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Webster Records Presenting Free in-Store Performances on Saturday, December 20

December 17, 2008

As part of their efforts to entice holiday shoppers, Webster Records will offer two free in-store jazz performances this Saturday, January 20.From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., singer Anita Rosamond (pictured) will offer selections from her holiday CD This Is Christmas. Then, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., guitarist Art Ruprecht will performing “inspirational ...

Steve Schankman Gives $50,000 to UMSL Jazz Program

December 17, 2008

According to a story in this week's St. Louis Business Journal, local music mogul Steve Schankman of Contemporary Productions has pledged a gift of $50,000 to the jazz program at his alma mater, the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The story says UMSL will use the gift for equipment, scholarships and to support the Greater ...

Lucas School House to Close at the End of the Month

December 16, 2008

The Soulard music venue Lucas School House will close after a final show on New Year's Eve. The RFT's Annie Zaleski broke the story in a blog post last Friday, and the Post's Kevin Johnson also has an item on his blog today. Over the last two and half years, Lucas School House featured ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Jacky Terrasson Plays "Caravan," "NY Slick," and "Les Chemins de L'amour"

December 13, 2008

This week, we turn the video spotlight on pianist Jacky Terrasson, who will be in St. Louis next week to perform Wednesday, December 17 through Saturday, December 20 at Jazz at the Bistro. Terrasson, 42, was born in Germany to an American and French father. He ...

Jazz This Week: "A Soulful Christmas," Jim Manley, a Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Erin Bode, and More

December 12, 2008

Although several of our town's not-for-profit presenters have already gone into holiday or, in the case of the universities, end-of-semester mode, there's still plenty of live jazz on St. Louis stages this weekend. Let's go to the highlights:Tonight, the very fine pianist Reggie Thomas leads a group featuring trumpeter Anthony Wiggins in a free ...

Webster Groves Student Ensembles, U of Illinois Faculty to Play Friday, January 16 at the Pageant

December 11, 2008

The student jazz bands from Webster Groves High School and Middle School will join forces with members of the jazz faculty from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for a concert on Friday, January 16 at The Pageant.The announcement from The Pageant doesn't specify which UIUC faculty members will take part in the event, ...

Omar Clay 1935 - 2008

December 11, 2008

Omar Clay (pictured), a well-known jazz drummer, teacher and native of St. Louis, has died at age 73. His obituary was published today in the Marin (CA) Independent Journal:“Omar Clay, a renowned drummer/percussionist who played with some of the greatest names in jazz and was a popular instrumental music teacher at Tamalpais High School in ...

Harry Connick Jr. Holiday Show Reviewed in Post-Dispatch

December 10, 2008

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Anticipating "A Soulful Christmas"

December 7, 2008

This week, we've got some video clips featuring the performers in “A Soulful Christmas," the smooth jazz holiday show that's coming to The Pageant next Sunday, December 14. The show features singers Will Downing and Lalah Hathaway and saxophonist Gerald Albright, and though I couldn't find any videos ...

Jazz This Week: Harry Connick Jr, Nnenna Freelon, Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason, Kim Portnoy Trio, St. Louis Rivermen and More

December 4, 2008

It's a potentially busy week for fans of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with two major touring headliners in town, a lot of activity from local musicians, and holiday-themed concerts a-plenty, too.Let's go to the highlights, starting with singer Nnenna Freelon, (pictured) who's in town to perform at Jazz at the Bistro ...