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Jim Widner Receives Award from Down Beat Magazine

June 26, 2009

Bassist, bandleader and educator Jim Widner (pictured), who directs the jazz studies program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, is featured in the June edition of Down Beat magazine.The issue spotlights the mag's 32nd annual Student Music Awards, and Widner is one of just three recipients nationwide of an Achievement Award for jazz education. ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Linda Presgrave Plays "Rome," Plus Danita Mumphard and Trio Tres Bien's "A House is Not a Home"

June 21, 2009

Since this weekly feature is often used to preview touring artists who will be performing soon in St. Louis, it's been a while since we've presented any videos from musicians with more substantive local connections. Let's address that situation today, starting up above with a video ...

Notes from the Net: "Miles from India" in NYC and Montreal; Elling, Bridgewater Pay Tribute to Jazz Classics, Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More

June 20, 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:* Let's start, as we often do, with some Miles Davis-related items. The Montreal Jazz ...

Jazz This Week: Lea Delaria, Musica Slesa, Kmox Jazz and Wine Festival, Scott Alberici, and More

June 18, 2009

It looks like the weather in St. Louis will be going directly from “soaked" to “sizzling" this weekend, but fortunately, there's jazz and creative music all around town (including several free concerts) to provide diversion from the onset of another steamy summer in the Gateway City.Here's a brief look at what's going on over ...

Pollstar: Brian Blade Coming to the Touhill in February, 2010

June 17, 2009

The online tour information service Pollstar has added a listing showing a performance by drummer Brian Blade on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis' Touhill Performing Arts Center.Most recently, Blade has been a member of saxophonist Wayne Shorter's quartet, and in addition to leading his own bands, he has performed ...

Erin Bode Wins "Best Jazz Artist" in Riverfront Times' 2009 Music Awards

June 17, 2009

Maxjazz to Release New CD by John Proulx in July

June 17, 2009

The St. Louis-based MAXJAZZ label will release Baker's Dozen (Remembering Chet Baker), the latest CD from pianist and singer John Proulx, on Tuesday, July 21.The CD features Proulx performing a number of standards associated with the late trumpeter and singer Chet Baker, accompanied by a band that includes Dominick Farinacci on trumpet and flugelhorn, ...

Ronnie Laws Concert at the Sheldon Canceled

June 15, 2009

According to the Sheldon Concert Hall's Web site, the concert by saxophonist Ronnie Laws scheduled for this Wednesday, June 17, at the hall has been canceled. There's no reason given, nor any information about refunds for tickets already purchased.The show was to have benefited the scholarship fund of the National Black MBA Association - ...

Jazz St. Louis Announces 2009-10 Season Schedule for Jazz at the Bistro

June 13, 2009

Featured performers during the 2009-10 season at Jazz at the Bistro will include Christian McBride, Mulgrew Miller, Kenny Garrett, Joey DeFrancesco and Alyssa Graham.Jazz St. Louis has announced the 2009-10 season schedule for Jazz at the Bistro, and as one might expect in tough economic times, there's an emphasis on familiar musicians who have ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A Few Minutes with Ronnie Laws

June 13, 2009

This week, let's take a look at some video clips featuring saxophonist Ronnie Laws, who will be in town this coming Wednesday, June 17, to perform at the Sheldon Concert Hall in a show benefiting the National Black MBA Association - St. Louis Chapter's college scholarship fund.