Prior to coming to work for Jazz St. Louis more than four years ago, I knew nothing about jazz. I still don’t know much, but I know what I like. This was supposed to be a list of 15 jazz albums, but I honestly couldn’t give you a list of …
Author Archives: Melissa Jones
The Bad Plus Making Headlines
January 8, 2010
The Bad Plus are receiving some great press this week. Check them out tonight and tomorrow night, 8:30 and 10:15, at Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Avenue, 63103. STL Today Riverfront Times
Gene Dobbs Bradford Wins Inclusive Leadership Award!
September 8, 2009
Gene Dobbs Bradford, Executive Director of Jazz St. Louis, is a winner of one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s Inclusive Leadership Awards. The award celebrates ethnic minorities who are making their mark on the St. Louis business community, from high-ranking executives to fast-moving entrepreneurs.
Gene is also celebrating ten years …
JSL NYC Trip in May: Two Rooms Still Available!
February 10, 2009
We have two rooms still available…I have extended the deadline to March 31, 2009. Please contact me at melissa@jazzstl.org if you would like to join us this year on May 29 and 30! I am PSYCHED about the Jazz St. Louis trip to NYC!!! We had SO much …
Jazz St. Louis Gala 2009
February 8, 2009
The Gala on Sunday, April 5, 2009, is our annual fundraiser for our education programs. I hope you will join us for the event this year, Jazz’ll Dazzle. I’ve attached a pdf that you can share with other people. This year, we are pleased to give the first Barbara Rose …
NYC Trip – Please contact me if you’re thinking about going
February 2, 2009
If you’re interested in joining Jazz St. Louis for the NYC trip May 29 and 30, please contact me this week to let me know whether you’re thinking of going. (I need to put down a deposit on the hotel end of this week.) Here are the details of the …
NYC Trip Update
January 26, 2009
Be a part of Jazz St. Louis’ trip to the Big Apple May 29 and 30, 2009! The festivities begin at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 29 and last throughout the weekend!
Your hosts: Gene Dobbs Bradford, Executive Director of Jazz St. Louis and NYC club connoisseur, will serve as your …
NYC Trip May 29 and 30, 2009
January 9, 2009
Jazz St. Louis will take its second trip to the Big Apple on May 29 and 30, 2009. We will hit four jazz clubs in two nights (most likely Birdland, the Village Vanguard, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, and the Jazz Standard) and take a private, backstage tour of Jazz at Lincoln …