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In Memory of
John H. Ferring IV
John was widely respected for his tireless commitment to the arts and to the civic life of St. Louis. His generosity, vision, and leadership strengthened countless organizations across our region, and Jazz St. Louis is profoundly grateful to have been among them.
He was a driving force behind the 2014 opening of the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, the home of Jazz St. Louis. John chaired our capital campaign for this beautiful space in Grand Center, which houses The Ferring Jazz Bistro. His leadership and belief in our mission helped create a permanent home where artists, students, and audiences come together to celebrate this uniquely American art form.
Because of John’s dedication and generosity, Jazz St. Louis is a stronger, more vibrant organization today. His legacy lives on in the music performed within our walls and in the community that gathers there.
– Robert Steward,
Chairman, Board of Directors
This Week
Dr. Erika Johnson
March 4 & 5, 2026
Vocalist and educator Dr. Erika Johnson takes the stage with Herstory, a powerful celebration of the women who shaped jazz and the next generation ready to carry it forward. Through stirring interpretations and personal storytelling, Dr. Johnson honors the trailblazing female artists who inspired her journey while shining a light on the limitless possibilities for young musicians today.
Committed to uplifting emerging voices, she welcomes Cahokia High School vocalists Jerrica Perkins and Yareli Gonzales to join her onstage, embodying the very legacy the music represents. Dr. Johnson’s two nights on stage showcase commanding vocals and soulful jazz. Herstory is mentorship in motion.
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This Week
Dawn Weber Weekend:
Swunk & Soul Jazz, ft. Aska Maret
March 6 & 7, 2026
Friday | Trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Dawn Weber returns with her high-energy project Swunk, featuring special guest Aska Maret on electric violin. Together with some of St. Louis’s finest rhythm section players, these two powerhouse artists bring swing, blues, hip-hop, soul, and funk into one magnetic fusion. What is Swunk? It’s swing, funk, and soul—St. Louis style. You’ll leave uplifted, inspired, and grooving all the way home.
Saturday | Dawn Weber & Good Company take the stage for a powerful soul jazz experience featuring Aska Maret on electric violin and a dynamic cast of collaborators. From Jimmy Smith to Scofield, The RH Factor to original works by Weber and Nate Jatcko, this set journeys through groove-heavy, soul-infused jazz.
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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.
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JazzU Holiday Concert
Friday, Dec. 5th, 2025 - As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, student musicians from Jazz St. Louis’s JazzU program will perform seasonal music in SLAM’s Farrell Auditorium. Free tickets will be available for this concert in person at the Museum starting at 10 am on the day of the performance.
Thank you, RAC!
We are grateful to be included in this year’s list of grants from the Regional Arts Commission. This support helps Jazz St. Louis to continue advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. Thank you RAC for helping make this possible!
Make an Impact
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.
Our 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!
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