Agbara is the West African Yoruba word for vigor, energy, and power. The Yoruba people and their musical aesthetics are a source of many of the aspects of “Latin Jazz." In this performance, Master percussionist Matt Henry debuts his new sextet. It embraces the Agbara spirit and features Matt and five more incredible jazz musicians from St. Louis, including: Aadron (Uh-dare-run) “Pops” Jackson on piano, Bernard Terry on bass, Kwane Johnson on saxophone, Duston Shrum playing trumpet and flugel Horn, and Desire “Des” Jones on drums with Matt Henry playing congas, bongos, and percussion.
Listen at 8 p.m. on 90.7 KWMU
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Bassist Bernard Terry delivers a robust, swinging set with a performance that illustrates why he is one of the most in-demand bassists around. Double-check your door hinges; this quartet is about to swing ‘em right off!
Master percussionist Matthew Henry debuts his new quintet that embraces the spirit of “agbara” – the West African Yoruba word for vigor, energy, and power.
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Grammy-nominated artist Regina Carter explores the power of music through the voice of the violin in a wide range of genres—including jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop, and African.
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The title Black, Brown and Beige refers to the three movements of this suite. Each one representing a period in black history:
NYC-based drummer/composer/teacher Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music. Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller has been named “Top 20 Jazz Drummers” in Downbeat Magazine, and her composition “Otis Was a Polar Bear” is on NPR’s list of The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women. She is also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Commissioning Grant.
Pianist and educator Adaron “Pops” Jackson and jazz vocalist Kim Fuller join forces for a very special tribute to legendary R&B singer Nancy Wilson, drawing from an illustrious career that spans over five decades.
Featuring never-before-published photographs and stories culled from Armstrong’s personal archives, Ricky Riccardi tells the story of how the man called “Pops” became the first “King of Pop.” The program includes a performance by the Jazz St. Louis Big Band.
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Kendrick Smith’s latest project Fusebox reworks classic video game themes from the 1980s and 90s, early 2000s, bringing a whole new vibe to Jazz St. Louis. For those who remember Donkey Kong, Super Mario Brothers, and other classic games, these performances will bring you back to your childhood with a whole new hipness.
Join a dynamic quintet featuring some of St. Louis’ finest as they pay homage to Alton-born, East St. Louis-raised trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Miles Davis. Featuring Antonio Foster, Brady Lewis, Kwanae Johnson, Bob DeBoo, & Ben Dicke.
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Jazz St. Louis celebrates the life and legacy of Clark Terry. The mark he left on both jazz and jazz education is immeasurable. We’ve assembled an all-star group that would surely make Clark smile as the doors will surely be swinging off the Bistro! A fitting tribute to one of St. Louis’s greatest exports to the world and a monumental leader in jazz.
The No Tears Project is a jazz collective that interprets civil rights history through music—conceived by pianist Christopher Parker and vocalist Kelley Hurt.
Jazz St. Louis has partnered with Oxford American and Gateway Arch National Park to produce and present a concert event in St. Louis that includes songs from the original No Tears Suite composition—performed by a seven-piece jazz ensemble led by Parker and Hurt, alongside brand-new music, poetry, and dance created by and in collaboration with beloved St. Louis artists Oliver Lake, Brian Owens, Treasure Shields Redmond, and Ashley Tate. The jazz ensemble will include Christopher Parker (piano), Kelley Hurt (voice), Rodney Jordan (bass), Chad Anderson (drums), Bobby LaVell (tenor saxophone), Marc Franklin (trumpet), and Chad Fowler (alto saxophone).
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JSL celebrates our 25th anniversary with a group that celebrates the history of the organization while looking towards the future at the same time. Longtime JSL staples Terell Stafford (trumpet) and Cyrus Chestnut (piano) are joined by saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly, drummer Allison Miller and bassist Nathan Pence (a former JazzU standout). This group can be experienced nowhere else in the world and will end the season on a definite high note!
New York-based Canadian-born singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg has stormed onto the jazz scene with her smoky vocals, blistering trumpet, and compelling compositions and arrangements. The Juno Award winner has sung the music of Aretha Franklin alongside Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, played with U2 at the iconic Apollo Theater, sat in with the Dave Matthews Band, was a featured guest with Jon Batiste, performed as part of The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, and sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for a NY Rangers game.
Celebrate fusion at its finest with Weather Forever! Zeb Briskovich (bass), Miles Vandiver (drums), Adaron “Pops” Jackson (keys), Eric Slaughter (guitar), and Jason Swagler (sax), make up this all-star band created to pay tribute to legendary fusion groups Weather Report and Return to Forever
Enjoy the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, under the direction of Victor Goines, as they swing the summer away in salute to the iconic Count Basie Orchestra, performing selections from his expansive catalogue.
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Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant & pianist Sullivan Fortner join forces for a very special collaboration that has Jazz St. Louis audiences buzzing.
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Grammy-nominated artist Regina Carter explores the power of music through the voice of the violin in a wide range of genres—including jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop, and African.
Janet Evra, an international jazz vocalist, bassist, and bandleader from England, brings Jazz St. Louis Meet Me in Paris, featuring fresh interpretations of French jazz classics by Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, and Henri Betti, and newer hits by Pink Martini and Cyrille Aimee, along with original compositions.
Born in Malaysia, raised in Western Australia, and now living in New York City, bassist Linda May Han Oh brings her dynamic live show to the Bistro stage for this unforgettable performance!
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Bassist, composer, and producer Jahmal Nichols says his newest album, Black Frequencies, is about a vibe or experience. Revisit the experience on the Jazz St. Louis stage with this special broadcast.
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Jeremy Davenport infuses a unique style of storytelling with original lyrics and music, creating not only a modern edge but also a feeling reminiscent of the time when jazz was at its peak of popularity. Davenport, a St. Louis native, studied and played with members and guests of the St. Louis Symphony which included an early introduction to Wynton Marsalis. A member of Harry Connick, Jr.’s big band for six years, Davenport now tours the world, plays regularly in New Orleans, and returns home annually for his tradition at Jazz St. Louis.
Bassist Bob DeBoo assembles an all-star cast of St. Louis musicians for a celebration of four iconic albums from 1959, arguably the most creative and influential year that jazz has seen.
Vocalist Samara Joy was the winner of the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and brought home the GRAMMY awards for "Best New Artist" and "Best Jazz Vocal Album" of 2023. Relive the voice as smooth as velvet in the intimacy of the Bistro!
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Veteran pianist, organist, keyboard player and composer Dave Grelle returns to Jazz St. Louis as the leader of his all-star Playadors project. The Playadors are made up of some of the most in-demand players and vocalists in the city.
Joining them tonight is special guest: vocalist and singer Neil Salsich.
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Celebrate the Holidays with a special showcase of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite performed by the Jazz St. Louis Big Band. These jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, are all played from the original charts!
Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles adds a new twist to the holidays with his dynamic Creole Christmas band. Charles and his ensemble celebrate the Christmas season with unique interpretations of pieces from Charles’ diverse musical roots, featuring classic selections from the Caribbean, American, and European holiday songbooks.
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Get in the holiday spirit with good vibes and great music as trombonist, sousaphonist, composer, and all-around virtuoso Cody Henry brings the holiday cheer that is perfect for your season.
Acclaimed jazz pianist, educator, founder of Open Studio, and St. Louis native Peter Martin and his fantastic Generation S brought their exhilarating show to the Jazz St. Louis stage! Generation S features Rueben Rogers on bass, Gregory Hutchinson on drums, and Sarah Hanahan on saxophone!
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Jazz St. Louis celebrates two of the most talented, interesting, and influential women of jazz, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald! Adaron "Pops" Jackson leads an all-star ensemble featuring Anita Jackson, Erika Johnson, Ben Reece, Bob DeBoo, and Montez Coleman through some of the most impactful selections from these iconic careers.
Jazz St. Louis Creative Advisor Keyon Harrold discusses samples from jazz classics that have gone on to have new life in a new genre. Harrold will explore how jazz songs have been interpolated into new works. The program includes a concert showcasing original jazz songs and how the samples were transformed into hip-hop.
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Artists Sean Jones (trumpeter/musical director) and Brinae Ali (choreographer/tap dancer/vocalist) have teamed up to create a piece that fuses jazz, tap, Hip Hop, and Bebop to articulate the social vernacular language of the African American experience. Dizzy Spellz offers an Afro-futuristic lens into a deeper look at the intersecting cultural and spiritual dilemmas within the African Diaspora through the music of Dizzy Gillespie.
Because one saxophone is never enough, we bring three of the premiere saxophonists in St. Louis for a collaboration you’ll hear nowhere else. Backed by pianist Daniel Herrera, bassist Bernard Terry, and drummer Ben Dicke, saxophonists and composers Kendrick Smith, Bennett Wood, and Joel Vanderheyden are gonna blow the roof off the joint…literally!
American jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator Wycliffe Gordon will light up the Bistro stage! The Georgia-born trombonist also sings and plays didgeridoo, trumpet, soprano trombone, tuba, and piano. Wycliffe will be joined by Ehud Asherie on piano, Corcoran Holt on bass, Alvin Atkinson, Jr. on drums and vocals, and Adrian Cunningham on saxophone, flute, clarinet, and vocals. Make sure to catch these spirited performances that are sure to be bad to the bone!
