So What: Local News, Notes & Links

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

* Don Cunningham of The Cunninghams (pictured) talked about their show tonight at the Sheldon Concert Hall to Calvin Wilson of the Post-Dispatch, and you can read that article online here.

* Trumpet legend and St. Louis native Clark Terry shared some thoughts on mentoring younger musicians with JazzEd magazine.

* Last week's unveiling of the statue of Chuck Berry in University City was covered by Terry Perkins for the St. Louis Beacon.

* The Miles Davis estate and Sony records are looking for input from fans on the next re-release package of the trumpeter's music.

* STLtoday.com has started aggregating content from local blogs on several section-header pages, and StLJN now is included on the music page's list of blogs. (Scroll down the page to see the feeds.) Thanks to Bob Rose of STLtoday/the Post-Dispatch and whoever else was responsible for the add.

Kevin Cole of Webster Groves HS featured in JazzEd Magazine

Trombonist and educator Kevin Cole, who directs the high school jazz band program in the St. Louis suburb of Webster Groves, is the subject of the cover story in the current issue of JazzEd magazine.

The piece covers Cole's background, teaching philosophy, and more, and was written by local freelance writer, pianist and bandleader Kevin Mitchell. You can read it online here.

Jim Widner featured in JazzEd magazine

St. Louis bassist, bandleader and music educator Jim Widner is the subject of the cover story in the current issue of JazzEd magazine.

The interview, which covers Widner's musical background, his approach to jazz education, and more, can be read online here.