This explosive four-piece outfit, led by John King on bass, with Adaron “Pops” Jackson on keys, James Jackson on drums, and Shaun Robinson on guitar, draws upon jazz, funk, fusion, gospel, and R&B repertoires to deliver a powerful and unapologetic sound that excites and thrills audiences. When this band hits the stage, there are no [...]
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2013-14 Jazz St. Louis Season Announcement
May 30, 2013 – 12:01 am
Jazz St. Louis is pleased to announce its 19th season presenting the uniquely American art of jazz! The coming season includes imaginative pairings, solid industry mainstays, and cross-genre programming with broad audience appeal. Subscriptions to the 2013-14 Wells Fargo Advisors Jazz at the Bistro Season are on sale now. Single tickets for all shows, including [...]
Cyrus Chestnut Trio featuring Russell Malone
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
Sponsored by Nancy & Ken Kranzberg “[Chestnut’s] brand of crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evokes another era…” The New York Times Two of the most sought after and widely acclaimed musicians of today join forces on the Jazz at the Bistro stage. Virtuosic and playful, pianist Cyrus Chestnut’s hard swinging, soulful sounds have become a [...]
Regina Carter Quartet
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
Sponsored by Nancy & Ken Kranzberg “Wonderfully listenable, probingly intelligent, and at times, breathtakingly daring…taking the listener into the future of jazz.” TIME Magazine Regina Carter’s career has been a veritable crescendo of success that shows no sign of letting up. She is on a mission: to make a meaningful musical contribution and do it [...]
Abyssinian: A Gospel Celebration
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Chorale Le Chateau “…(the) ecstatic reading of the Mass elevated Marsalis’s riffs to the high heavens.” The Guardian [UK] Since Wynton Marsalis composed and recorded In This House, On This Morning two decades ago, he has remained committed to projecting a theme of [...]
Sean Jones Quartet
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
“When Jones solos, soaring with a gentle strength as his band swells behind him, it’s not just a pretty melody…It’s praise.” JazzTimes As has become evident over the course of his five previous albums, Sean Jones is particularly adept at conquering complex emotional depths through his trumpet playing and compositions. He has revealed himself to [...]
Christian McBride Trio
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
Sponsored by Beck/Allen Cabinetry “McBride never disappoints, and his latest band, like its predecessors, is worth seeking out.” JazzTimes Christian McBride is the premier bassist on today’s jazz and pop scene. He is simply without peer on his instrument and the first choice as collaborator for everyone from Sting and Billy Joel to Sonny [...]
Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
“As Elvis is to rock and James Brown is to soul, Poncho Sanchez is to salsa…particularly the congas.” Los Angeles Times If music were about pictures, percussionist Poncho Sanchez’s music would best be described as a kaleidoscopic swirl of some of the hottest colors and brightest lights to emerge from either side of the border. [...]
Valentine’s Day with Erin Bode
May 29, 2013 – 11:59 pm
“Erin Bode is the most magnificent solo performer on this planet right now.” BBC The Erin Bode Group creates music forged from the Americana of its members’ midwestern roots, infused with jazz grooves, and made magic by Bode’s bell-like voice. Sophisticated arrangements and attention to phrasing, both vocal and instrumental, further distinguish the band’s fresh [...]
2013 Summer Series On Sale Now!
May 7, 2013 – 10:00 am
Jazz St. Louis is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2013 Jazz at the Bistro Summer Series are on sale now via the Jazz St. Louis box office at 314.289.4030 and all MetroTix outlets. All shows at Jazz at the Bistro with sets at 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm nightly DATE ARTIST PRICE [...]