Jazz St. Louis Book Club – My Lord, What A Morning: An Autobiography by Marian Anderson

Mar 18

My Lord, What a Morning is a gentle and engrossing memoir, abounding with the tender and inspiring stories of Marian Anderson’s life in her own modest words. From her humble but proud beginnings in south Philadelphia to international vocal renown, the legendary contralto writes of triumph and adversity, of being grounded in faith and surrounded by family, and of the music that shaped her career.

Jazz St. Louis Book Club open to anyone willing to show up, participate, and have a good time! Register today.


Anat Cohen Quartetinho

Mar 20–24

Ever charismatic, prolific and inspired, Grammy-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. 
 
With support from Robin & David Gutmann and Mark & Ramsey Botterman


From the Stage to the Front Page!

From the Stage to the Front Page!

Thank you, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, for your support of Swing For Tomorrow’s Stars! Jazz stars Branford and Wynton Marsalis performed to two packed houses to support Jazz St. Louis’ education and community engagement programs.

Marsalis Brothers' Music Made Swing A Smash Hit

Marsalis Brothers’ Music Made Swing A Smash Hit

Our sincerest thanks to St. Louis American for the high praise for Swing For Tomorrow’s Stars! Their wonderful piece celebrating the momentous occasion was featured their print edition and online.

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Swing for Scholars

Mar 27


Join us for Swing for Scholars, where we’ll celebrate the JazzU and Jazz Academy students receiving scholarship awards, as well as the recipient of the Clark Terry Jazz Ambassador Award!

Admission is complimentary with open seating. The evening includes food and beverage, with a cash bar available.

Young, Gifted, & Black: Celebrating Nina Simone featuring Malena Smith

Mar 28–30


Malena Smith uses her powerful, angelic vocals to inspire unity. The St. Louis singer and songwriter made the move to pursue her solo after years of singing with the groups Vaughans and the Adam Maness Trio, with Bob DeBoo and the late, great Montez Coleman. Make sure to experience Malena grace the Bistro stage for three nights in celebration of iconic singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, and civil rights activist, Nina Simone!


Herlin Riley

Apr 3–7


Herlin Riley is widely considered one of the best drummers in any genre of music performing today. He leads his stellar band with infectious enthusiasm, sensitive brushwork, and bristling swing. His “Be There When I Get There” captures the anticipation and excitement of rushing to an eagerly awaited appointment, whether a romantic rendezvous, a gathering of friends, or a night of music.

Presented by the Friends of the Staff of Jazz St. Louis

Emerson Jazz for our Schools

Emerson Jazz for our Schools

Our Emerson Jazz for our Schools program provides students from local area schools the chance to hang with world-class musicians and experience an incredible live show in one of the world’s top listening rooms, the Ferring Jazz Bistro!

The Next Set: From Jazz St. Louis

The Next Set: From Jazz St. Louis

Enjoy this unique partnership with our Grand Center neighbor every weekend! Press play with the St. Louis Public Radio app or glide your dial to 90.7 FM every Friday and Sunday at 8 pm as we bring listeners exciting jazz performances recorded live from the Ferring Jazz Bistro.

Sponsored by
Sue & Lynn Schneider
Charitable Fund

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Make Your Gift

Jazz St. Louis is more than just a celebrated concert venue. We are an education center to thousands of students each year! To live up to our mission, we rely on the generous charitable support of patrons just like you. Your online gift is 100% secure and 100% tax-deductible.

Jazz St. Louis Book Club – Mister Jelly Roll: The Fortunes of Jelly Roll Morton, New Orleans Creole and “Inventor of Jazz” by Alan Lomax

Apr 8


When it appeared in 1950, this biography of Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton became an instant classic of jazz literature. Now back in print and updated with a new afterword by Lawrence Gushee, Mister Jelly Roll will enchant a new generation of readers with the fascinating story of one of the world’s most influential composers of jazz.

Jazz St. Louis Book Club is open to anyone willing to show up, participate, and have a good time! Register today.

Whitaker Jazz Speaks – Ronald Carter: East St. Louis Lincoln High School Reunion

Apr 10


Join us for a unique Whitaker Jazz Speaks event and East St. Louis Lincoln High School Reunion celebrating the incredible life of educator Ronald Carter. This evening will feature a memorial musical presentation in Mr. Carter’s honor at the Steward Center with invited performers.

Series Sponsored by Whitaker FoundationFriends of the Staff of Jazz St. Louis


Artist Residency featuring Alan Ferber, Lawrence Fields, and Adam Larson

Apr 12–13


Join us for April’s Artist Residency featuring Alan Ferber on trombone, Lawrence Fields on piano, and Adam Larson on saxophone! Jazz St. Louis’ Artist Residency program brings professional jazz artists and educators to St. Louis for an entire week. They will be visiting St. Louis to engage with students in the area for a week of performances, clinics, and masterclasses before they take over the Ferring Jazz Bistro stage for these memorable performances.


Luciana Souza & Trio Corrente

Apr 17–21


Grammy winner Luciana Souza is one of jazz’s leading singers and interpreters. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, in the late sixties, she grew up in a family of Bossa Nova innovators – her father, a singer and songwriter, her mother, a poet and lyricist. Luciana’s work as a performer transcends traditional boundaries around musical styles, offering solid roots in jazz, sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to new music. Luciana’s singing has been called “transcendental,” “perfect,” and of “unparalleled beauty.”

Houston Person

Apr 26–27


Houston Person, the formidable tenor saxophonist from Newberry, South Carolina, has been a torchbearer of soul jazz since his groundbreaking 1966 album Underground Soul. With a repertoire that seamlessly travels through blues, ballads, and popular tunes, Person has consistently enchanted audiences across the globe.

Youth & Family Concert

Apr 28


Discover the joy of jazz together with Jazz St. Louis’ new Youth & Family Concerts! Designed to delight audiences of all ages, these matinee shows offer a wonderful opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of jazz. Youth & Family Concerts are more than just performances; they’re interactive experiences where young minds can explore the rhythms, melodies, and stories that make jazz a timeless art form. These family-friendly matinees are perfect for introducing children to live music in an engaging and accessible way. Each concert is tailored to captivate both the young and the young-at-heart. From toe-tapping classics to contemporary jazz tunes, our shows feature a variety of styles to ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.