"The bookings are impeccable at this classy club; it's one of the best managed places in the business,"
-Wynton Marsalis naming our venue, Jazz at the Bistro, as one of the ten great jazz clubs in the country, February 16, 2007, USA Today

Student Testimonials

Here's what students are saying about recent in-school performances conducted by world-class jazz artists as part of Jazz St. Louis' educational activities:

"I really enjoyed the performance. In the beginning I thought that it was going to be slow. But when I heard it for the first time I nearly jumped out of my seat. It was awesome! I never knew that I would be a fan of jazz."
-Aletha, 6th grade, Beaufort Elementary

"You really taught me how to listen to music. Thank you!"
-Anonymous, 5th grade, Long Elementary

"The Airmen of Note concert was spectacular! I really loved it! I despise anyone who didn't."
-Joel, 6th grade, Beaufort Elementary

"I want to thank you for playing so nicely. Some people wouldn't come all the way from New York. That makes you all special. I loved your music and hope to see you soon!"
-Robert, 4th grade, Commons Lane Elementary

"I want to pay a compliment to the bass player. You are amazing! I love how you move your hands across your instrument and how your face is so involved in the music you play."
-Anonymous, 6th grade, Griscom School, inside the St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center

"Today I loved the music you all did at my school. It was very interesting. I play an instrument too...You guys must have worked really hard."
-Ayodele, 5th grade, Commons Lane Elementary

"I really liked the piano player Holly because sometimes she would move like Ray Charles during her solo."
-Byron, 4th grade, Jefferson Elementary

"My favorite part of the performance was the drummer's drumsticks cause they looked like whisks."
-Anonymous, 6th grade, Garfield Elementary

"That field trip was really great because I like jazz more now."
-Aarion, 4th grade, Jefferson Elementary

"My favorite part was the second song because it had rhythm, beat, and vibration."
-Chantiana, 6th grade, Lewis and Clark Elementary

"They used teamwork to make all of their instruments sound good together. I think that the concert was good. I want to hear more of the music."
-Dallonte, 4th grade, Jefferson Elementary

"I learned about the counting and the language of jazz."
-Anonymous, 9th grade, Normandy High School