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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A Look at Outside St. Louis
It's been too hot here for the last week and a half in St. Louis to spend much time outside physically, so today we've got some videos for you that go outside in a musical sense. This sampling of live performance clips from area musicians whose work might be called experimental, free-form, or avant-garde includes: Electronic ...
Alan Evans Trio Returning to Old Rock House on Tuesday, September 4
Having made their St. Louis debut in May at the Old Rock House, drummer Alan Evans' trio will return to the ORH at 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4. Evans (pictured) is best known for his work with the funk/jazz group Soulive, but has been touring with his trio in support of their first album Drop Hop, ...
Jazz This Week: Victor Wooten, Reggie and Mardra Thomas, and More
Though many StLJN readers may be getting time off for Independence Day, and some even enjoying a bit of additional vacation this week, the business of live jazz and creative music goes on. Here are few of the highlights happening in and around St. Louis for the next few days: With regard to tonight, while there ...
Ronnie Burrage to Play Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at Robbie's House of Jazz
Drummer Ronnie Burrage, who grew up in University City and has performed with many jazz greats, is coming back home to lead his own band in performances at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at Robbie's House of Jazz. Burrage (pictured) has worked with musicians such as McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Joe ...
Saxquest Announces Four Free Master Classes for Summer, Fall
Saxquest has announced the featured artists and dates for four more free master classes this summer and fall. First up is saxophonist and educator Chip McNeill, who will appear with his quartet at the south-side saxophone sales and repair shop at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 4. McNeill is known for his work in the bands ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Victor Wooten
This week, we're putting the bass right in your face, as we look at some video clips featuring bassist Victor Wooten, who's returning to St. Louis to perform this coming Thursday, July 5 at the Old Rock House. Born in 1964 in Virginia, Wooten grew up as one of ...
Jazz This Week: Denise Thimes, Mike Dillon, Bach to the Future, and More
Although there seems to be only one touring musician of significance on the local jazz and creative music calendar for this final weekend of June, there also are at least a dozen noteworthy shows featuring St. Louis musicians happening over the next few days. Here's a quick look at what's coming up... Tonight, percussionist Mike Dillon, ...
All That Tap XXI Scheduled for Saturday, July 28 at the Touhill
The connections between jazz music and tap dancing will be on display once again during All That Tap XXI, the grand finale of the week-long St. Louis Tap Festival that will take place at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Pianist Carolbeth True's trio (pictured) will provide the music for a ...
STLJN Audio Archive: Hamiet Bluiett - Endangered Species
For this edition of the Audio Archive, we continue this weekend's focus on the great baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett by spotlighting Endangered Species, his recording debut as a leader. Originally issued in 1976 by the now-defunct India Navigation label and out of print for many years, Endangered Species has been preserved online thanks to the efforts ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A Hamiet Bluiett Sampler
This week, we focus our video spotlight on baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett, who will be performing a rare local date next Wednesday June 27 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The free outdoor concert, part of the Garden's Whitaker Music Festival, will feature Bluiett fronting an all-star band including pianist ...
