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StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Catherine Russell has Harlem on her mind
This week, StLJN's video spotlight shines on singer Catherine Russell, who will be returning to St. Louis to perform Wednesday, November 16 through Saturday, November 19 at Jazz at the Bistro. Russell, lauded as one of the most gifted contemporary interpreters of vintage jazz and blues songs, will be making her first St. Louis appearance since ...
Jazz this week: Chucho Valdés & Joe Lovano, Jen Shyu, "Jazz Explosion," and more
Here's what's happening with live jazz and creative music over the next few days in St. Louis... Thursday, November 10 Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jen Shyu will present a free, public artist's talk and workshop at the Lewis Center, the Washington University School of Art building located off-campus at 721 Kingsland Ave in U City. Also on ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Jen Shyu's "Solo Rites: Seven Breaths"
This week, let's take a look at some videos featuring composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Jen Shyu, who's performing here in St. Louis in a concert presented by New Music Circle next Friday, November 11 at the Kranzberg Arts Center. Shyu, who's now in her late 30s, was born in Peoria, IL to parents who immigrated to ...
Jazz this week: Jimmy Greene, The Wee Trio, Nevermore Jazz Ball, and more
This weekend will see swing dancers from all over the country converging on St. Louis for the annual Nevermore Jazz Ball, plus the local debut of a Grammy nominated saxophonist, a homecoming gig for a St. Louis expat with a new recording to promote, and much more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, November 2 Saxophonist ...
Jazz this week: Manhattan Transfer & Take 6; Cassity, Jensen & Wolfe; and more
While this week's concert calendar isn't as jam-packed with jazz and creative music as last week's almost-insane schedule, there still are several noteworthy shows happening over the next few days, including a long-anticipated concert teaming up two of the top jazz-influenced vocal groups in the world, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Also on Thursday, ...
Jazz this week: Donny McCaslin, Brian Culbertson, Brand X, James Carter, Sylvaine Hélary's Spring Roll Quartet, and more
It's one of the busiest weeks of the year for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with enough activity and musical variety to test both the stamina and the financial resources of even the most devoted music lovers. There's so much going on that the week defies easy summary, so instead, let's go to the ...
Jazz this week: Dweezil Zappa, Lettuce, Marilyn Maye, Project/Object, and more
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis includes one grande dame of cabaret; a couple of danceable funk/jazz acts; two pianists sharing one stage at the city's most prestigious jazz club; and not one, but two tributes to the music of the eclectic guitarist and composer Frank Zappa, plus more. Let's go ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Donny McCaslin goes "Beyond Now"
This week, StLJN's video spotlight shines on saxophonist Donny McCaslin, who's coming to St. Louis to perform starting Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22 at Jazz at the Bistro. McCaslin has been in the news quite a bit this year, thanks to the work he and his band- Tim Lefebvre on bass, Jason Lindner on ...
Jazz this week: Jamison Ross, Mardra and Reggie Thomas, and more
Though not nearly as packed as last week's calendar, this week's schedule of jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis still offers listeners here their first look at a much-praised, up-and-coming jazz talent; the return of a couple of local favorites who have moved away; and a variety of shows from our own hometown performers. ...
Jazz this week: Bill Charlap, Kris Davis & Craig Taborn, Jason Marsalis, and more
It's a busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with several noteworthy touring performers in town, including three top-flight pianists, two of whom will be performing together as a duo. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, September 28 Pianist Bill Charlap returns with his trio for the first of two nights at Jazz ...
