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John King to Record Live DVD on Friday, December 21 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups
Bassist John King (pictured), known for his work with Good 4 The Soul, saxophonist Jim Stevens, and numerous other St. Louis musicians and groups, will launch his new solo project with the recording for DVD of a live performance at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups. The gig, billed as “John ...
Jazz This Week: Joey Defrancesco, Dan Thomas, Harry Miller, Montez Coleman, Genesis Jazz Project, and More
This week's lineup of jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis is headed by organist Joey DeFrancesco (pictured), who this evening will open a four-night gig continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. DeFrancesco, considered by many to be the reigning champ of the blues-drenched jazz organ style pioneered by the late Jimmy Smith, ...
Jazz This Week: Jim Manley, Christopher McBride CD Release Tour, "Artsounds" with Sylvia McNair, and More
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis features the debut of a St. Louis trumpeter's new band; a mini-tour through the area from a Chicago saxophonist; tributes to the music of Nancy Wilson, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix; and more. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, singer Denise Thimes will take ...
Kirk Whalum Performing "Gospel According to Jazz Christmas" on Saturday, December 1 at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church
Saxophonist Kirk Whalum (pictured) will perform a “Gospel According to Jazz Christmas" concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 1 at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 5515 Doctor Martin Luther King Dr. Whalum, a popular smooth jazz and R&B performer and the nephew of St. Louis pianist, saxophonist and singer Hugh “Peanuts" Whalum, first launched the “Gospel ...
Harry Miller to Play Saturday, November 17 at Robbie's House of Jazz
Pianist and St. Louis expat Harry Miller, who grew up in University City and now lives in NYC, is coming back home this month to perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17 at Robbie's House of Jazz. Miller's credits include a couple of years of road work with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson's last touring group, Big Bop ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Six from Joey Defrancesco
Today, we're checking in once again with organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be back in St. Louis to perform Wednesday, November 14 through Saturday, November 17 at Jazz at the Bistro. At this point, most St. Louis jazz fans likely are familiar with DeFrancesco, who's played here numerous times ...
Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo to Play Thursday, December 13 at the Sheldon
Having recently completed a commissioned composition celebrating the Sheldon Concert Hall's 100th anniversary, pianist Peter Martin now is set to return to the Sheldon for another performance in his eponymous concert series when he teams once again with guitarist Romero Lubambo (pictured) for a show at 8 p.m., Thursday, December 13. Lubambo, a native of Brazil ...
Jazz This Week: Terell Stafford, Nevermore Jazz Ball, Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet, Cornet Chop Suey, and More
The autumn parade of jazz trumpeters in St. Louis continues this week with two more well-known touring musicians, even as the complete menu of upcoming local jazz and creative music events offers a variety of styles from avant to trad. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, trumpeter Terell Stafford opens a four-night engagement that continues through ...
Saxquest to Host Free Events with Oasis Saxophone Quartet, Dan Thomas, Trio Chymera
Saxquest, the south side shop that sells and repairs woodwind instruments and also houses a museum of vintage saxophones, has announced several additions to their schedule of free workshops and performances featuring visiting musicians. In addition to the event at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday with trumpeter Terell Stafford previously mentioned in this post, Saxquest also will ...
Chris Vadala to Perform with Bands from Western Illinois U, Webster Groves HS on November 7 at Jazz at the Bistro
Saxophonist Chris Vadala is coming to St. Louis to perform with student jazz groups from Western Illinois University and Webster Groves High School at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 7 at Jazz at the Bistro. Vadala, who teaches at the University of Maryland and also is a clinician for Selmer saxophones, still is perhaps best known among ...
