/tags/jazz Jazz en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍűÌìÌĂ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:17:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-20/jazz-pianist-music-producer-k-kudda-muzic With inspiration from music his parents played around him as a child and hip-hop producer JDilla, University City native Makini Morrison creates his own unique sound under his stage name K Kudda Muzic. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:17:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-20/jazz-pianist-music-producer-k-kudda-muzic Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-26/ish-ensemble-st-louis-musicians-play-from-the-heart While Ish Ensemble can be tough to define, the spirit of jazz comes through from the wide array of collaborators to improvising a band name on the spot. Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-26/ish-ensemble-st-louis-musicians-play-from-the-heart Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-16/the-focal-point-celebrates-50-years-as-a-gathering-space-for-traditional-music-and-dance Since 1975, the Focal Point has played a critical role in promoting and shaping St. Louis’ folk, roots, jazz, blues and world music scene. Fri, 16 May 2025 17:41:12 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-16/the-focal-point-celebrates-50-years-as-a-gathering-space-for-traditional-music-and-dance Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-28/vamp-up-your-playlist-with-new-songs-from-st-louis-artists Check out these new tracks from St. Louis-area musicians in February’s new music roundup. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:42:34 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-28/vamp-up-your-playlist-with-new-songs-from-st-louis-artists Jada Jones /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-10/a-fresh-take-on-the-nutcracker-centers-the-holiday-classic-in-1960s-st-louis-gaslight-square A jazzy, dance-filled take on “The Nutcracker” follows Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Josephine Baker. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:33:59 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-10/a-fresh-take-on-the-nutcracker-centers-the-holiday-classic-in-1960s-st-louis-gaslight-square Danny Wicentowski /arts/2024-09-12/east-st-louis-jazz-takes-center-stage-sunday-at-music-at-the-intersection-festival A quintet of jazz players assembled for Music at the Intersection will pay tribute to the indelible contribution of jazz musicians and educators from the east side of the river. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-09-12/east-st-louis-jazz-takes-center-stage-sunday-at-music-at-the-intersection-festival Jeremy D. Goodwin /arts/2024-09-11/music-intersection-esperanza-spalding-headliner-grand-center Headliners at Music at the Intersection include genre-busting jazz phenom Esperanza Spalding. The festival will take over Grand Center this weekend. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-09-11/music-intersection-esperanza-spalding-headliner-grand-center Jeremy D. Goodwin /arts/2024-05-13/saxophonist-david-sanborn-6-time-grammy-winner-has-died-at-age-78 The adult contemporary star, who became a reluctant giant of smooth jazz in the 1980s, died on Sunday after a six-year battle with prostate cancer. He said the St. Louis scene he grew up in shaped his style. Mon, 13 May 2024 21:10:36 GMT /arts/2024-05-13/saxophonist-david-sanborn-6-time-grammy-winner-has-died-at-age-78 Nate Chinen /arts/2024-02-22/david-sanborn-jazz-great-from-kirkwood-says-the-st-louis-scene-shaped-his-style Jazz great David Sanborn, a Kirkwood native, got his start playing teen hangouts and clubs around St. Louis. Jazz St. Louis will honor him with its first lifetime achievement award on Thursday. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-02-22/david-sanborn-jazz-great-from-kirkwood-says-the-st-louis-scene-shaped-his-style Jeremy D. Goodwin /arts/2024-01-26/keyon-harrolds-genre-bending-new-album-reflects-his-quest-for-inner-peace Keyon Harrold mixes jazz, hip-hop and R&B on this third solo album. The Ferguson-born trumpeter’s new songs reflect his quest for inner peace. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-01-26/keyon-harrolds-genre-bending-new-album-reflects-his-quest-for-inner-peace Jeremy D. Goodwin