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An internationally renowned musician, Victor Goines — the President & CEO of Jazz St. Louis — leads the performance of classic protest songs by legends of jazz in "Jazz & Justice." Goines also provides commentary on the movement.
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Pianist and educator Adaron “Pops” Jackson and jazz vocalist Kim Fuller join forces for a very special tribute to legendary R&B singer Nancy Wilson, drawing from an illustrious career that spans over five decades.
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NYC-based drummer/composer/teacher Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music. Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller has been named “Top 20 Jazz Drummers” in Downbeat Magazine, and her composition “Otis Was a Polar Bear” is on NPR’s list of The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women. She is also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Commissioning Grant.
Jazz St. Louis opened its doors for our first ever Swing Dance Night! The band was led by Dawn Weber on trumpet and vocals., Jason Swagler on saxophone, Travis Mattison on guitar, Antonio Foster on piano, Bernard Terry on bass, and Bernard Long on drums! In its origin, jazz music developed symbiotically with Black vernacular dance styles like the Charleston, Tap, Lindy Hop, Shag, Bop. Move that couch and move that end table and swing dance the night away with us!
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Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana joined the "Blue Note Records" family with her debut album, "12 Stars."
At 33, the Brooklyn-based tenor saxophone player from Santiago, Chile, has received international recognition for her visionary work as a band leader – as well as her deeply meditative interpretation of language and vocabulary.
An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and bandleader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as being part of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. Revisit this amazing performance as we listen to Kelly’s dynamic saxophone stylings and captivating vocal tones.
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Kandace Spring’s latest album, “The Women Who Raised Me,” is her loving tribute to the great female singers who inspired her to begin her journey towards becoming one of the premier jazz/soul vocalists of our time. Featuring her unique interpretations of songs influential to her while growing up in Tennessee, Springs covers such classic icons as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, through 60’s legends Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield, and up to modern masters such as Sade and Lauryn Hill.
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Saxophonist Carlos “Scooter” Brown Hails from East St. Louis, Illinois. He’s also a D.J. and vocalist. This show also features Antonio Foster on Piano, Keys, and Rhodes; Nathan Pence on Bass; and Rob Reavling on Drums.
More information coming soon.
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Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. He is heralded as “one of the most important artists in jazz” by The Los Angeles Times and has been named Best Mallet Player eight times by the Jazz Journalist Association.
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Agbara is the West African Yoruba word for vigor, energy, and power. The Yoruba people and their musical aesthetics are a source of many of the aspects of “Latin Jazz." In this performance, Master percussionist Matt Henry debuts his new sextet. It embraces the Agbara spirit and features Matt and five more incredible jazz musicians from St. Louis, including: Aadron (Uh-dare-run) “Pops” Jackson on piano, Bernard Terry on bass, Kwane Johnson on saxophone, Duston Shrum playing trumpet and flugel Horn, and Desire “Des” Jones on drums with Matt Henry playing congas, bongos, and percussion.
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Join a dynamic quintet featuring some of St. Louis’ finest as they pay homage to Alton-born, East St. Louis-raised trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Miles Davis. Featuring Antonio Foster, Brady Lewis, Kwanae Johnson, Bob DeBoo, & Ben Dicke.
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Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way. Rodriguez and Martinez share a natural chemistry that makes for a galvanizing musical experience when they come together. The pair explores a range of moods and influences, from Cuban classics to collaborative original compositions to a number of unexpected favorites.
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Matthew Whitaker’s love for playing music began at age 3 after his grandfather gave him a small Yamaha keyboard. At 9, Matthew began teaching himself how to play the Hammond B3 organ. Four years later, he became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond—in its 80+ year history. He was also named a Yamaha Artist at 15, becoming the youngest musician to join the stellar group of jazz pianists.
Information coming soon…
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Celebrate fusion at its finest with Weather Forever! Zeb Briskovich (bass), Miles Vandiver (drums), Adaron “Pops” Jackson (keys), Eric Slaughter (guitar), and Jason Swagler (sax), make up this all-star band created to pay tribute to legendary fusion groups Weather Report and Return to Forever
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Peter Martin & Generation S
Acclaimed jazz pianist, educator, founder of Open Studio, and St. Louis native Peter Martin and his fantastic Generation S brought their exhilarating show to the Jazz St. Louis stage! Generation S features Rueben Rogers on bass, Gregory Hutchinson on drums, and Sarah Hanahan on saxophone!
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Whitaker Jazz Speaks: Midwestern Music Matters
Jazz St. Louis Creative Advisor Keyon Harrold discusses samples from jazz classics that have gone on to have new life in a new genre. Harrold will explore how jazz songs have been interpolated into new works. The program includes a concert showcasing original jazz songs and how the samples were transformed into hip-hop.
