Jazz

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 17, 2013 - "Champion" has been described as "a jazz opera," but it would be more appropriate to…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 15, 2013 - The latest Sound Waves collaboration between the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts and…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: “The St. Louis Connection” showcases the depth of musical talent in this area. Led by tenor…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 13, 2013 - When Troy Williams was growing up in St. Louis, jazz certainly wasn’t his favorite…

Kurt Elling is a prominent American jazz vocalist. Each of his ten albums have been nominated for a Grammy award and he has been named “Male Singer of the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 26, 2012 - For many area musicians, recording and releasing a CD is part of earning a living as…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 20, 2012 - The holiday season is filled with traditions. One of the best, most entertaining…

St. Louis native Jeremy Davenport is a jazz trumpeter and vocalist now based in New Orleans.Davenport, 42, grew up in a family of musicians. His mother…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 8, 2012 - This Thursday evening Nov. 8, students, faculty and jazz fans from around the area…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 23, 2012 - This year's Red Velvet Ball — the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s biggest fundraiser…