www.metrotix.com/promotions and ...

News: Radio

More Coverage of KFUO Sale

October 18, 2009

The proposed sale of radio station KFUO (99.1 FM) is continuing to generate controversy and press coverage. Over the weekend, reporter Charles Jaco of local Fox affiliate KTVI (Channel 2) did a story on the sale that included an interview with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra president Fred Bronstein. You can see that report online here.

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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on the Wee Trio

October 10, 2009

This week, our video spotlight shines on The Wee Trio, who will be in St. Louis next week to perform Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at Jazz at the Bistro. The Wee Trio is comprised of former St. Louisan Dan Loomis on bass, James ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Houston Person; "Rapology" with Troupe, Bell and Burrage; Larry Ochs; "A Jazz Heaven"; and More

October 8, 2009

It's another busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, so let's go right to the highlights:Tonight, saxophonist Houston Person (pictured) opens a four-night stand that continues through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. A seasoned veteran who's had a lifetime of experience wrapping blues, bop and ballads into a crowd-pleasing package, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Bernard Harris to Perform Friday, October 16 at Regency Conference Center

October 8, 2009

Bassist Bernard Harris will headline a concert of “inspirational smooth jazz" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 16 at the Hilton Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park Drive in O'Fallon, IL.Citing influences such as Larry Graham, Stanley Clarke, and Louis Johnson of The Brothers Johnson, Harris is a left-hander who plays in a “lead bass" ...

News: Radio

Sale of Radio Station KFUO Finalized

October 7, 2009

According to a story by Sarah Bryan Miller published today by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the sale of radio station KFUO (99.1 FM) by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to Gateway Creative Broadcasting will become final in March.Gateway, which currently operates two FM stations on the outskirts of St. Louis that play Christian contemporary music, ...

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News: Award / Grant

Riverfront Times Announces 2009 "Best of St. Louis" Winners

October 6, 2009

The Riverfront Times published its annual “Best of St. Louis" issue this week, and among the 2009 award winners were:* Hamiet Bluiett for “Best Jazz Artist"; * KWMU's Jazz Unlimited, hosted by Dennis Owsley, for “Best Jazz Radio Program";* Jazz at the Bistro for “Best Jazz Club"; and * Cabaret St. ...