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Bob Bennett
A native of upstate New York’s Fingerlakes region, Bob Bennett is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, with Bachelors and Maters degrees in Jazz Performance. Many St. Louisans first became familiar with Bennett as one of voices of WSIE-FM radio in 1998 (where he remained until the fall of 2007). At WSIE, he was mainly known for his work alongside legnedary broadcaster and jazz institution “The Man in the Red Vest” Leo Chears, an experience that he attributes as a catalyst for his current position, running Jazz at the Bistro. Away from the Bistro (which is rare for him to be), Bennett can be found on stage in other St. Louis venues as a member of Asbury Park, the premier Bruce Springsteen cover band on the planet!

James Carter Masterclass

Date Venue Time
05/15/10 Saxquest 11:00am
Admission: FREE. Box office: 314.664.1234. Address: 2114 Cherokee Street. Venue phone: 314.664.1234. More info.

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David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco

David SanbornSponsored by AT&T SPECIAL SET TIMES AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless …

Date Venue Time
08/16/10 - 08/17/10 Jazz at the Bistro 7:30pm
Admission: $50. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Concert Info: 314.289.4030. Dining Reservations: 314.534.3663. Special engagement to benefit Jazz St. Louis’ education & outreach programs. More info.
08/16/10 - 08/17/10 Jazz at the Bistro 9:30pm
Admission: $50. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Concert Info: 314.289.4030. Dining Reservations: 314.534.3663. Special engagement to benefit Jazz St. Louis’ education & outreach programs More info.

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Al Jarreau

AT THE BLANCHE M. TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS Al JarreauSponsored by World Wide Technology, Inc. Al Jarreau’s unique vocal style is one of the world’s most precious treasures. …

Jane Monheit

One of the post-millennial jazz world’s foremost vocalists, Jane Monheit has been garnering praise from critics and fans across the globe for the depth of her interpretations.  Monheit has quickly become one of the most beloved interpreters of song anywhere. …

Date Venue Time
12/15/10 - 12/18/10 Jazz at the Bistro 8:30pm
Admission: $30-$35; Students: $15. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Concert Info: 314.289.4030. Dining Reservations: 314.534.3663. More info. Buy tickets
12/15/10 - 12/18/10 Jazz at the Bistro 10:15pm
Admission: $30-$35; Students: $15. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Concert Info: 314.289.4030. Dining Reservations: 314.534.3663. More info. Buy tickets

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Keyon Harrold Quartet

Keyon HarroldTrumpeter, composer and producer Keyon Harrold returns home for a special engagement, celebrating the release of his new Criss Cross CD Introducing Keyon Harrold.  A protégé of Wynton Marsalis, Harrold’s star is quickly on the rise.  He has already …

Date Venue Time
07/30/10 - 07/31/10 Jazz at the Bistro 8:30pm
Admission: $20; Students: $10. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. CD Release Party. More info.
07/30/10 - 07/31/10 Jazz at the Bistro 10:15pm
Admission: $20; Students: $10. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. CD Release Party. More info.

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Reggie Thomas Trio

Reggie ThomasOne of the most in demand pianists and educators in the country, Reggie Thomas’ soulful, hard-swinging brand of piano immediately grabs an audience and assures them that a swinging time is set to be had by all.  A professor of …

Date Venue Time
07/16/10 - 07/17/10 Jazz at the Bistro 8:30pm
Admission: $20; Students: $10. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Reggie Thomas Trio plays the music of Duke Ellington. More info.
07/16/10 - 07/17/10 Jazz at the Bistro 10:15pm
Admission: $20; Students: $10. Box office: 314.534.1111. Address: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Reggie Thomas Trio plays the music of Duke Ellington. More info.

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Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra Gets Funky!

You never know who will show up at the Bistro.  This past Saturday night, towards the end of their 2nd set at the Bistro, the Funky Butt Brass Band had a couple surprise guests show up to sit in with the band.  Trumpeters Sean Jones and Marcus Printup from the …

Jazz St. Louis Podcast #22 – An Interview with Alyssa Graham

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Take a few minutes to learn more about the artists that are coming to Jazz at the Bistro. These interviews will give you insight into the interests and influences of our artist roster. This podcast features …

Pat Metheny

  SOLO GUITAR AND ORCHESTRION Welcomed by Jazz St. Louis World renowned guitarist/composer Pat Metheny has won an extraordinary 17 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 33 times in 12 different categories, more than any other performer in Grammy history. …

Date Venue Time
05/08/10 Touhill Performing Arts Center 8:00pm
Admission: $65 – $27. Box office: 314.516.4949. Address: One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121. More info.

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My Favorite Holiday Albums

Tired of the same boring, piped in Holiday music everywhere you go? Check out some of these fantastic Holiday sides that are sure to keep your season swingin’ through until 2010! Lou Rawls – “Merry Christmas HO! HO! HO!” A lot of people forget that when he first started, Lou …

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