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Summer Sax Summit featuring Kendrick Smith, Bennett Wood, & Joel Vanderheyden
Because one saxophone is never enough, we bring three of the premiere saxophonists in St. Louis for a collaboration you’ll hear nowhere else. Backed by pianist Daniel Herrera, bassist Bernard Terry, and drummer Ben Dicke, saxophonists and composers Kendrick Smith, Bennett Wood, and Joel Vanderheyden are gonna blow the roof off the joint…literally!
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Jazz Speaks: Jazz as a Protest Music (rebroadcast)
An internationally renowned musician, Victor Goines — the President & CEO of Jazz St. Louis — leads the performance of classic protest songs by legends of jazz in "Jazz & Justice." Goines also provides commentary on the movement.
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Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom (rebroadcast)
NYC-based drummer/composer/teacher Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music. Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller has been named “Top 20 Jazz Drummers” in Downbeat Magazine, and her composition “Otis Was a Polar Bear” is on NPR’s list of The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women. She is also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Commissioning Grant.
See More
Melissa Aldana (rebroadcast)
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana joined the "Blue Note Records" family with her debut album, "12 Stars."
At 33, the Brooklyn-based tenor saxophone player from Santiago, Chile, has received international recognition for her visionary work as a band leader – as well as her deeply meditative interpretation of language and vocabulary.
See More
Kandace Springs (rebroadcast)
Kandace Spring’s latest album, “The Women Who Raised Me,” is her loving tribute to the great female singers who inspired her to begin her journey towards becoming one of the premier jazz/soul vocalists of our time. Featuring her unique interpretations of songs influential to her while growing up in Tennessee, Springs covers such classic icons as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, through 60’s legends Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield, and up to modern masters such as Sade and Lauryn Hill.
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Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday (from Season of Stream) (rebroadcast)
Jazz St. Louis celebrates two of the most talented, interesting, and influential women of jazz, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald! Adaron "Pops" Jackson leads an all-star ensemble featuring Anita Jackson, Erika Johnson, Ben Reece, Bob DeBoo, and Montez Coleman through some of the most impactful selections from these iconic careers.
See More
Sean Jones (rebroadcast)
Artists Sean Jones (trumpeter/musical director) and Brinae Ali (choreographer/tap dancer/vocalist) have teamed up to create a piece that fuses jazz, tap, Hip Hop, and Bebop to articulate the social vernacular language of the African American experience. Dizzy Spellz offers an Afro-futuristic lens into a deeper look at the intersecting cultural and spiritual dilemmas within the African Diaspora through the music of Dizzy Gillespie.
See More
Wycliffe Gordon
American jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator Wycliffe Gordon will light up the Bistro stage! The Georgia-born trombonist also sings and plays didgeridoo, trumpet, soprano trombone, tuba, and piano. Wycliffe will be joined by Ehud Asherie on piano, Corcoran Holt on bass, Alvin Atkinson, Jr. on drums and vocals, and Adrian Cunningham on saxophone, flute, clarinet, and vocals. Make sure to catch these spirited performances that are sure to be bad to the bone!
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Happy Talk: Celebrating Nancy Wilson (rebroadcast)
Pianist and educator Adaron “Pops” Jackson and jazz vocalist Kim Fuller join forces for a very special tribute to legendary R&B singer Nancy Wilson, drawing from an illustrious career that spans over five decades.
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Swing Dance Party
Jazz St. Louis opened its doors for our first ever Swing Dance Night! The band was led by Dawn Weber on trumpet and vocals., Jason Swagler on saxophone, Travis Mattison on guitar, Antonio Foster on piano, Bernard Terry on bass, and Bernard Long on drums! In its origin, jazz music developed symbiotically with Black vernacular dance styles like the Charleston, Tap, Lindy Hop, Shag, Bop. Move that couch and move that end table and swing dance the night away with us!
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Grace Kelly
An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and bandleader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as being part of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. Revisit this amazing performance as we listen to Kelly’s dynamic saxophone stylings and captivating vocal tones.
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Scooter Brown (rebroadcast)
Saxophonist Carlos “Scooter” Brown Hails from East St. Louis, Illinois. He’s also a D.J. and vocalist. This show also features Antonio Foster on Piano, Keys, and Rhodes; Nathan Pence on Bass; and Rob Reavling on Drums.
See More
Stefon Harris and Blackout (rebroadcast)
Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. He is heralded as “one of the most important artists in jazz” by The Los Angeles Times and has been named Best Mallet Player eight times by the Jazz Journalist Association.