Category Archives: Experience
Cyrus Chestnut with special guest Jon Faddis
Cyrus Chestnut’s hard swinging, soulful sounds have become a staple in the jazz community. The music he has created over the years has delivered a thousand smiles, and his warm demeanor gives great insight into the world of one of jazz’s most beloved ambassadors.
Jon Faddis is a complete and consummate musician — conductor, composer, and [...]
Ronald Carter & OGD
Get ready for some DOWN…HOME…BLUES! World renowned saxophonist and eductor Ronald Carter returns to St. Louis, joined by versatile pianist/organist Reggie Thomas, guitarist Rick Haydon and their acclaimed organ trio OGD. Before taking his current position as Director of Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University, Carter led the East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High [...]
Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project
It’s the best of both worlds when Latin meets jazz! The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project is a fresh mix of outstanding jazz soloists, rich, Afro-Cuban inspired rhythms, and unique arrangements of jazz standards. Delivering a powerful, exciting sound, the Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project is not to be missed!
Trio Trés Bien
The Trio Trés Bien is comprised of three brothers, Jeter, Harold, and Howard Thompson. Jeter Thompson was the pianist and leader of the world famous Quartette Trés Bien, known for their hit records “Boss Trés Bien” and “Kilimanjaro” on Decca Records. Together, the Trio Trés Bien represents the musical synergy of three brothers, culminating in [...]
Eric Slaughter Trio
Guitarist Eric Slaughter has traveled the globe as a performer & clinician and has returned to St. Louis, putting together a dynamic trio that includes bassist Nick Jost and drummer Marty Morrison.
Slaughter has shared the stage with everyone from Bobby Womack and the O’Jays to contemporary saxophonist Kirk Whalum, and from traditionalists like Donald Harrison [...]
Marlena Shaw
Sponsored by Renaissance Financial
For more than 40 years, Marlena Shaw has been the definition of “soulful singing.” Whether she’s performing jazz, R&B, pop, rock, soul, disco, blues or gospel, her originality makes such distinctions irrelevant, and each song becomes intimate and new. Shaw’s live performances are unforgettable, as she creates a very special bond with [...]