Jazz St. Louis Book Club – Grant Green: Rediscovering the Forgotten Genius of Jazz Guitar by Sharony Andrews Green

May 13


This heartfelt biography celebrates the life and music of unsung hero Grant Green, the St. Louis native and late jazz guitar genius who played on nearly 100 albums from the early ’60s to the late ’70s, but narrowly missed celebrity. Today his music has inspired numerous acid-jazz and hip-hop recordings and his legend continues to grow.

Jazz St. Louis Book Club is open to anyone willing to show up, participate, and have a good time! Register today.

From the Stage to the Front Page!

From the Stage to the Front Page!

Thank you, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, for your support of Swing For Tomorrow’s Stars! Jazz stars Branford and Wynton Marsalis performed to two packed houses to support Jazz St. Louis’ education and community engagement programs.

Marsalis Brothers' Music Made Swing A Smash Hit

Marsalis Brothers’ Music Made Swing A Smash Hit

Our sincerest thanks to St. Louis American for the high praise for Swing For Tomorrow’s Stars! Their wonderful piece celebrating the momentous occasion was featured their print edition and online.

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Emerson Jazz for our Schools

Emerson Jazz for our Schools

Our Emerson Jazz for our Schools program provides students from local area schools the chance to hang with world-class musicians and experience an incredible live show in one of the world’s top listening rooms, the Ferring Jazz Bistro!

The Next Set: From Jazz St. Louis

The Next Set: From Jazz St. Louis

Enjoy this unique partnership with our Grand Center neighbor every weekend! Press play with the St. Louis Public Radio app or glide your dial to 90.7 FM every Friday and Sunday at 8 pm as we bring listeners exciting jazz performances recorded live from the Ferring Jazz Bistro.

Sponsored by
Sue & Lynn Schneider
Charitable Fund

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Jazz St. Louis is more than just a celebrated concert venue. We are an education center to thousands of students each year! To live up to our mission, we rely on the generous charitable support of patrons just like you. Your online gift is 100% secure and 100% tax-deductible.

Sherman Irby

May 15–19


The Tuscaloosa-born saxophonist has enjoyed an extensive and well-traveled career in jazz, bringing his remarkable talents to the intimate setting of the Bistro. With five unforgettable nights, St. Louis audiences are in for a thrilling experience as they witness the virtuosity and passion that have made Sherman Irby a standout in the world of jazz.

Presented by Laurna Godwin in memory of Samuel Hutchinson