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The Manhattan Transfer
April 28, 2020 in Past Shows /by adminBlahs balksjd;klasdj;fkljsdf
Staff Pick: Jimmy Smith’s “Rockin’ The Boat”
March 31, 2020 in staff picks, The Beat /by adminBob Bennett, Jazz St. Louis Artistic Director, shares his favorite album, Jimmy Smith’s Rockin’ The Boat. Check it out.
Together Through Music
March 25, 2020 in Playlists, The Beat /by adminAs we all weather these difficult times, we remember how music can bind us together, heal our wounds, touch our hearts, and refresh our souls. We invite you to listen to some of Jazz St. Louis’ performers play, sing, and share their music. While we can’t join together in person, we can enjoy together in […]
Spring Is Here
March 19, 2020 in Playlists, The Beat /by adminAnd suddenly it’s spring! While we can’t be physically together, know that we at Jazz St. Louis have your back. Take a break from the COVID-19 drama, ease your anxieties, and appreciate the sounds of spring with help from some of jazz’s favorite musicians. Also helpful when used as a spring cleaning soundtrack š Music. […]
Remembering McCoy Tyner
March 6, 2020 in News, The Beat /by adminMy heart is heavy to learn of the passing of one of the great legends of jazz, McCoy Tyner.Ā I will never forget how excited I was when he opened my first full season at Jazz St. Louis.Ā Having a chance to hear one of the great masters in the intimacy of the Bistro was […]
Dave Grelle: The Soul and Riff
March 6, 2020 in Events, Meet the Artists, The Beat /by adminDave Grelleās Playadors take the stage on March 13th and 14th. Jazz St. Louis enjoyed a cup of coffee with Dave to learn more about his background, upcoming show, and how he came up with the name āPlayadors.ā Jazz St. Louis (JSL): Tell us a little about your music background. Dave Grelle (DG): Well Iām […]
Adaron “Pops” Jackson: No Boundaries
February 25, 2020 in Events, Meet the Artists, The Beat /by adminOne of Jazz St. Louisā most beloved individuals is Adaron āPopsā Jackson. Heās been a part of the Jazz St. Louis family for years as a performer, educator, and accompanist for our WeBop program. He returns to the Ferring Bistro stage this coming Wednesday and Thursday. We caught up with Pops to learn more about […]
Tim Warfield: Musical clarity and the value system of Jazz
February 19, 2020 in Events, Meet the Artists, The Beat /by adminTim Warfield is a gifted saxophone player, who has graced our stage many times before. He is also a respected educator whose influence has impacted a generation of students. He returns with Terrel Stafford to the Ferring Jazz Bistro from February 19 ā 23. We got a chance to catch up with Tim and get […]
Nate Smith: Leaving jazz better than he found it
December 16, 2019 in Events, Meet the Artists, The Beat /by adminItās no question we work with talented people. The artists we book at Jazz St. Louis define talent. Every now and then, we encounter someone special. Not only is this person an accomplished musician, but thereās a certain je ne sais quois that separates this artist from the rest. Nate Smith is one such artist, […]
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