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VH1 Charity Auction Features Sax Lesson from David Sanborn

January 23, 2009

St. Louis native and jazz/funk/pop saxophone legend David Sanborn is auctioning off a private saxophone lesson to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The auction, which closes on Monday, January 26, is for a package including a private lesson with Sanborn in New York City; a copy of his new CD Here and Gone (Decca); ...

Jazz This Week: Dave Holland, Charlie Hunter, Reginald Robinson, the Return of Jazz at Holmes, and More

January 22, 2009

This is the sort of week when it's good to be a jazz fan in St. Louis, with a nice variety of musical activity that includes both touring and local artists. Here, in chronological order, are a dozen noteworthy performances taking place at 11 different venues around town over the next seven days:Let's start ...

Pollstar: Jazz Attack to Hit Ameristar's Bottleneck Blues Bar on Thursday, April 9

January 21, 2009

The online tour information Pollstar has added a listing indicating that the “Jazz Attack" smooth jazz package tour, headlined this year by saxophonist Richard Elliot, trumpeter Rick Braun, and singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler (pictured), will come to the St. Louis metro area for a concert on Thursday, April 9 at the Ameristar Casino St. Charles' Bottleneck Blues ...

Jazz at the Bistro Makes Down Beat's 2009 List of "100 Great Jazz Clubs"

January 20, 2009

Jazz at the Bistro, the main venue for presenting organization Jazz St. Louis, has been named one of “100 Great Jazz Clubs" around the world in an article in the February 2009 issue of Down Beat magazine. The venerable jazz journal cited the Bistro's lineup of national and local/regional talent and also made note of the ...

Terence Blanchard's Shows at Jazz at the Bistro Postponed Until May

January 18, 2009

Trumpeter Terence Blanchard's appearance at Jazz at the Bistro that was scheduled for February 4 through February 7 has been postponed until May. Here's the announcement from Jazz St. Louis director of operations Bob Bennett:“Due to circumstances beyond our control, Terence Blanchard has been forced to reschedule his dates at Jazz at the Bistro. Mr. ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Charlie Hunter

January 18, 2009

This week, let's take a look at some videos featuring guitarist Charlie Hunter, who will be in St. Louis next week to perform Wednesday, January 21 through Saturday, January 24 at Jazz at the Bistro.Hunter's music is characterized by a mix of jazz, funk and rock ...

Shultz' Sunday Sessions Featured in Alton Telegraph

January 18, 2009

Get a $10 Discount on Tickets for Dave Holland at the Sheldon

January 17, 2009

The Sheldon Concert Hall is offering online buyers a $10 discount on tickets for the concert by the Dave Holland Quintet next Saturday, January 24. Regular ticket prices for the show are $45 and $40, but you can get $10 off by purchasing tickets online. To get the discount, go to www.metrotix.com/promotions and use ...

Jeanne Trevor to Receive St. Louis Arts Award

January 17, 2009

Singer Jeanne Trevor (pictured), a longtime favorite of St. Louis audiences for her work in jazz clubs, concerts and musical theater, will receive a St. Louis Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts as part of a ceremony to be held Monday, January 26 at the Chase-Park Plaza hotel.The St. Louis Arts Awards ...

Jazz This Week: Tatsuya Nakatani, Lamar Harris, Cornet Chop Suey, "Cool Nights, Hot Jazz," and More

January 16, 2009

It's a chilly week in St. Louis, but if you're willing to brave the freezing temperatures, there's a diverse selection of jazz and creative music worth checking out. Let's go to the highlights in chronological order: On Friday, trombonist and “low brass specialist" Lamar Harris brings his mix of jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop ...