Jazz St. Louis 2015-16 Season by Jazz St. Louis

jazz st.louis 2015-16season

1995-2015

Welcome to the 2015-16 Jazz St. Louis Season!

table of contents The Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz

Jazz at the Bistro Subscription Series

Subscription Benefits

Subscription Packages

Subscription Order Form

Special Events

Barbara Rose Series

Artist Residencies

Jazz at the Touhill

Local Spotlight Series

2015-16 Season Concert Listing

FAQs and Ticketing Information 48 Education Programs

Cover photos of musicians by Steve Gallagher. Instrument photos by Alise O’Brien.

Like a lot of 20 year olds, we look out at the world and see endless possibilities. We’ve had a year in our new place…a much different place from the one we called home for so long. Our formative years were full of rapid growth (and the growing pains that go with it) and a dedicated community of support. Without such support—believing in our future—we never would have made it to 20. Now, entering a new phase in our life, we realize there is a whole new set of opportunities awaiting us. With your respect and support, we are ready to seize the bright future that lies ahead. Jazz St. Louis has experienced a dramatic evolution since Barbara Rose first established a world-class jazz club in Grand Center in 1995. Jazz at the Bistro and Jazz St. Louis have grown into an internationally recognized jazz presenter responsible for nearly 300 performances a year, with plans for over 100 more this season! We have also gone on to become a top jazz education institution, reaching more than 150,000 students since the year 2000 through in-school performances and master classes, youth concerts, student ensembles, and more. The support of Jazz at the Bistro subscribers has had a vital impact on our ability to reach those students and raise up the next generation of jazz musicians and enthusiasts. Now in our 20th year of presenting the best in live jazz, we have a great lineup of musicians scheduled to perform in our one-year-old home, The Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz. Over the past year, we have seen a massive increase in ticket sales—more than 50%

Gene Dobbs Bradford

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Look for these numbers at the bottom of Subscription Series pages to see which artists are in which subscription packages. Series 1 includes all 18 shows, Series 2 has 10 great performances, and Series 3 has eight shows. Can’t find the subscription package you want? You can Choose Your Own with a minimum of four shows from the subscription series.

in both single and subscription tickets. I’d like to invite you to be a part of this exciting growth, both for our community and for the music, by becoming a Jazz at the Bistro subscriber. As such, you will be among the first to access tickets and seating for all of the shows taking place at the Ferring Jazz Bistro. Subscribers also receive exclusive benefits like complimentary valet parking, discounted tickets, advance notice of new shows, early ticket purchasing power, and subscriber-only events like our annual Season Preview party. The greatest benefit, of course, is seeing the world’s finest musicians perform in the intimacy of the Bistro. Please join us in thanking Wells Fargo Advisors, returning for a fifth year as the Presenting Sponsor of the Jazz at the Bistro Season. Jazz St. Louis is fortunate to have this outstanding corporate support, as well as individuals, foundations, and organizations throughout the region committed to our mission of leading our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education, and community engagement. Thank you for your continued support and patronage. The future of jazz starts here!

Gene Dobbs Bradford President & CEO

If you are new to jazz but don’t know where to begin, look for this icon on the concert listings. If it’s there, we’re sure you will enjoy the show, even if you don’t know the first thing about jazz.

If you like this, then try At the bottom of each artist’s page, you will find suggestions to help you build a Choose Your Own Series, find another show you will enjoy, or discover your new favorite artist.

Styles Look for these sub-genre classifications to help you get an idea of what an artist’s music is like. A couple of quick definitions if you’re not familiar: straight-ahead: The classic jazz sounds of the 40s, 50s, and 60s when bebop, hard bop, and cool jazz dominated the scene. Think Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie or early Miles Davis and John Coltrane. soul jazz: Groove-oriented sounds from the 60s and 70s, usually involving an organ and borrowing from hard bop, funk, gospel, and soul. Think Jimmy Smith, Eddie Harris, and George Benson. fusion: In the 70s, jazz had a love affair with rock, bringing an electrified, highenergy sound to the music. Think Miles Davis’s “Bitches Brew,” Weather Report, and Return to Forever. modern jazz: The jazz of today, spearheaded by a younger generation but rooted in the tradition of the straight-ahead. A sub-genre that is sure to appease jazz purists and adventurous music seekers alike. contemporary jazz: The smoother side of fusion, with influences coming from pop, gospel, and R&B. All the rest should be pretty self-explanatory!

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at the Bistro Subscription Series! At 20 years old, Jazz St. Louis continues to book the very best national and

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international jazz artists. A subscription to this series— whether going all-in with 18 shows, choosing just four, or

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something in between—is the best way to experience these

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great musicians in the intimacy of the Ferring Jazz Bistro. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your journey through this amazing season full of inventive artist pairings, rising talents, St. Louis favorites, and established icons. We’ll see you at the Bistro!

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featuring Christian McBride Cyrus Chestnut Greg Hutchinson Russell Malone Terell Stafford & Tim Warfield September 23-26, 2015 Jazz St. Louis is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and what better way to kick-off our 2015-16 Subscription Series than with a super group of Jazz at the Bistro favorites from the past 20 years? Nowhere else in the world will you see this power-packed sextet sharing a stage!

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If you like this, then try: Sean Jones | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack SFJazz Collective | Jazz at Lincoln Center Group

Yellowjackets

October 7-10, 2015

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Recently celebrating their 30th anniversary as a recording and touring group, the Grammy Award-winning Yellowjackets are one of the most acclaimed and influential jazz groups in history. Led by keyboardist Russell Ferrante and featuring saxophonist Bob Mintzer and drummer Will Kennedy, the Yellowjackets blend funk, fusion, and straight-ahead jazz in a way that provides for an extremely exciting and energizing experience. Sponsored by

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modern jazz / fusion subscription series

If you like this, then try: Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM | David Sanborn | Good 4 the Soul

“… a huge smear of sound and joy: exuberance, subtlety (yeah, even in fusion), beauty, fire” popmatters.com

Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks & Eric Harland: PRISM October 21-24, 2015 From his beginnings with Miles Davis to his celebrated ensembles of today, Grammy Award-winning bassist Dave Holland has one of the most enduring legacies in jazz. The Boston Globe praises Holland as “a master bassist and bandleader, one of the most sophisticated composers and arrangers in the jazz world.” Following recent tours with his own quintet, big band, and a duo with pianist Kenny Barron, Holland goes electric with his latest groundbreaking project: PRISM, featuring guitarist and former Tonight Show bandleader Kevin Eubanks and drummer Eric

Harland. The group’s debut record prompted Jazzwise Magazine to call it Holland’s “…most visceral recording for many years, recalling the uncompromising onslaught of his work with Miles [Davis] in 1970, and his own Extensions band in the late 1980s.” This plugged-in trio is an explosive outlet for Holland at his unbridled best.

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photo by Mark Higashino

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If you like this, then try: Yellowjackets SFJazz Collective | Pat Martino Trio | Good 4 the Soul

Poncho Sanchez and His Latin

Jazz Band

November 4-7, 2015 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. At any given show, fragments of Latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa, and other infectious grooves collide and churn in a fiery swirl, with results that are no less than dazzling. Sanchez grew up in a suburb of LA, where he was raised on an unusual cross section of sounds that included straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, and American soul. Whatever the genre, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Sanchez’s youth have traversed the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. His over 20-year relationship with Concord Records has yielded two dozen recordings, a Grammy Award, and several Grammy nominations.

“As Elvis is to rock and James Brown is to soul, Poncho Sanchez is to salsa...” Los Angeles Times

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If you like this, then try: Cyrille Aimée | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Funky Butt Winter Warmup

Omaha Diner

Hunter, Bobby Previte, Skerik, & Eric Bloom featuring Charlie

Welcomed by New Music Circle

November 18-21, 2015

“But boy, do they turn that pop music inside out.” Seattle Public Radio modern jazz subscription series

Omaha Diner is four storied musicians attempting to re-define a format that forever perverted the way we experience music: the Billboard Pop Chart. You may love Top 40 (doubtful), you may hate it (probable), you may not care about it at all (liar), but you cannot escape it. Omaha Diner is Top 40 like you’ve never heard it before!

If you like this, then try: Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O The Bad Plus | Funky Butt Winter Warmup

“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

Sean Jones Live CD Recording

Sean Jones has quickly established himself as one of the most outstanding and innovative trumpeters and composers on today’s scene. Apprenticing with such legendary figures as Jimmy Heath and Nancy Wilson, he also served as lead trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from 2004-2010. In 2011 he toured internationally with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter (‘Tribute to Miles’ tour), and has since become one of the top trumpet bandleaders of his young generation. Jones is

December 2-5, 2015 also the Chair of Brass at Berklee College of Music and the Artistic Director of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestras. During this week at the Ferring Jazz Bistro, Sean Jones will be recording for a future live album. Co-sponsored by

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photo by Jimmy Katz

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If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Warren Wolf & Wolfpack | Melissa Aldana Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson, & Marquis Hill

“If we were to form a jazz combo, our model would most definitely be Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O!” The Three Wisemen

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-o December 16-19, 2015

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It was a snowy day in May when Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer and Paul Sikivie gathered at Maggie’s Farm recording studio to spread Christmas cheer. The result of that gathering is Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, a collection of everyone’s favorite holiday tunes that’s destined to be added to holiday music collections all over the globe.

Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays? His Christmas Tree-O…does more or less what you’d expect, batting around holiday standards with a mischievous but sentimental air…In any case, the band, with Paul Sikivie on bass and Jeff Lederer on reeds, represents something more than a side project or a symptom of seasonal opportunism. It has its own gait and style.” (The New York Times)

“Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer photo by Fran Kaufman

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If you like this, then try: The Bad Plus | SFJazz Collective Melissa Aldana | Dave King Trucking Company

The Bad Plus Welcomed by New Music Circle

“Better than anyone at mixing the sensibilities of post-60s jazz and indie rock...” The New York Times

January 6-9, 2016 The Bad Plus has spent over 15 years redefining what a piano-bass-drums trio can and should be. They’ve reached audiences of all demographic stripes with genre-defying music that is at once complex, heartfelt, humorous, and instantly engaging. Featuring bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson and drummer David King, The Bad Plus is a leaderless trio with a committed belief in what they’ve dubbed ‘avant-garde populism’ — the idea that serious music can be as engaging and accessible as it is forward-thinking and provocative. “This band contains some of the most punk energy I’ve ever seen or felt as a musician — it just doesn’t need to do it so obviously,” King says. “That’s our statement. It’s a complex emotion.”

photo by Jay Fram

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If you like this, then try: Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O Melissa Aldana | Dave King Trucking Company | The 442’s

“…an artist of immense ability and taste.” Downbeat Magazine

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack Throughout its history, jazz has been revitalized with a continual evolution of style, fresh transformations in expression, bold leaps into the free improvisational sphere, and most importantly the arrival of young artists who, while steeped in the past, have an eye to the future of the idiom. Among the most important young jazz stars in that vein is vibraphonist Warren Wolf. Wolf, a multi-instrumentalist who has also honed his chops on drums and piano

January 20-23, 2016

since age three, is following in the footsteps of vibes masters Bobby Hutcherson and Stefon Harris by becoming a member of the SFJazz Collective (both of whom precede him in the vibes chair). Wolf dazzled audiences at the Bistro last season over two nights (performing with Tia Fuller and Sean Jones), showing off his beautiful melodic touch right alongside his virtuosic chops.

photo by Jimmy Katz

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If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Sean Jones | Melissa Aldana | Adam Larson Quartet

“Aimée has a sweet, girlish voice that she controls with a sniper’s precision... a bravura turn, presented with a smile.” The New York Times

Cyrille Aimée February 3-6, 2016 Vocalist Cyrille Aimée was primarily raised in France by a French/Dominican parentage. As a curious child, she would sneak out of her bedroom window to wander into the nearby gypsy encampments filled with those attending the annual Django Reinhardt Festival. She quickly fell in love with gypsy music and way of life; years later she would sing on street corners while traveling across Europe. While in the midst of one such odyssey, she found herself at the Montreux

Jazz Festival, where she won first prize in the vocal competition—which financed her first album. Even more recently, Aimée caught the attention of Stephen Sondheim, who cast her in an Encore Special Presentation starring Bernadette Peters at New York’s City Center. The Wall Street Journal described Aimée as “astonishingly creative…with a brilliant sound, fresh ideas, impeccable rhythm and an overall approach that honors tradition without being shackled to the past.” Sponsored by

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If you like this, then try: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Freddy Cole Quintet | Erin Bode

“Marcus Roberts demonstrates his technical virtuosity and passionate intelligence in impressive fashion. And yes, with soul. “ Time Magazine

Marcus Roberts Trio February 17-20, 2016

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The Marcus Roberts Trio, featuring long-time members Jason Marsalis on drums and Rodney Jordon on bass, is known for its virtuosic style and entirely new approach to jazz trio performance. While most have the piano front and center, all members of the Marcus Roberts Trio share equally in shaping the direction of the music by changing its tempo, mood, texture, or form at any time. And they do this with lightning quick musical reflexes and creative imaginations. The trio is known for having almost telepathic communication on the stage. The Marcus Roberts Trio believes in ‘letting the music take over,’ and the result is a powerfully rhythmic and melodic sound that is filled with dynamic contrast. One of the most enjoyable aspects of watching this trio perform is that it is so evident that these three musicians are really having fun playing together!

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Warren Wolf & Wolfpack | Monty Alexander | Kenny Barron Trio

James Carter Organ Trio March 2-5, 2016

“His performance was nothing short of a virtuoso clinic, a toe-tapping, heart-stopping, smile-making romp.” Detroit News James Carter is a powerhouse musician and one of the most admired saxophonists of his generation, garnering plaudits for his role in helping to propel jazz full tilt into the future over the past 25 years. He is fueled by deep respect and intimate knowledge of the jazz tradition, but given his intrigue for contrasts and hybrids, his music also defies comfortable categorization. Born and raised in Detroit, Carter grew up surrounded by music, soaking up everything from funk and fusion to rock, soul, and various strains of acoustic jazz. Carter’s Organ Trio album At the Crossroads documents the group’s combustible chemistry.

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If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 | David Sanborn | Houston Person Quartet

Dee Dee Bridgewater Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans 7 March 16-19, 2016 Over the past four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics.

Orchestra), Bridgewater will explore a modern vision for traditional songs such as “Big Chief,” “Saint James Infirmary,” and “What a Wonderful World” as well as exciting new compositions “Congo Square” and “C’est Ici Que Je T’aime.”

In this new collaboration with trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans 7 (a pareddown version of Mayfield’s New Orleans Jazz

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Irvin Mayfield photo by Emily Fredrickson

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If you like this, then try: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Cyrille Aimée | Jeremy Davenport | Funky Butt Winter Warmup

from left to right: Avishai Cohen, Matt Penman, Obed Calvaire, Miguel Zenón, David Sánchez, Robin Eubanks, Warren Wolf, Edward Simon

“The octet boasts as much or more collective talent, firepower and critical acclaim than any other jazz ensemble going…” Downbeat Magazine

SFJazz Collective

Originals & The Music of Michael Jackson March 30 – April 2, 2016 The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star awardwinning jazz ensemble comprising eight of the finest performers/composers at work in jazz today. Launched in 2004 by SFJAZZ, the Collective has become one of the most exciting and acclaimed groups on the jazz scene. In addition to its outstanding line-up, the SFJAZZ Collective has been praised for its innovative approach to repertoire. Each year, the ensemble highlights the music of a different modern music master, writing and performing new arrangements of their compositions

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or hits. Through this pioneering approach, simultaneously honoring jazz’s recent history while championing the music’s up-to-theminute directions, the Collective embodies SFJAZZ’s commitment to jazz as a living, ever-relevant art form. Exclusively Sponsored by

If you like this, then try: Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson, & Marquis Hill

“Among the great saxophonists of the past four decades” Rolling Stone

David Sanborn April 13-16, 2016 Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, St. Louis native David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, pop, and jazz. A powerhouse performer, Sanborn has helped define the saxophone’s modern sound while influencing a generation. He is that rare breed of popular recording star (six Grammy Awards, eight Gold albums, and one Platinum album) who is as eager today as he was in his youth to continue pushing boundaries and making music that challenges the mind and excites the soul.

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If you like this, then try: Yellowjackets | Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM | James Carter Organ Trio | Good 4 the Soul

“She is planting her flag in a sax player’s jazz world that clearly and deservedly belongs now to her.” JazzTimes

Melissa Aldana April 27-30, 2016 At 24, Chilean-born tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana seemed to come out of nowhere to win the prestigious, hotly contested 2013 Thelonious Monk Competition. She may have been a dark horse, but her captivating sound and bold creative vision have been nurtured by some of jazz’s most insightful talent scouts. Born in Santiago, she was a teenage standout on the Chilean jazz scene when an encounter with Danilo Perez left the pianist so impressed he recruited her for Berklee College of Music. Focusing on improvisation and composition,

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she studied with heavyweight saxophonists like Joe Lovano and Greg Osby. But her mentors don’t get all the credit for her rapid rise. Her grandfather was a thriving swing saxophonist in 1950s France, and her father competed in the 1991 Monk Competition that launched Joshua Redman’s career. Don’t miss the Jazz at the Bistro debut of the next great saxophonist, Melissa Aldana!

If you like this, then try: Sean Jones | Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack | Adam Larson Quartet

Pat Martino Trio “Martino’s cool tone spins off vicious lines of head-spinning dexterity…” Jazziz

May 11-14, 2016 One of the most virtuosic, admired, and emulated guitarists in history, Pat Martino has been at the forefront of jazz guitar for almost half a century. He has recently come full-circle, so to speak, immersing himself in the organ-based jazz that first garnered him attention five decades ago. His current group once again employs the vintage sounds of the Hammond B3 organ, as Martino continues to dazzle audiences worldwide with his incredible musicality.

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If you like this, then try: Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM | James Carter Organ Trio | The Service

“Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing…he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive.” The New York Times

Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen Co-Sponsored by

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Recognized as one of the great practitioners of American song, vocalist and pianist Freddy Cole is widely regarded as one of the most influential singers in jazz. Growing up in a musical household that included his older brother Nat “King” Cole, visits from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Lionel

and

May 25-28, 2016

Marian Nunn & Tom Wendel

Hampton were common. Cole has taken all those familiar sounds and come up with his own distinct voice that is smooth and swingin’. His shows are perfect for everyone, from those looking for a romantic night out to jazz purists looking to recall the heydays, and everyone in between.

photo by Clay Walker

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If you like this, then try: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield Houston Person Quartet | Jeremy Davenport | Karrin Allyson

become a subscriber Jazz at the Bistro Subscriptions increased by 55% last year, causing some sets to effectively sell out before single tickets went on sale. Ensure that you get to see all of your favorite artists from the best seat you can get by becoming a subscriber today. For as little as $101, you can receive the best possible seats before they go on sale to the general public, along with all the other great subscriber benefits outlined below. Whether choosing a full series subscription, a custom Choose Your Own package, or something in-between, subscribers enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits to enhance their evenings of hearing the best in live jazz.

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The best choice of seats with consistency in table location before single tickets go on sale to the general public. Higher subscription packages are seated first (i.e. Series 1, 2, 3, then CYO).

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series 2 Ten (10) great performances Save 5% off the single ticket price • Jazz St. Louis @ 20 • Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks & Eric Harland: PRISM • Omaha Diner featuring Charlie Hunter, Bobby Previte, Skerik, & Eric Bloom • Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O • The Bad Plus • Cyrille Aimée • James Carter Organ Trio • SFJazz Collective • Melissa Aldana • Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen

• Yellowjackets • Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band • Sean Jones • Warren Wolf & Wolfpack • Marcus Roberts Trio • Dee Dee Bridgewater | Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans 7 • David Sanborn • Pat Martino Trio

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Jazz St. Louis @ 20 $43 Yellowjackets $33 Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, $33 and Eric Harland: PRISM Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band $38 Omaha Diner $33 Sean Jones $29 Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O $29 The Bad Plus $33 Warren Wolf & Wolfpack $24 Cyrille Aimée $29 Marcus Roberts Trio $33 James Carter Organ Trio $33 Dee Dee Bridgewater | Irvin Mayfield $38 with the New Orleans 7 SFJazz Collective $38 David Sanborn $48 Melissa Aldana $24 Pat Martino Trio $33 Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen $33

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artist day price Erin Bode Sings Standards Wed | Thu $20 Dave King Trucking Company Fri | Sat $25 Monty Alexander Trio Wed | Thu $30 Jahmal Nichols Sat $20 Two Times True with Larry Johnson Wed | Thu $15 Willie Akins/Montez Coleman Group Fri $20 The 442’s Wed | Thu $15 Phil Dunlap Quintet Fri | Sat $20 Adam Larson Quartet Wed | Thu $15 Byron Stripling & the Jazz Fri | Sat $40 St. Louis Big Band Lamar Harris with Anita Jackson Wed | Thu $15 Houston Person Quartet Fri | Sat $35 SIUE Concert & Alumni Jazz Bands Tues $15 Karrin Allyson Wed | Thu $35 Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing Fri | Sat $20 Jeremy Davenport Fri | Sat $40 The Service Wed | Thu $15 A Very Manley Christmas featuring Fri | Sat $25 Jim Manley’s Mad Brass & Rhythm Jazz St. Louis Big Band Mon $25 plays Ellington’s Nutcracker Tues | Wed Good 4 the Soul Sat | Sun $25 JSL All-Stars Alumni Quintet Sat $15 Jazz at Lincoln Center Group Fri | Sat $35 Funky Butt Winter Warmup Fri | Sat $20 Valentine’s Day with Erin Bode Fri | Sat | Sun $30 Kenny Barron Trio Wed | Thu $35 Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson Fri | Sat $35 & Marquis HIll SIUE Concert & Alumni Jazz Bands Tues $15

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recommended choose your own packages Not sure where to begin with building your subscription? Check out these sample packages below, handpicked and curated to fit your taste. Still can’t decide? Give us a call at 314-571-6000 and we’ll help you build the perfect series for YOU.

The CEO Jazz St. Louis’s President & CEO Gene Dobbs Bradford picks his ideal CYO subscription: • Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM • Warren Wolf & Wolfpack • Marcus Roberts Trio • Melissa Aldana The Artistic Director Bob Bennett, the one responsible for booking the Jazz at the Bistro Season, picks his perfect CYO subscription (when forced to select just five): • Jazz St. Louis @ 20 • Sean Jones • The Bad Plus • Melissa Aldana • Freddy Cole The “Little Bit of Everything” For those looking to get a taste of the wide variety that jazz has to offer: • Jazz St. Louis @ 20 • Yellowjackets • Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band • The Bad Plus • Cyrille Aimée • James Carter Organ Trio *Optional Add-On: Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band

The Classic For those looking for straight-forward, old-school jazz: • Jazz St. Louis @ 20 • Warren Wolf & Wolfpack • Marcus Roberts Trio • Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen *Optional add-on: Kenny Barron Trio The Adventure For those seeking the freshest artists who are shaping the future of the music or blurring the line of what makes jazz, jazz: • Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O • The Bad Plus • SFJazz Collective • Melissa Aldana *Optional add-on: Dave King Trucking Company The New to Jazz For those who may be less familiar with jazz music, but want to dip their toes in the water: • Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band • Sean Jones • Cyrille Aimée • James Carter Organ Trio • SFJazz Collective *Optional Add-On: Jeremy Davenport

special events

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The concerts on the next few pages are just what we say they are â&#x20AC;&#x201C; special. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an annual tradition, a new artist passing through town, or shows for the holidays, these unique and diverse concerts prove Jazz St. Louis offers something special for everyone.

Dave King Trucking Company September 4-5, 2015 Drummer Dave King of The Bad Plus has become enamored with the concept of bridging the gap between American roots music, avant-garde, and the midwestern “outsider.” In the arts particularly, the romanticized notion of the great innovator who created outstanding work without fanfare because of regional displacement has become gospel to wide audiences. There you have the defining elements of the Dave King Trucking Company. As a matter of fact, the ensemble could be seen as the poster child for bands revolting against the “academic” lean of mainstream jazz. Featuring a post-concert viewing party of Dave King’s comedy web series, “Rational Funk.”

avant-garde special event

“...dirty, aggressive, disciplined joy...” The New York Times

Welcomed by New Music Circle photo by Jay Fram

If you like this, then try: Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O | The Bad Plus | The 442’s

Adam Larson Quartet October 14-15, 2015 Originally from Bloomington-Normal, IL, 25 year old saxophonist Adam Larson has distinguished himself as one of the most promising artists of his generation. A member of the inaugural Manhattan School of Music Jazz Institute, Larson received his Master’s with honors as the recipient of the Borden Award for Outstanding Performance. Even at his young age, Larson has already dedicated himself to teaching the next generation and will be working with Jazz St. Louis’s JazzU students during his brief visit.

“...a player for whom the word ‘prodigious’ was coined.” Chicago Tribune straight-ahead / modern jazz special event

If you like this, then try: Sean Jones | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack | Melissa Aldana

Houston Person Quartet October 30-31, 2015 One of St. Louis’s favorites and a giant of soul and groove based jazz, Houston Person’s velvet-toned saxophone has enamored jazz lovers since the 1960s. Throughout his prolific career, Person has remained a symbol of constant swing and good times. As Person puts it, he wants to give people “good solid melodies with some improvisation and plenty of blues feel.” Swing…and soul…PERSON-ified!

straight-ahead / soul jazz special event

“{Person’s} one of the best…he’s got bull chops!” Dizzy Gillespie

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 | Freddy Cole Quintet | Willie Akins

Jeremy Davenport November 27-28, 2015 Jeremy Davenport infuses a unique style of storytelling with original lyrics and music, creating not only a modern edge, but also a feeling reminiscent of the time when jazz was at its peak of popularity.

“Cool and charming…like if Sinatra had been raised in New Orleans.” goNOLA.com

Davenport, a St. Louis native, studied and played with members and guests of the Symphony, which included an early introduction to Wynton Marsalis. A member of Harry Connick, Jr.’s big band for six years, Davenport now tours the world, plays regularly in New Orleans, and returns home annually for this Thanksgiving tradition at Jazz at the Bistro. Exclusively Sponsored by

John and Alison Ferring photo by Theresa Cassagne

straight-ahead / vocal jazz special event

If you like this, then try: Cyrille Aimée | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Funky Butt Winter Warmup

Jazz St. Louis Big Band plays Ellington’s Nutcracker December 21-23, 2015 Celebrate the Holidays with a special showcase of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite performed by the Jazz St. Louis Big Band! These jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, feature tunes like “Sugar Rum Cherry” (taking the place of “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy”) and “Peanut Brittle Brigade” (taking the place of the mundanely named “March”). Filling out each set will be Ellington/Strayhorn classics like “Take the A-Train,” “Cottontail,” “Koko,” “The Mooche,” and more, all played from the original charts.

big band jazz / swing special event

If you like this, then try: Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band | Jazz at Lincoln Center Group | Phil Dunlap Quintet

Valentine’s Day with Erin Bode February 12-14, 2016 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 sound. Bode consistently wins over audiences with her sweet personality and sincere performances, the perfect combination to celebrate this romantic holiday.

folk / vocal jazz special event

If you like this, then try: Cyrille Aimée | Jeremy Davenport | Karrin Allyson

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barbara rose series In honor of our late founder, Barbara Rose, Jazz St. Louis is pleased to offer this new series featuring some of Barbara’s favorite artists (and her beloved piano trio format) from the early days of Jazz at the Bistro and Just Jazz at the Majestic, the Bistro’s predecessor.

Monty Alexander Trio September 9-10, 2015 Pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Bobby McFerrin, and many more.

“an outrageously good time” The Wall Street Journal

straight-ahead jazz / Caribbean barbara rose series

If you like this, then try: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Kenny Barron Trio

Something Wonderful

Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein November 11-12, 2015

“utter musical fearlessness… a complete artist—one of the jazz world’s finest…” The New York Times photo by Reisig and Taylor

straight-ahead vocal jazz barbara rose series

Four-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson recently went back to the recording studio for an intimate look at the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. “I’ve been all around the world musically, from bop and bossa…to blues and singer-songwriters. I find myself powerfully drawn to the world of Rodgers and Hammerstein.” The tunes, with their gorgeous melodies and near perfect lyrics, are music that begs to be sung. If you like this, then try: Cyrille Aimée | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Erin Bode Sings Standards

Kenny Barron Trio April 6-7, 2016 Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts as a 2010 Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies, and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world.” Kenny Barron is recognized the world over as a master of performance and composition.

straight-ahead jazz barbara rose series

“The most lyrical piano player of our time.” Jazz Weekly

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack | Melissa Aldana

artist residency series

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Jazz St. Louis Artist Residencies receive support from

Jazz St. Louisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artist Residency bands are oneof-a-kind groupings brought together for the specific purpose of securing the future of jazz through outreach and in-school performances. Jazz St. Louis engages these artists for an entire week, during which they visit area schools and conduct master classes and clinics for middle and high school students. At the elementary level, residency artists perform in-school for large assemblies of students. Artists cap off their week in St. Louis with performances on the Ferring Jazz Bistro stage.

Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band

A Tribute to Clark Terry October 16-17, 2015 Trumpeter Clark Terry, a St. Louis native and one of the greatest influences on jazz and jazz education in the music’s rich history, passed away on February 21, 2015. In honor of his great legacy, the Jazz St. Louis Big Band will perform the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie (Terry was one of the few musicians to play in both bandleaders’ orchestras), as well as the newly commissioned “CT Suite – Three Portraits in Blues,” joined by one of Terry’s premier protégés, Byron Stripling. The suite, commissioned by Stripling’s Columbus Jazz Orchestra, features three movements reflecting on the jubilant life of Mr. Terry, composed by Dennis Mackrel, John Clayton, and Chad Eby. Jazz St. Louis has commissioned local trombonist Cody Henry to compose a fourth movement for the “CT Suite.” Join us in celebrating the wonderful life and musical contributions of St. Louis’s own Clark Terry. Sponsored by

Sandy photo by Scott Cunningham

big band jazz / swing artist residency

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield Jazz St. Louis Big Band plays Ellington’s Nutcracker

Jazz at Lincoln Center Group featuring Terell Stafford,

Jeff Hamilton, and Bob Stewart January 14-15, 2016

Presented in partnership with

Jazz St. Louis and Jazz at Lincoln Center team up to present an all-star line-up of musicians from Jazz at Lincoln Center. These musicians bring world-class performance and education to the Jazz at the Bistro stage with a powerhouse group you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anywhere else. Featuring Terell Stafford on trumpet, Jeff straight-ahead jazz artist residency

Hamilton on drums, and Bob Stewart on tuba, this is sure to be one of the hardest swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shows of the season!

Sponsored by Ted Wheeler Agency, Inc.

If you like this, then try: Sean Jones | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack | SFJazz Collective

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Even with our expanded Ferring Jazz Bistro, some artists need a bigger room to accommodate their immense talents. Jazz St. Louis is excited to welcome two modern masters to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus this season. Jazz at the Bistro subscribers are among the first to access tickets to these two one-night-only performances!

Tickets available only through the Touhill Box Office. Full ticketing information for Jazz at the Touhill shows available at jazzstl.org.

The Touhill presents

The Stanley Clarke Band

welcomed by Jazz St. Louis November 21, 2015 Four-time Grammy Award-winner and Platinum recording artist Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status. A constant force of nature in American music, Clarke first rose to prominence in the early 1970s with the legendary fusion group Return To Forever. Known for his intense dexterity and consummate musicality, Clarke was the first fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide with hit recordings like “School Days” while simultaneously redefining how the electric bass was played.

fusion jazz at the touhill

If you like this, then try: Yellowjackets | Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM | David Sanborn

The Touhill presents

Gregory Porter

welcomed by Jazz St. Louis February 6, 2016 The New York Times hailed Gregory Porter as “a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift.” A singer/songwriter, Porter composes socially conscious songs and performs them with such a rich depth of talent that each of his first three albums were Grammy-nominated. Porter won his first Grammy Award in 2014 for Best Jazz Vocal Album with Liquid Spirit.

“the next great male jazz singer”

modern vocal jazz jazz at the touhill

NPR

If you like this, then try: James Carter Organ Trio Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Jeremy Davenport

local spotlight series

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St. Louis has a rich history of jazz, starting all the way back with Scott Joplin. It has produced some of the musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time greats like Miles Davis, Clark Terry, and Grant Green, and places like Gaslight Square, Club Plantation, and the Castle Ballroom are revered to this day. St. Louis continues to produce many talented jazz musicians and ensembles, some of whom youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find on the next few pages as part of our Local Spotlight Series, celebrating the fact that the future of jazz starts HERE.

Erin Bode Sings Standards September 2-3, 2015 Vocalist Erin Bode has a beautiful, crystal clear voice that is too exquisite to miss. She consistently wins over audiences with her sweet personality and sincere performances. For this special twonight show, Bode will revisit the music that first endeared her to St. Louis audiences: tunes from the Great American Songbook.

If you like this, then try: Cyrille Aimée | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield | Freddy Cole Quintet

straight-ahead vocal jazz

Jahmal Nichols September 12, 2015 Jahmal Nichols might just be St. Louis’s funkiest, swingin’-est bass player. He has shared the stage with the likes of Gregory Porter, Terell Stafford, Houston Person, and many more. Taking to the Bistro stage for a night of musical exploration from the days of bebop to the contemporary sounds of today, Nichols will be joined by drummer extraordinaire Montez Coleman and the ever-inventive Adam Maness on keys.

If you like this, then try: Sean Jones | Willie Akins/Montez Coleman Group

contemporary jazz / funk

Two Times True with Larry Johnson September 16-17, 2015

If you like this, then try: Freddy Cole Quintet Houston Person Quartet | Phil Dunlap Quintet 42

It’s always thrilling when members of one family join forces musically, and that is the basic concept for Two Times True, featuring Carolbeth True on piano and her son David True on drums. In performance the Trues are joined by Glen Smith on bass and Larry Johnson on saxophone. In the early 90s, True’s Trio served as the house band for Just Jazz at the Majestic, the predecessor to Jazz at the Bistro. straight-ahead jazz

Willie Akins / Montez Coleman Group September 18, 2015

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Melissa Aldana | Adam Larson Quartet Houston Person Quartet

For years, St. Louis audiences have been fortunate enough to have tenor titan Willie Akins in their own backyard. When touring jazz musicians come into town…they want to hear Willie Akins. Montez Coleman has toured the world with some of the biggest names in jazz. A long time member of the Roy Hargrove Quintet, Coleman has also worked with nationally recognized musicians like Rufus Reid, Russell Malone, and Wynton Marsalis. straight-ahead jazz

The 442’s September 30 – October 1, 2015 Two St. Louis Symphony musicians and two of the city’s finest jazz artists from the Erin Bode Group make up The 442’s, an exciting new acoustic instrumental quartet. Brought together by the innovative compositions of Adam Maness, who plays guitar, accordion, melodica, and glockenspiel, The 442’s features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello, and Syd Rodway on bass, and explores the boundaries of jazz, classical, folk, and rock. If you like this, then try: The Bad Plus | Warren Wolf & Wolfpack

improvisational chamber music

Phil Dunlap Quintet CD Release October 2-3, 2015

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Adam Larson Quartet | Houston Person Quartet

Pianist Phil Dunlap, Jazz St. Louis’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, has put together an all-star lineup of St. Louis’s finest musicians. Featuring Montez Coleman on drums, Nathan Pence on bass, Danny Campbell on trumpet, and Ben Reece on tenor saxophone, the Phil Dunlap Quintet will perform a hardswinging mix of Dunlap’s original compositions and jazz standards from the likes of Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, and more. straight-ahead jazz

Lamar Harris: Nina Reloaded with Anita Jackson October 28-29, 2015 An icon of American music, Nina Simone was the consummate musical storyteller who used her remarkable talent to create a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love. Join Lamar Harris for a modern spin on Simone’s music, featuring vocalist Anita Jackson. If you like this, then try: SFJazz Collective | Good 4 the Soul

modern jazz / soul

SIUE Concert & Alumni Jazz Bands November 10, 2015 & April 19, 2016 The St. Louis area is home to many great university jazz programs. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville jazz department, under the leadership of guitarist Rick Haydon, consistently produces swingin’ musicians. For this big band showcase, both the student Concert Jazz Band and an SIUE Alumni Jazz Band will perform your favorite charts from Basie, Ellington, and beyond. If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Jazz St. Louis Big Band Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band

big band / swing

Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing Live CD Recording November 13-14, 2015

If you like this, then try: Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O Cyrille Aimée | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield

Vocalist and guitarist Tommy Halloran, equal parts Randy Newman and Tom Waits, is one of the hardest working musicians in St. Louis. Guerrilla Swing pays homage to the great jazz tradition with a vintage swing sound while simultaneously creating music that is relevant to our modern times. Guerrilla Swing was named the 2014 overall Best Band in St. Louis by the RFT.

traditional jazz with vocals

The Service December 9-10, 2015

If you like this, then try: Omaha Diner James Carter Organ Trio | Pat Martino Trio

St. Louis’s jazz, soul, and funk scene has birthed The Service: a group with a deep affinity for soulful, backbeat-fueled jazz and solidarity in reverence of ‘the groove.’ The musicians share a voice through the original music of Pete Lombardo and reworks of soul jazz standards that highlight his impressive guitar playing along with the equally bold and finessed vintage keyboard work of Nathan Hershey. The veteran rhythm section of drummer Grover Stewart, Jr. and bassist Andy Coco keep dance floors movin’, toes tappin’, and heads boppin’! soul jazz

A Very Manley Christmas with

Jim Manley’s Mad Brass & Rhythm December 11-12, 2015

If you like this, then try: Yellowjackets | David Sanborn | Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band

Jim Manley is an explosive trumpet player whose forays into the musical stratosphere are exciting and unbelievable. In the past few years, Manley has branched out as a bandleader, maintaining a busy playing schedule with nearly 4,500 engagements in the last fifteen years. For these special Bistro shows, Manley has put together a screamin’ seven-piece instrumental group to bring you Holiday cheer! contemporary jazz / holiday

Good 4 the Soul December 26-27, 2015

If you like this, then try: Yellowjackets | Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM | James Carter Organ Trio

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 boundaries. The only guarantee is a night of world-class music that is Good 4 the Soul!

