Bill Frisell
There's a lot of great jazz to hear in St. Louis this weekend, as the fall concert season is getting into full swing. My personal pick for the highlight of the weekend would be guitarist Bill Frisell, who's appearing tonight at the Sheldon Concert Hall. And as long as you're there, stop by the adjoining art galleries before the show and take in the openeing of an exhibit of photos of jazz musicians by Dennis Owsley, host of the Jazz Unlimited radio program on KWMU.
Lots of folks will also be checking out guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli on Friday or Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro, as he's developed quite a fan base in St. Louis after many visits here. If you're in the mood for some demonstrative female jazz vocals, singer Diane Schuur is bringing her brassy style to Finale for two sets each on Friday and Saturday.
And speaking of female vocalists, there are plenty of local divas on stage this weekend, too - tonight, Cheri Evans performs at Cookie's, Erin Bode sings at Crossings, and Kim Massie will be at Brandt's. On Saturday, latin jazz fans can get their fix from S.L. Son at Cookie's
There's also an unusual amount of activity on Monday, as the Webster University Jazz Faculty presents their tribute to Kenny Wheeler; vocalist Steve Tyrell open a multi-night stand at Finale; the Session Big Band holds forth at BB's, and free improvisors Jack Wright, Carol Genetti and Jon Meuller perform at the Lemp Neighbohood Arts Center.
To see more of what's going on in St. Louis jazz this weekend, check out the St. Louis Jazz Notes calendar. And if you're a musician or venue who would like to have your gig listed in the calendar, send your info to me at stljazznotes at yahoo dot com.
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