Oliver Lake

Avant-garde jazz masters— "a group where music is the leader" and "organic improvisation is the governing principle." Read More

The 7th Ave. home in the '80s and early '90s of Gil Evans' last orchestra, David Murray's octets, Abdullah Ibrahim's bands, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy and other avant-gutsy acts closed last night (Oct. 24) without notice or fanfare. Read More

Last seen at Miller Theatre in the Julius Hemphill Composer Portrait he organized, Marty Ehrlich's virtuosic and unmatched technical command on saxophone and clarinet mark him as one of the best in modern jazz. Read More

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest. * Read More

Meshell Ndegeocello always seems to leave herself exposed. Read More

The dynamic pianist celebrates what would have been Thelonious Monk's 92nd birthday by delving deep into his back catalog. Read More

And October means the start of the new arts season. Read More

Tonight, local funk/hip-hop band Fresh Heir does a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University. Read More

Tonight, local funk/hip-hop band Fresh Heir does a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University. Read More