contemporary jazz / funk

Jazz St. Louis All-Stars Reunion Quintet January 2, 2016 Five former members of the Jazz St. Louis AllStars, part of Jazz St. Louis’s flagship education program JazzU, reunite for this one-night-only performance! Saxophonist Carlos Brown, Jr., trumpeter Brady Lewis, drummer Everette Benton, pianist Eliot Courtois, and bassist Nathan Pence are all currently working toward their Bachelor’s Degrees in Jazz Performance at some of the country’s finest universities. If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis @ 20 Sean Jones | Adam Larson Quartet

straight-ahead/modern jazz

Funky Butt Winter Warmup January 29-30, 2016

If you like this, then try: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band | Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O

Leave behind your winter woes and warm up at the Bistro with the Funky Butt Brass Band! Featuring some of the most talented St. Louis musicians who respect and revere the New Orleans brass band tradition, the FBBB takes classic New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a twist in the style of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, and Bonerama. The bands energetic shows and rowdy stage presence has won over audiences and critics alike, recently being named St. Louis’s Best Band by GO! Magazine readers. funk / New Orleans jazz

Dave Dickey Big Band performing one Sunday each month Under the direction of trombonist Dave Dickey, this group features 18 of the top jazz musicians and educators from across Missouri and Illinois. The music of big band greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, and many others, is frequently featured, as is the music of contemporary composers, including original compositions and arrangements from members in the band. big band / swing

If you like this, then try: Jazz St. Louis Big Band plays Ellington’s Nutcracker | Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band

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jazz st. louis 2015-16 Sept 2-3 Sept 4-5 Sept 9-10 Sept 12 Sept 16-17 Sept 18 Sept 23-26 Sept 30 - Oct 1 Oct 2-3 Oct 7-10 Oct 14-15 Oct 16-17 Oct 21-24 Oct 28-29 Oct 30-31 Nov 4-7 Nov 10 Nov 11-12 Nov 13-14 Nov 18-21 Nov 21 Nov 27-28 Dec 2-5 Dec 9-10

Erin Bode Sings Standards tickets start at $20 Dave King Trucking Company tickets start at $25 Monty Alexander Trio tickets start at $30 Jahmal Nichols tickets start at $20 Two Times True with Larry Johnson tickets start at $15 Willie Akins tickets start at $20 Jazz St. Louis @ 20 featuring Christian McBride, Cyrus Chestnut, Gregory Hutchinson, Russell Malone, Terell Stafford, and Tim Warfield 1 2 tickets start at $45 The 442’s tickets start at $15 Phil Dunlap Quintet tickets start at $20 Yellowjackets 1 3 tickets start at $35 Adam Larson Quartet tickets start at $15 Byron Stripling & the Jazz St. Louis Big Band A Tribute to Clark Terry tickets start at $40 Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, and Eric Harland: PRISM 1 2 tickets start at $35 Lamar Harris with Anita Jackson tickets start at $15 Houston Person Quartet tickets start at $35 Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band 1 3 tickets start at $40 SIUE Concert & Alumni Jazz Bands 7:30 p.m. only | tickets start at $15 Something Wonderful Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein tickets start at $35 Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing tickets start at $20 Omaha Diner featuring Charlie Hunter, Bobby Previte, Skerik, & Eric Bloom 1 2 tickets start at $35 The Stanley Clarke Band at the Touhill, 8 p.m. | tickets $25-$59 Jeremy Davenport tickets start at $40 Sean Jones 1 3 tickets start at $30 The Service tickets start at $15

tickets & information: 314.571.6000 www.jazzstl.org

ferring jazz bistro 3536 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103

Dec 11-12 Dec 16-19 Dec 21-23 Dec 26-27 Jan 2 Jan 6-9 Jan 14-15 Jan 20-23 Jan 29-30 Feb 3-6 Feb 6 Feb 12-14 Feb 17-20 Mar 2-5 Mar 16-19 Mar 30 - Apr 2 Apr 6-7 Apr 8-9 Apr 13-16 Apr 19 Apr 27-30 May 11-14 May 25-28

all performances at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

A Very Manley Christmas featuring Jim Manley’s Mad Brass & Rhythm tickets start at $25 Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O 1 2 tickets start at $30 Jazz St. Louis Big Band plays Ellington’s Nutcracker tickets start at $25 Good 4 the Soul tickets start at $25 Jazz St. Louis All-Stars Alumni Quintet tickets start at $15 The Bad Plus 1 2 tickets start at $35 Jazz at Lincoln Center Group tickets start at $35 Warren Wolf & Wolfpack 1 3 tickets start at $25 Funky Butt Winter Warmup tickets start at $20 Cyrille Aimée 1 2 tickets start at $30 Gregory Porter at the Touhill, 8 p.m. | tickets $20-$49 Valentine’s Day with Erin Bode tickets start at $30 Marcus Roberts Trio tickets start at $35 James Carter Organ Trio 1 2 tickets start at $35 Dee Dee Bridgewater Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans 7 1 3 tickets start at $40 SFJazz Collective Originals & the Music of Michael Jackson 1 2 tickets start at $40 Kenny Barron Trio tickets start at $35 Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson, Marquis Hill & Linda Oh tickets start at $35 David Sanborn 1 3 tickets start at $50 SIUE Concert & Alumni Jazz Bands 7:30 p.m. only | tickets start at $15 Melissa Aldana 1 2 tickets start at $25 Pat Martino Trio 1 3 tickets start at $35 Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen 1 2 tickets start at $35

Student tickets $10 for all Jazz at the Bistro shows. Single tickets for all Jazz at the Bistro shows on sale August 19, 2015.

www.jazzstl.org Wells Fargo Advisors is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015-16 Jazz at the Bistro Season

frequently asked questions Do you have food at the Bistro? Yes, food and drinks are available at all Jazz at the Bistro performances. Guests attending the 7:30 p.m. performances can arrive as early as 6:00 p.m. and sit at their ticketed table. We also serve food and drinks throughout the performance, so even if you arrive just five minutes before the show, you won’t go hungry. 9:30 p.m. attendees are seated starting at 9:00 p.m. and can order at that time and throughout the show or arrive early and dine in Nancy’s Jazz Lounge. Does a meal come with the price of the ticket? No. Your ticket covers the performance. Dinner and drinks are a separate charge. Do I have to order food or can I just get drinks? Jazz at the Bistro performances have no minimum, although we recommend you try the food! Where is the Bistro located? The Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, home of the Ferring Jazz Bistro, is located at 3536 Washington Avenue (at Grand Avenue), just across from the Fox Theater. Where can I park? Valet parking is available for all Jazz at the Bistro performances (complimentary for subscribers!). The Grand Center Arts District also has several pay lots available for most shows. There is on-street parking with meters running until 7:00 p.m. Do you have a dress code? No. However, most of our patrons feel most comfortable in dressy casual attire. Will I be sitting with other people? Jazz at the Bistro uses family-style seating, so unless you have purchased all of the tickets at a table, there will likely be people joining you. Can I stay for the second set if I bought a ticket for the first set? While we try to let you stay for the second set at no additional charge as often as possible, there will be times when there is not enough availability to do so. An announcement will be made after the first set to let you know whether you can stay for free or with the purchase of a discounted or full-priced ticket. Are there any age restrictions? No. The Ferring Jazz Bistro is an all-ages venue. Can I take pictures? You may take non-flash photos for most performances. However, please be mindful of the light and noise that comes from your camera as to not disturb the people around you. How long are the performances? Performances last approximately 70 minutes.

