The Family Violence Council will be holding a benefit concert featuring caberet vocalist, Anna Bergman at Jazz at the Bistro on Sunday, May 18. Seating is at 7:30PM, performance is at 8PM. $100, donations are tax deductible. Contact Jannette Brickman at 314-241-0084 for more information.

Join Jazz St. Louis and the students of JazzU on Monday, May 12, 6 pm at Jazz at the Bistro. The group, led by trumpeter Anthony Wiggins, will be performing and demonstrating the concepts they have been working on over the past school year.

This event is free and open to the public. Pizza and soda will be provided. Please RSVP to Director of Education, Phil Dunlap at 314-289-4033 by Friday, May 9 if you plan on attending. Hope to see you there!

Jazz St. Louis has announced the summer schedule of performances at Jazz at the Bistro. Tickets for all performances will go on sale Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10AM. You can purchase tickets at any Metrotix location, by phone at (314)534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com.

You can view our full schedule through the end of July by clicking on the "more" button to the right under the list of "Upcoming Events."

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Director Academy provides music educators the opportunity to study the challenges of teaching jazz, particularly rhythm section techniques. Led by some of the foremost jazz educators in the country, the Academy emphasizes hands-on learning and a focus on concepts and techniques to be immediately applied in the classroom. Set on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, this three-day session of intensive professional enrichment integrates performance, history, pedagogy and jazz discussion.

Academy Curriculum Includes:

The Jazz St. Louis Gala to benefit our youth education and outreach programs is just around the corner! It's not too late to join us on Saturday, April 5, for an outstanding evening featuring our Jazz St. Louis All-Stars during the cocktail hour, dinner, live auction of exceptional items and a full concert with Tony DeSare, described by the NY Times as a "lean baby Sinatra."

We are currently taking applications for the position of Guest Relations Liason (GRL) at Jazz at the Bistro.

Jazz St. Louis announces auditions for the 2008-2009 Jazz St. Louis All-Stars.

The Jazz St. Louis All-Stars are open to any and all high school students in the St. Louis region that are interested in auditioning. Auditions for the 2008-2009 season have been scheduled for Monday, May 19th 2008 and will be held at 4 pm at Jazz at the Bistro (3536 Washington Avenue, 63103).

Our friends at the Hungarian-Missouri Educational Partnership asked us if we would let you all know about the following event. It features a great gypsy jazz violinist named Roby Lakatos. Check it out!

ST. LOUIS GETS READY TO GO GYPSY

Roby Lakatos Ensemble Concert and Gypsy Jazz Gala to Benefit the Hungarian-Missouri Educational Partnership
WHAT: Roby Lakatos Ensemble and Gypsy Jazz Gala, a benefit for the Hungarian-Missouri Educational Partnership
WHEN: One night only -- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Gypsy Jazz Gala begins at 6:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how jazz musicians know what to do onstage? Or why certain instruments are used in jazz performances? Perhaps you want to know more about jazz history or need some signposts to guide you through a jazz performance. If this is you, then Jazz 101 is right for you! Jazz 101, sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation, is Jazz St. Louis' newest series that is designed to help you get the most out of your jazz experience.

Here is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a night of cocktails, fabulous food, NM hospitality and dynamic entertainment featuring the hot young singer Tony DeSare, described by the NY Times as "a lean baby Sinatra." Plus, you can experience all of it for a very good cause: Jazz St. Louis' education and outreach activities benefiting the youth of our region, particularly those in underserved communities. Jazz St.