It's not too late to give to Jazz St. Louis in 2008! Some people have asked if we are a 501 (c) (3): yes we are, and your gift is 100% tax-deductible (less any goods or services). If you would like to make your donation by check, as long as it is postmarked by 12/31/08, it counts for 2008 (our address: 3547 Olive St., Ste. 212, St. Louis, MO 63103). Or, you can donate online using PayPal or your American Express card at the following link: http://jazzstl.org/support/donate/donate-online. If you prefer, you can contact me at 314-289-4037 or melissa@jazzstl.org and I will help you directly.

Single tickets for the remaining shows in the 2008-2009 Jazz at the Bistro season are now on sale at all Metrotix locations, online at www.metrotix.com, via phone at (314)534-111 or through the Jazz St. Louis box office at (314)289-4030.

The second half of the Bistro schedule will feature debuts from the Bennett Wood Quartet, Utter Chaos and the Funky Butt Brass Band, as well as Bistro returns for Lamar Harris, Phil Dunlap's Legacy Jazz Quintet, the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, Erin Bode and Kim Massie.

"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?"