StLJN Saturday at the Movies: The Dave Weckl Band does "The Chicken" and Brian Culbertson's "Let's Get Started"

Once again this week, our featured video clips are spotlighting some musicians who will be performing soon in St. Louis. The first clip is of native St. Louisan and now all-world drum hero Dave Weckl and his band performing the Pee Wee Ellis funk standard "The Chicken." The tune, which in this version features a bass solo by St. Louis' own Tom Kennedy, was first cut by James Brown's band during Ellis' time as JB's saxophonist, and was recorded later in a memorable big band arrangement by Jaco Pastorius. Weckl and his band will be at Jazz at the Bistro from Wednesday, November 29 through Saturday, December 2.

The second clip features smooth jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson performing "Let's Get Started," and, according to the accompanying notes, was recorded live during a smooth jazz cruise near NYC. Culbertson will be part of the "A Soulful Christmas" package show that's booked to play The Pageant on Sunday, December 3 as part of Rick Sanborn's "Smooth Holiday Party".