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Tribute to Thomas Person Set for Sunday, March 28

March 9, 2010

A show raising funds and paying tribute to St. Louis businessman and musician Thomas Person (pictured) is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at The New Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Road.The father of the well-known jazz saxophonist Eric Person, Thomas Person runs his own air conditioning and heating company, and ...

Senator Calls for Inquiry into KFUO Sale

March 9, 2010

In the latest development in the pending sale of radio station KFUO (99.1 FM), Senator Christopher “Kit" Bond (R-Missouri) today called for a congressional inquiry into the matter. The Post-Dispatch's Sarah Bryan Miller has details in a Culture Club blog post here.Miller also reported last week that prospective buyer Gateway Christian Broadcasting claim to ...

Banjo Player John Becker Dies at Age 90

March 8, 2010

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that banjo player and guitarist John Becker died late last month at the age of 90. Becker was involved with jazz and popular music in St. Louis for more than 50 years, playing with big bands in the 1940s, serving as musical director at KSD-TV, and playing concerts, festivals and ...

Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ensemble Performing Thursday, March 18 at 2720

March 8, 2010

Guitarist Fareed Haque (pictured) was in St. Louis most recently back in December to perform with his band Garaj Mahal at 2720 Cherokee (aka 2720). Apparently, it must have worked out well for all concerned, because Haque is coming back to 2720 - this time with his band the Flat Earth Ensemble - on Thursday, March ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Jamie Cullum

March 7, 2010

This week, let's take a look at three clips featuring pianist and singer Jamie Cullum, who will be in St. Louis next Sunday, March 14 to perform at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre. Though he writes a lot of his own material, Cullum's performances and recordings also ...

Win Free CDs from MAXJAZZ

March 5, 2010

MAXJAZZ and AllAboutJazz.com have teamed up to give jazz fans a chance to win free CDs.The St. Louis-based independent label is sponsoring a contest in which five AAJ readers will each win free copies of four recent MAZJAZZ releases, including Jeb Patton's New Strides, Dena DeRose's Live at Jazz Standard Volume Two, Jack Wilkins' ...

Jazz This Week: Alyssa Graham; a Benefit for Anthony Wiggins; Paul Demarinis; Chris Burchett Plays Monk; and More

March 4, 2010

With better, almost springlike weather in the offing, it should be a good weekend to get out and hear some live music in St. Louis, and there are a number of events coming up of interest to fans of jazz and creative music.You can get started tonight, when singer Alyssa Graham opens a four-night ...

Euclid Records to Open Store in New Orleans

March 4, 2010

St. Louis Musicians for Haiti Concert Telecast Re-Running This Month on Hec-TV

March 3, 2010

HEC-TV has scheduled reruns of the telecast of last month's St. Louis Musicians for Haiti benefit concert for 5:00 p.m. every Saturday night in March. HEC-TV can be found on Channel 26 of cable systems in the St. Louis area and on AT&T U-Verse's channel 99.The event at the Sheldon Concert Hall raised more ...

Martin, Davenport Get Rhythm for April 2 Concert at the Sheldon

March 2, 2010

Pianist Peter Martin has announced two more guest artists for his upcoming concert with trumpet player, singer and fellow University City native Jeremy Davenport.Bassist Chris Thomas and drummer Ulysses Owens (pictured) also will be on board for the performance on Friday, April 2 at the Sheldon Concert Hall, the second in Martin's eponymous new ...