What time can I get there? Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. performances, and at 9:00 p.m. for 9:30 p.m. sets. Second set guests are welcome to arrive at Nancy’s Jazz Lounge before 9:00 p.m. Can I get a refund if I can’t come to a show? Jazz at the Bistro tickets are nonrefundable unless a show is cancelled. Pending availability, you can exchange tickets for a different performance night with the same artist for a fee of $5 per ticket (this exchange privilege is complimentary for subscribers). What is Nancy’s Jazz Lounge? Located adjacent to the Bistro, Nancy’s Jazz Lounge is a casual, no-reservations (and no cover charge) bar and lounge that serves food and drinks (the same menus as the Bistro) while streaming the live Jazz at the Bistro show on a 90” TV for all to enjoy! Nancy’s is open on all Jazz at the Bistro show nights from 6:00-11:30 p.m..

purchasing tickets by phone: Call the Jazz St. Louis Box Office at 314.571.6000 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 2:00-5:00 p.m. You can also call on all Jazz at the Bistro show nights from 5:00-10:00 p.m. online: Visit www.jazzstl.org to purchase tickets online for Jazz at the Bistro performances. in-person: Tickets for Jazz at the Bistro performances may be purchased by visiting the Box Office in the Steward Center for Jazz (3536 Washington Ave.), Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 2:00-5:00 p.m., and on show nights from 5:0010:00 p.m. student tickets: A limited number of student tickets are available in advance for all Jazz at the Bistro performances. Student tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night of the show, pending availability. A current student ID is required when purchasing or picking tickets up at the door. One student ticket can be purchased per student ID. New this year is Jazz St. Louis’s Student Ticket Lottery, which makes four FREE pairs of tickets available to students for each Wednesday performance of our Subscription Series. Beginning at 6 p.m., students (with a valid ID) can enter their name at the box office for one of the pairs of free tickets. A drawing will take place at 7 p.m. (must be present to win). Winners will be able to use their tickets for either the first or second set of that evening’s performance. If you don’t win, don’t worry, all student tickets are only $10.

jazz st. louis community events Jazz St. Louis’s Community Events are FREE and open to the public. For events taking place at the Ferring Jazz Bistro, tickets are required, although the events are free. Please visit jazzstl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding all of these events.

Swingin’ for the Fences sponsored by PNC Arts Alive St. Louis is known around the world for its connection to jazz and love for all things baseball. What better way to celebrate these two important aspects of our city than with a series of free events that explore the connection between jazz and baseball!

Big Bands & Baseball July 23, 6 p.m. | Ferring Jazz Bistro It is not well known, but many popular big bands in the 1930s and ‘40s formed baseball teams made up of their musicians. Join GRAMMYnominated writer, Dr. John Hasse, as we explore these bands’ connection to America’s pastime. Following this talk, there will be a performance by the Jazz St. Louis Big Band featuring the music highlighted in Dr. Hasse’s talk, including Count Basie, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, and Duke Ellington.

Jazz and the Negro Leagues: A Story of Black Urbanization July 30, 6 p.m. | Ferring Jazz Bistro Both Negro league baseball and jazz came to prominence in the 1920s. Both are also a product of black migration and the urbanization of African Americans that took place as a result. Join Merle King Professor of Modern Letters, Dr. Gerald Early, for a talk exploring the Negro leagues, black migration, and jazz.

Town Picnic August 2 | Lafayette Park Join Jazz St. Louis and the Greater St. Louis Historical Base Ball Society for an exciting baseball game and outdoor jazz concert! Beginning at 4 p.m. in the northwest corner of the park, watch the St. Louis Perfectos and the Lafayette Square Cyclone Base Ball Club square off in a vintage ballgame using rules from the late 1800s. Following will be an outdoor concert from the golden age of jazz by the Spats ‘n Flapper Speakeasy Orchestra. Bring a picnic, your own refreshments, and dress the part to enjoy this free outdoor event!

Whitaker Jazz Speaks Series The Jazz Speaks Series is a new initiative by Jazz St. Louis and The Whitaker Foundation that explores the intersection of jazz and various aspects of American culture. The series pairs public conversation with a performance of related material. Jazz and politics will be explored through Max Roach’s We Insist! (Freedom Now Suite), and we will pay tribute to the influential Black Artists Group by examining the important artists of that collaborative group. Keep an eye out for more information on these free events. Byron Stripling Community Residency October 12-17 | Ferring Jazz Bistro During the week of October 12-17, trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling will be in St. Louis to pay tribute to the legacy of his mentor, the great trumpet player, educator, and St. Louis native, Clark Terry. Throughout the week there will be a series of free events including clinics, conversations, and more, in homage to CT.

Family Concert September 29, 7 p.m. Ferring Jazz Bistro Join Jazz St. Louis and Metta Quintet in the Ferring Jazz Bistro for John-Michel and the BeBop Kings, an exploration of jazz and visual arts. Designed for children in grades 3-6, this program aims to introduce young audiences to the legacies of groundbreaking musicians like Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, and Dizzy Gillespie through the captivating work of painter John-Michel Basquiat.

“[Jazz St. Louis programs are] a very important part of the cultural community here in the St. Louis area.” Matt Wilson

“What you have here is very special. It’s unique, and it should be copied all over the country.” Sean Jones

Arthur and Helen Baer Foundation Lead sponsor of the JazzU program

Title sponsor of the Emerson Jazz in Schools program

programs curriculum partnerships | music therapy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazz St. Louis has taught me how to be a true musician, how to be professional, carry myself, talk to people, and maintain relationships.â&#x20AC;? Nathan Pence

Jordan Charitable Foundation

The Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation

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Wells Fargo Advisors is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015-16 Jazz at the Bistro Season

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