Results for "St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman"

Pollstar: John Pizzarelli to Play the Toupac Next April

September 25, 2008

The online tour information service Pollstar has added a listing showing guitarist/singer John Pizzarelli performing at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Astute observers will note that this date is right around the time of year that the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival, which uses the TouPAC as its primary ...

Jazz St. Louis Podcasts Offer Interviews with Visiting Artists

September 25, 2008

Although it somehow escaped my notice until now, earlier this month Jazz St. Louis launched a series of podcasts featuring interviews with visiting artists performing at Jazz at the Bistro. There are two podcasts online so far, with JSL executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford conversing with pianist and singer Tony DeSare, who played the ...

Miles Davis Estate Makes Donation to East St. Louis Arts Programs

September 25, 2008

A story in the Belleville News-Democrat says that the estate of trumpeter Miles Davis is making a donation to arts programs in East St. Louis. According to the story, Davis' nephew, Vincent Wilburn Jr., and Miles Davis Properties LLC General Manager Darryl Porter were scheduled to be at the East St. Louis municipal building ...

Jazz This Week: David Sanborn, Cedar Walton, Vinny Golia Large Ensemble, Frank Catalano, Bruce Menefield, KMOX Jazz and Wine Festival, and More

September 25, 2008

It's potentially a very busy week for fans of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with plenty of noteworthy performances happening over the next few days. Let's look at some of the highlights:This evening, veteran pianist Cedar Walton begins a four-night run with his trio at Jazz at the Bistro. Arriving on the ...

"Birth of the Cool" Exhibit Reviewed

September 21, 2008

Do you like the cool, retro-modern design that is taking over new restaurants, bars, fashions and homes? Want to see the real the original thing? Then head over to the Kemper Art Museum for Birth of the Cool, an in-depth exploration of Southern California culture during the age of Eisenhower. The contemporary spirit of the architecture, ...

Frank Catalano's "Funky Dunky" and "Mighty Burner"

September 21, 2008

This week, let's look at a couple of clips featuring Chicago saxophonist Frank Catalano, who will be in St. Louis to perform on September 30 at The Gramophone as part of the Tuesday night series the club is co-presenting with Jazz St. Louis.The first video shows Catalano and ...

Cooper-Moore to Play Joe's Cafe

September 21, 2008

Via poet, mixologist and man-about-town Brett Underwood, StLJN has learned that musician Cooper-Moore, who plays original jazz- and blues-influenced music on both conventional and self-built instruments, is coming to St. Louis on Saturday, October 24 to perform at Joe's Cafe.Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of show, and can be ...

"Peanuts" Whalum Featured in Cincinnati Enquirer

September 21, 2008

Jazz This Week: Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival, Brian Owens, Willie Akins, Cornet Chop Suey, and More

September 19, 2008

While there are no major touring jazz musicians visiting St. Louis this week, there's plenty of activity involving local players. Let's look at some of the highlights: Tonight, the great saxophonist Willie Akins does a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University, while guitarist Dave Black performs at Brandt's

After Renovations, Soulard Preservation Hall Reopens for Concerts, Parties

September 17, 2008

According to a recent blog post by St. Louis Post-Dispatch pop music reporter Kevin Johnson, the new owners of Soulard Preservation Hall have completed $2 million in renovations and have reopened the facility hoping to present “jazz concerts, parties, receptions and events." Read the whole post here. Although nowhere near as venerable as the ...