"I cannot stress enough what a great program this is. I have been a part of it for two years and the experiences I've had, the friends and teachers I've met, and the world-class performances I've seen will be something I will always remember." Samson Mengsteab, pianist formerly with the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars

Don't miss Erin Bode on KMOV's "Great Day St. Louis" tomorrow morning, November 12, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. Bode will discuss her new Christmas album prior to her CD release party at the Bistro that evening.

Don't forget, Erin Bode's CD Release Party is THIS WEEK, November 12-13, 2008 at the Bistro.

FOR THIS SHOW ONLY, SET TIMES ARE AT 7:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M.

Win a chance to headline St. Louis’ famed Jazz at the Bistro with jazz legends Greg Osby and Willie Akins!

• Who:

  Open to all saxophonists in high school or college in the St. Louis area (Missouri/Illinois).

• What:

  Competition to find St. Louis’ next rising star of jazz

• When:

  Applications and materials due Friday, January 2, 2009
  January 23, 2009 – Finalists from Round 1 posted on website
  February, 2009 (Date TBD) - Round 2

It was a packed house of 400 people at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles last night as Kim Massie performed for our first in a series of four Whitaker Community Concerts, presented by Jazz St. Louis and sponsored by American Family Insurance.

While perusing the internet yesterday, I looked to see if there were any video clips of Javon Jackson & Les McCann performing together. Naturally, I ran across a couple clips of Les doing "Compared to What" with Eddie Harris. I checked out one particular clip and noticed in the sidebar that there was video of Taylor Hicks doing the same song.

While the vibe at The Gramophone this Tuesday won't be near as hostile as the title of this blog post suggests, the music will be a no-holds-barred thrill ride that will have you coming back for more!

Come join the Young Friends of Jazz St. Louis on Tuesday, September 30 for a FREE evening of music and fun at one of St. Louis' hottest new venues, The Gramophone. This FREE event features Chicago saxophonist, Frank Catalano in a "rock-em sock-em", "knock-your-socks-off" concert that will surely give you a lesson in the art of booty-shaking.

Frustrated with all that jazz jargon? Have you ever wondered how jazz musicians know what to do on the band stand? Or the differences between bebop, hard bop and cool? If you've found yourself wondering these questions and more, then Jazz 101 is for you!

Join Jazz St. Louis' Director of Education, Phil Dunlap and the Legacy Jazz Quintet on Thursday, September 18, 8:30 pm at Jazz at the Bistro, for an evening of music and discussion aimed at helping people understand that age old question, "what is jazz?"

The Young Friends of Jazz St. Louis would like to invite you to Jazz at the Bistro where you can sip and socialize to the sounds of Tony DeSare this Friday, September 12 from 7:30 - 11:30 pm. The listening party takes place on the patio in front of Jazz at the Bistro and is FREE to attend. The music is piped outside, allowing you to enjoy the music and talk with friends while you groove to the sounds of the best jazz in St. Louis!

As the Dog Days of Summer wind down, don't forget that Jazz St. Louis' education programs are just getting started! One of our flag ship programs, the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, showcases the best young jazz musicians St. Louis has to offer and will be making its 2008-2009 debut performance at this weekend's Saint Louis Art Fair.

Come see the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars this Saturday, September 6th on the main stage of the Saint Louis Art Fair from 12 - 1:30 pm. Come show your support for jazz education in St. Louis!