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Webster Groves HS Jazz Bands to Perform Christmas Show on December 12, at the Pageant on January 11
The Webster Groves High School jazz bands have announced two upcoming public concerts. Getting in the holiday spirit, WGHS' Jazz I big band will perform Stan Kenton's 1961 album A Merry Christmas in its entirety at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday, December 12 at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave. The concert is free and ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Winter/Spring 2013 Jazz Preview
As we head into the final weeks of 2012, let's take a look at some of the touring jazz and creative musicians who will be coming to St. Louis during the first part of 2013. Though there will be more extensive previews here of many of these performances as we go along, this post and its ...
Jazz This Week: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Oikos Ensemble, Craig Pomranz, St. Louis Rivermen, Andy Coco's Rhythm Section Road Show, and More
If you feel like combining jazz and Christmas this weekend, you're in luck, as there are several holiday themed performances by local and touring musicians coming up over the next few days around the St. Louis area. And if you're not quite ready to go the full-on holiday music route just yet, you can also find ...
Craig Pomranz to Perform December 7 and 8 at Kranzberg Arts Center
Cabaret singer and St. Louis native Craig Pomranz (pictured) is returning home this weekend to perform “The Break-Up Show" at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 at the Kranzberg Arts Center. Pomranz, who's currently based in NYC, recently was nominated for Best Male Vocalist in the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards. He performed in St. ...
More on Two New Jazz Venues
Following up on last week's post about the new Central West End jazz venue Troy's Jazz Gallery, we can tell you now that more information was added over the weekend to the club's website. Among the additions were an “About" page, a map that suggests patrons will have access to a gated parking lot across the ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Welcome Back, Potter
This week, our video spotlight shines on saxophonist Chris Potter, who will be returning to St. Louis to play Wednesday, December 12 through Saturday, December 15 at Jazz at the Bistro. Potter, one of the most in-demand saxophonists around these days, was here most recently in March 2011, performing ...
Jazz This Week: John Pizzarelli, Kirk Whalum, Marcus Roberts, Four in One, and More
It's a busy weekend for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, and time is short, so let's skip the introduction and go straight to the highlights... Tonight, guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli opens a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. A longtime local favorite thanks to numerous previous appearances in St. Louis, Pizzarelli currently ...
Galactic Returning to Perform Thursday, February 14 at the Pageant
The New Orleans funk/jazz band Galactic (pictured) is returning to St. Louis to perform at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14 at The Pageant. Special guests for the show will be singer Corey Glover of Living Colour, and Latyrx, featuring Lyrics Born and Lateef the Truthspeaker. Galactic last appeared in St. Louis in March of this year ...
The Sheldon, Metrotix Offering "Buy One, Get One Free" Discount on Tickets for Marcus Roberts Concert This Saturday
If you've been holding off on getting tickets to see pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio (pictured) this Saturday at the Sheldon Concert Hall for budgetary reasons, you may be in luck (even if you don't win Wednesday's big Powerball drawing). That's because The Sheldon and Metrotix today announced a “buy one, get one free" offer ...
New Jazz Venue Opening in Central West End
A new venue for live jazz in St. Louis is opening in the Central West End. Located at 4519 Olive - a bit east of Kingshighway, and not far from what once was Gaslight Square - Troy's Jazz Gallery is the latest venture from Troy Williams, who from 1999 to the early 2000s operated a live ...
