Friday, September 25, 2020

So What: Local News, Notes & Links

Here's StLJN's latest wrap-up of assorted links and short news items of local interest:

* St. Louis magazine interviewed local "arts leaders" including Jazz St. Louis' Gene Dobbs Bradford and singer/songwriter Tonina for an article about how 2020 has changed the city's cultural institutions.

* The recently released album Miles Davis: The Lost Septet, which captures a live set by a 1970 lineup of the trumpeter's band that made no studio recordings, was reviewed in Jazz Journal.

* Another rare Davis performance - his oft-rumored but never-before-seen cameo appearance onstage with Prince - was revealed this week when the singer-songwriter's estate released to YouTube a video of the 1987 New Year's Eve gig in question.

* This Saturday, September 24 is the second of three "RSD Drops" presented in lieu of the annual National Record Store Day celebration cancelled earlier this year. Local stores including Vintage Vinyl and Euclid Records will be taking part by carrying some of the RSD releases; check with your preferred retailer for specific availability, store hours, and other details.

* Drummer Marcus Baylor (pictured) will do a Facebook Live interview at 2:00 p.m. EDT today on the Facebook page and YouTube channel of Sabian Cymbals.

* Saxophonist David Sanborn guest stars on fellow saxophone player Dave Koz's latest single "Side by Side," which can be heard here or wherever you stream or download music.

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