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East St. Louis HS Jazz Band Named One of 15 Finalists in Essentially Ellington Competition
The jazz band from East St. Louis High School (pictured) is one of 15 ensembles from across the United States to be accepted as finalists for Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2011 Essentially Ellington jazz band. (Link goes to .pdf file.) The ESL HS band is directed by Delano Redmond, and was selected from among 110 bands ...
Tony Bennett to Perform Saturday, May 7 at the Fox Theatre
Singer Tony Bennett (pictured) is returning to St. Louis this spring to perform on Saturday, May 7 at the Fox Theatre. Bennett's last appearance here was in May, 2009 at the same venue. Tickets for Bennett's May 7 show at the Fox will priced from $55 to $85, and go on sale at 10:00 a.m. next ...
Warren Wolf, Peter Martin to Play Sunday, May 22 at the Sheldon
Pianist Peter Martin has announced that he'll continue his series at the Sheldon Concert Hall by joining forces with vibraphonist Warren Wolf (pictured) for a performance at the Sheldon at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22. Wolf, who's originally from Baltimore, has worked with Martin previously in bassist Christian McBride's group Inside Straight. He's considered a rising ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Gettin' Dirty with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band
This week, we shine our video spotlight on New Orleans' Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who will be back in St. Louis to perform next Saturday, February 26 on a double bill with singer/pianist Jon Cleary at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The DDBB have played here numerous times in recent ...
Jazz This Week: Ray Vega, Chris Botti, "Soundart" with Troupe, Bell and Bluiett, Craig Pomranz, Todd Clouser, and More
This week's noteworthy jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis include visits from two traveling trumpeters, and two shows featuring St. Louis expats coming home. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, trumpet player Ray Vega (pictured) brings his Latin jazz-meets-hard bop quintet to town to open a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro, continuing ...
Peter Martin to Play Benefit for Kids' Place on Saturday, March 12 at 560 Music Center
On the heels of a solo concert at the Sheldon and a peripatetic series of gigs with singer Dianne Reeves that included an all-star performance at the White House, pianist Peter Martin (pictured) will play a benefit event for Kids Place, Inc at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave. ...
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Performing Thursday, March 31 at Cicero's
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is coming to St. Louis to perform on Thursday, March 31 at Cicero's. Founded in 1994 in Tulsa, the jazz/funk/jam band has changed personnel and evolved its sound considerably over the years. They started as an eight-piece group, pared down to a trio in 1999, and most recently became a quartet in ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Four from Ray Vega
This week, we've got some video clips featuring trumpet player Ray Vega, who will be in St. Louis next week to play Wednesday, February 16 through Saturday, February 19 at Jazz at the Bistro. Vega grew up in the South Bronx, and has an extensive resume as a gigging ...
Bill Frisell to Perform Thursday, May 12 at the Old Rock House
Guitarist Bill Frisell (pictured) is coming to St. Louis to perform on Thursday, May 12 at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St. Though considered primarily a jazz guitarist, Frisell incorporates a variety of influences into his music, including country, folk and Americana; classical; noise; and free improv. He's worked with a diverse range of ...
Jazz This Week: Al Jarreau, Peter Martin, Davey Williams and Ladonna Smith, Mardra Thomas and Reggie Thomas, and More
It's a busy pre-Valentine's Day weekend for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, and with weather forecasters predicting at least a temporary respite from the deep freeze, it should be a good weekend to get out and about. Here are some of the notable shows coming up: Tonight, pianist Peter Martin continues his eponymous concert ...
