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Stream While you Quarantine

Stream While you Quarantine

As you cozy up to the fireplace this month, enhance the experience and put some music to that crackling sound of the flames as you stream a production from Jazz St. Louis. Season of Stream 4 begins Thursday, December 3, with the Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration, and continues every Thursday night at 7:30pm throughout the month: 

  • Thursday, December 10, 2020: Clark Terry Centennial 

  • Thursday, December 17, 2020: Cody’s Quarantined Christmas 

  • Thursday, December 24, 2020: Holiday compilation 

  • Thursday, December 31, 2020: NYE compilation 

Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration: The Jason Swagler Group 

Kick off December with a cool salute to the 100th birthday of legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, one of the most defining figures in jazz history. The classic Brubeck quartet is saluted when saxophonist Jason Swagler is joined by pianist Matt Villinger, bassist Bob DeBoo, and drummer Marty Morrison.

Clark Terry Centennial Celebration 

One of the most influential musicians in jazz history hails from our fair city and nobody talks about jazz in St. Louis without talking about Clark Terry.  Jazz St. Louis had planned on celebrating Terry’s legacy with multiple events this fall but can’t let his 100th birthday go by without any celebration!  A wealth of St. Louis’ finest will gather for a special salute to a legend.  Join trumpeters Danny Campbell and Brady Lewis, saxophonists Kendrick Smith and Scooter Brown, pianist Adaron “Pops” Jackson, bassist Jahmal Nichols, and drummer Montez Coleman for an evening that will be swinging for Clark! 

Cody’s Quarantined Christmas 

Get in the holiday spirit with one of the most loved musicians known!  Trombonist, sousaphonist, composer, and all-around virtuoso Cody Henry brings the holiday cheer that’s perfect for your season. Wherever there are good vibes and great music, you’re sure to find Henry there, making everything bright.  So jump in front of your favorite streaming device, because Cody’s Quarantined Christmas is coming right into your living room! 

The JSL Holiday Special 

Many favored artists will be featured in a compilation of all-new holiday performances captured live on the Jazz St. Louis stage.  Join Be.Be & the Neosouls, Scooter Brown, Janet Evra, Montez Coleman and many others for a special night that is perfect for your holiday season. The evening will also include a very special performance from Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree, live from the North Pole…or Matt’s living room, one or the other! 

JSL’s NYE Spectacular 

The best performances from Seasons of Stream will be assemble to help you ring in the new year! Featuring a who’s who of St. Louis jazz, connect for a look back on an unusual year that yielded some INCREDIBLE performances. Say goodbye to 2020 with a groove! 

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Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays