The Beat - Jazz St. Louis

The Beat

Experience Jazz St. Louis with “The Beat,” a collection of articles, interviews, and behind-the-scenes looks to keep you in tune with the artists, events, and everything you need to know about the scene at Jazz St. Louis.

Christian McGee at the drums

Interview: JazzU alumni Christian McGhee on his award-winning score for, “The King and the Pawn”

August 24, 2020

Staff Pick: Jimmy Smith’s “Rockin’ The Boat”

March 31, 2020

Together Through Music

March 25, 2020

Spring Is Here

March 19, 2020

Remembering McCoy Tyner

March 6, 2020

Dave Grelle: The Soul and Riff

March 6, 2020

Adaron “Pops” Jackson: No Boundaries

February 25, 2020

Tim Warfield

Tim Warfield: Musical clarity and the value system of Jazz

February 19, 2020

Nate Smith Drums

Nate Smith: Leaving jazz better than he found it

December 16, 2019

Jazz St. Louis Thanksgiving

Gratitude in 2019

November 28, 2019

JazzU All-stars

JazzU Spotlight: Kendal Blumenthal, JazzU/All-Stars Alumna

November 26, 2019

Matt Sewell, Herbie Hancock Guitar Competition

JazzU alum among semi-finalists in Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Guitar Competition

November 19, 2019

Freddy Cole and Houston Person, a Lifetime of Jazz, Cruises, and Corn

October 26, 2019

Volunteer at Jazz St. Louis

Volunteers Help Keep Jazz St. Louis in Tune

September 20, 2019

Such Sweet Thunder

“Such Sweet Thunder” combines Ellington, Shakespeare, and modern dance into a unique, St. Louis-made production

September 9, 2019

WeBop at Jazz St. Louis invites children ages 3-5 to discover six styles of jazz this fall

September 9, 2019

Cocktails for a Cause, Brunch & Brass

The Young Friends of Jazz St. Louis hosts Cocktails for a Cause and Brunch & Brass

August 11, 2019

Jazz St. Louis Single Season Tickets 2019-2020

Fresh Faces, Fresh Sounds for Jazz St. Louis 2019-2020 Season

July 29, 2019

Young Friends of Jazz St. Louis Offers Opportunities To Make A Difference

July 25, 2019

Carlos Brown, Jr. + Ingenuity Are “Life Music” To Our Ears

July 5, 2019

Fire Shut Up In My Bones opera gives St. Louis reason to be proud

June 17, 2019

The Bosman Twins Celebrate Fatherhood, Family, and Jazz

June 10, 2019

Jazz Happens Podcast Series

June 10, 2019

At HOME: House of Miles East St. Louis

May 22, 2019

Miles Davis Birthday Playlist

May 20, 2019

An Interview with Lamar Harris

May 16, 2019

Swing For The Scholars: Three Legacies Support Many Futures

April 22, 2019

Jazz For Young People

Ensuring Our Jazz Heritage

April 12, 2019

An Interview with Adam Maness

April 11, 2019

Supreme Love for Coltrane

April 8, 2019

April Artist Preview

April 1, 2019

Live Streaming is Coming to Jazz St. Louis

March 25, 2019

WeBop – A Unique Celebration of Jazz for Children

March 9, 2019

JazzU – A High Note for High Schoolers

March 8, 2019

March Artist Preview

March 4, 2019

Merry Christmas, Baby! (Playlist)

December 20, 2018

A Jazzy Hanukkah Playlist

December 7, 2018

A Jazz St. Louis Thanksgiving (Playlist)

November 21, 2018

MISSION

Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education and community engagement.

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