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University City Jazz Festival
Saturday, Sep 22, 2012 12:00p
to
8:30p
Heman Park
University City,
MO
The University City Jazz Festival takes place on Sat/Sept. 22, 2012 from 12-8:30pm on two stages in Heman Park. Internationally renowned artists perform free concerts featuring Trio Tres Bien, Bach to the Future, a Miles Davis All-Star Tribute, Dawn Weber + Naked Rock Fight, Tracer, and St. Louis Metrobones.
From 2-6 pm an "Acoustic Educational Jam" encourages musicians of all ages to bring their axe & try their hand at improv.
Savor culturally diverse foods + bring lawn chairs & blankets!
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Performers at this Event
Trio Tres Bien
Internationally renowned jazz legends Jeter (piano), Harold (bass) and Howard Thompson (percussion) have been swinging listeners worldwide with a collection of straight-ahead jazz, Latin and African flavored standard and original compositions for decades....
Internationally renowned jazz legends Jeter (piano), Harold (bass) and Howard Thompson (percussion) have been swinging listeners worldwide with a collection of straight-ahead jazz, Latin and African flavored standard and original compositions for decades....
Bach to the Future
With 100 million downloads, 13 number one albums and eight million songs sold, Bach to the Future featuring Michael and Rob Silverman blends jazz and Latin styles with cutting-edge instruments and the classical pieces that have stood the test of time....
With 100 million downloads, 13 number one albums and eight million songs sold, Bach to the Future featuring Michael and Rob Silverman blends jazz and Latin styles with cutting-edge instruments and the classical pieces that have stood the test of time....
Dawn Weber & Naked Rock Fight
This new, high-energy six piece funk jazz ensemble of all-stars -- fronted by contemporary jazz trumpet virtuoso Dawn Weber -- writes and creates its own, original material. From Blues to soul and pop, and from contemporary jazz chords to fusion-oriented horn lines, audiences love to groove along to the group’s cool bass lines....
This new, high-energy six piece funk jazz ensemble of all-stars -- fronted by contemporary jazz trumpet virtuoso Dawn Weber -- writes and creates its own, original material. From Blues to soul and pop, and from contemporary jazz chords to fusion-oriented horn lines, audiences love to groove along to the group’s cool bass lines....
Miles Davis All-Star Tribute
The region’s preeminent jazz musicians come together one time only to pay homage to Miles. In the style of Davis’ creative expression, St. Louis’ jazz luminaries shine with Freddie Washington (sax) who is celebrated for his quick ability to captivate, but not imitate....
The region’s preeminent jazz musicians come together one time only to pay homage to Miles. In the style of Davis’ creative expression, St. Louis’ jazz luminaries shine with Freddie Washington (sax) who is celebrated for his quick ability to captivate, but not imitate....
Tracer
Top-notch, internationally renowned pianist Ptah Williams drives this explosive reunion concert that will leave you begging for more! A resident of University City for 30 years, Williams will transport you back to the 80s and 90s of this band’s heyday with their memorable, jazz-fusion powerhouse....
Top-notch, internationally renowned pianist Ptah Williams drives this explosive reunion concert that will leave you begging for more! A resident of University City for 30 years, Williams will transport you back to the 80s and 90s of this band’s heyday with their memorable, jazz-fusion powerhouse....
STL Metrobones
Winners of the “Jazz Education Initiative” -- sponsored by Silverman Brothers Music -- rewards nineteen top, promising trombone and rhythm section students. Directed by Dave Dickey, these top, young, area musicians will blow your socks off with their exciting arrangements, compositions and sheer size and power! Together they perform recognizable standards, contemporary jazz tunes, funk tunes, New Orleans street groove/dixie land, and even rock tunes....
Winners of the “Jazz Education Initiative” -- sponsored by Silverman Brothers Music -- rewards nineteen top, promising trombone and rhythm section students. Directed by Dave Dickey, these top, young, area musicians will blow your socks off with their exciting arrangements, compositions and sheer size and power! Together they perform recognizable standards, contemporary jazz tunes, funk tunes, New Orleans street groove/dixie land, and even rock tunes....
Location & Nearby Info
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The Ritz-Carlton
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Tani Sushi Bistro
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Mazara
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Cardwell's in Clayton
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Velocity Cafe & Cyclery
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Boathouse Forest Park
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Vino Nadoz Wine Bar
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