Ferguson fans to congregate this Tuesday at Cookie's

Reader Joe Bayer writes with news of an event this Tuesday, September 19 that's of special interest to fans of the late trumpeter Maynard Ferguson.

Bayer tells StLJN that Cookies Jazz and More will be hosting a special jam session from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for all the people that will be in town to attend the memorial/tribute concert for Ferguson that will be held at the TouPAC on Wednesday. Of course, Ferguson fans from the St. Louis area are welcome, too.

"Fans will be able to get together, play a little music together, and share Maynard stories and have a good time listening to some jazz," says Bayer. Sounds like a good way to remember Maynard Ferguson, a musician who was not only respected but truly loved by many of his fans, and kudos to Cookie's owners Harold and Cookie Whitfield for opening their establishment especially for this event.

UPDATE - 9/18/06, 2 p.m: Via the message board on the Maynard Ferguson official site, it seems that Ferguson fans will also be enjoying a bit of post-concert jamming on Wednesday night, as Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra trumpeter Josh MacCluer has organized a session set to run from roughly 10:30 until closing at Atomic Cowboy, 4140 Manchester Road in the Grove neighborhood (aka Forest Park Southeast). There's a $5 cover, and all are welcome.