The Young Friends of Jazz St. Louis and Young Friends of the Saint Louis Science Center are teaming up once again to host the 2nd annual Jazz Under the Stars on January 26, 2012 from 6 – 9 pm. This “see-and-be-seen” event will be held in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at [...]
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Frank Vignola with Vinny Raniolo
December 6, 2011 – 4:31 pm
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les [...]
Dave Venn Trio
December 6, 2011 – 4:23 pm
Pianist Dave Venn is a hometown legend. A St. Louis native, Venn began his professional music career as a tenor saxophonist, performing with the Jazz Central group and various other local bands. In the 1960s the St. Louis jazz scene was flourishing in places like Gaslight Square, The [...]
Rick Haydon Trio
December 6, 2011 – 4:20 pm
Guitarist and educator Rick Haydon is widely respected as an authority on 7-string guitar. A student of Johnny Smith, Howard Roberts, Pat Martino, & most recently Bucky Pizzarelli, Haydon was recently named Director of Jazz Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In addition to the SIUE program, which he helped [...]
Robert Glasper Trio
September 14, 2011 – 10:44 am
Gracefully navigating the zone where jazz and hip-hop converge, pianist Robert Glasper is a savvy improviser well-versed in, but not constrained, by jazz tradition. His work has attracted some of the era’s definitive R&B and hip-hop artists, including Mos Def, Kanye West, and Erykah Badu. He’s been equally productive in the jazz world, accompanying modern [...]
George Benson
August 8, 2011 – 11:52 am
THE NEA JAZZ MASTER IN CONCERT
Sponsored by World Wide Technology, Inc.
At the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Admired as both a musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the dual role of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has consistently placed his keenly [...]
Scratch
July 22, 2011 – 2:23 pm
Plays the music of The Crusaders
Taking their name from the classic repertoire of The Crusaders, Scratch embodies the soul, blues, and groove of classic 70s-era soul jazz groups. For this performance, the band focuses on the music of their namesake. Bringing together many of St. Louis’ premier musicians including Adaron “Pops” Jackson (Good 4 the Soul) and [...]
Rare Departure
July 22, 2011 – 11:34 am
Featuring Zeb Briskovich, Adaron “Pops” Jackson, Jason Swagler, Rick Haydon, and Miles Vandiver
Rare Deparuture is an all-new, fusion supergroup comprised of St. Louis’ best players. Bassist Zeb Briskovich is joined by Adaron “Pops” Jackson (keyboards), Rick Haydon (guitar), Jason Swagler (saxophone) & Miles Vandiver (drums) to create this explosive quintet. Citing [...]
Anita Jackson
July 22, 2011 – 11:30 am
Soulful and swinging, vocalist Anita Jackson makes her Bistro debut as a leader. Drawing on jazz, blues, and gospel influences, Jackson’s powerful voice and commanding stage presence endears her to audiences. Don’t miss one of St. Louis’ finest ladies of song!
Matt Wilson’s Arts & Crafts
July 22, 2011 – 10:49 am
Sponsored by Ted Wheeler, American Family Insurance Agency
Fresh off a performance at the White House for a State Dinner, New York based drummer and Grammy nominee Matt Wilson is one of today’s most celebrated jazz artists. He is universally recognized for his musical and melodic drumming style as well as being a gifted [...]