Medeski, Martin & Wood

Before I dive into my impressions on Tuesday's killer Medeski, Martin & Wood show, I thought it might be appropriate to talk about the spirit embodied by the band. Read More

Medeski Martin & Wood brought their freak jazz-fusion home for a gig in New York City that effectively stimulated the frontal lobes of their audience, but did little to get feet moving on the dance floor. Read More

In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, five-time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation. Read More

You have to give experimental jazz outfit Medeski Martin & Wood credit. Read More

When Karen O was trying to compose music for the rumpus scene in the feature film adaptation of the beloved children's book " Where the Wild Things Are, " she would think about writing for kids -- and run into a wall. "The first few versions kept falling prey to being upbeat and happy," said O, the lead singer for the rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Read More

Catskill dwellers Medeski, Martin & Wood brought their unique jamband jazz to an enthralled crowd on Thursday night. Read More

Photo by Zack Smith Garage A Trois includes, from left, keyboardist Marco Benevento, saxophonist Skerik, drummer Stanton Moore and vibraphonist/percussionist Mike Dillon. Read More

CATS ON HOLIDAY at Barking Spider; LONNIE BROOKS (ballroom) and THE INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW FESTIVAL (tavern) at Beachland Ballroom; BLUE LUNCH at Fat Fish Blue; THE FRESH AIR TOUR featuring BROTHER ALI, EVIDENCE and TOKI WRIGHT & BK ONE at the Grog Shop; TRIPPING BILLIES (DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE) at House of Blues; KIDNEY BROTHERS, CARLOS JONES & THE P.L.U.S. BAND and CATS ON HOLIDAY at Kent Stage; VAGABOND OPERA at Nighttown; ARKANA CD RELEASE at Peabody's; MARK SCHULTZ and POINT OF GRACE at PlayhouseSquare Allen Theatre; BONEY JAMES at PlayhouseSquare Ohio Theatre; KINGBEES at Savannah Bar & Grille; RAY BENSON AND ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL at Wilberts; JOHN FISCHER at the Winchester. Read More

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL (solo acoustic), 8:30 p.m. Read More

The 18th annual St. Louis International Film Festival , which begins Thursday, November 12 and continues through Sunday, November 22, once again will feature the St. Louis premieres of several recent music-related movies, including two that should be of particular interest to jazz fans. Read More