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Grégoire Maret was born May 13, 1975 in Geneva, Switzerland. He began playing the harmonica at the age of 17. Upon graduating from the prestigious Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Genève he moved to New York City and studied jazz at the New School University.

Maret has performed with Youssn’Dour, Me’ Shell Ndegeocello, Pete Seeger, David Sanborn, George Benson, Cassandra Wilson, Toots Thielemans, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Gretchen Parlato and the Polish orchestra Sinfonia Viva to name a few. In 2005 he toured with the Pat Metheny Group, received a Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for their album The Way Up, and won the Jazz Journalists Association “Player of the Year Award”.

He embarked on a two-year tour with bassist Marcus Miller, and then joined Herbie Hancock’s band. He would co-lead the jazz trio Gaïa with pianist Federico Gonzales Peña and drummer Gene Lake, record the album Scenarios with Andy Milne and play The Concert for the Rainforest with Elton John and Sting.

The harmonica player who has recorded on over six-dozen albums as a sideman, and who has been compared to Toots Thielemans and Stevie Wonder. Grégoire Maret released his self-titled debut album as a leader in 2012 and continues to perform, tour and record.

 

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Klaus Doldinger was born on May 12, 1936 in Berlin, Germany. By age eleven he entered a Dusseldorf conservatory originally studying piano and then clarinet, graduating in 1957. During his student years, he gained professional performing experience in 1953 with the German Dixieland band The Feetwarmers, recording with them in 1955. Later that same year he founded Oscar’s Trio, modeled on Oscar Peterson’s work.

During the 1960s Klaus worked as a tenor saxophonist, working with visiting American jazz musicians and recording in his own right. Doldinger is perhaps best known for his film scores to the acclaimed German U-boat film Das Boot and The Never Ending Story. He was an honored recipient of the Bavarian Film Awards in 1997.

Doldinger created a recurring jazz project Passport in 1971 that mirrors Weather Report and still enjoys huge success in Germany. He has worked with Johnny Griffin, Brian Auger, Ernst Stroer, Pete York and Michael Hornek among others. Saxophonist Klaus Doldinger died on the evening of October 16, 2025 at his home in Icking, Germany at the age of 89.

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After Lights Out ~ Tubby Hayes Quintet | By Eddie Carter

This morning’s spotlight shines on a 1956 release by the Tubby Hayes Quintet, After Lights Out (Tempo TAP 6). It was Tubby’s seventh release as a leader, showcasing his growing influence in jazz. Teddy was born on January 30, 1935, in St. Pancras, London, and grew up in the Raynes Park neighborhood in the southwest of the city. His father, a talented violinist at the BBC studios, started teaching him the instrument when he was very young. By the time he was ten, he was also playing the piano, and at eleven, he took up the tenor saxophone. One of his earliest musical inspirations was the trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. He’s joined on this date by Dickie Hawdon on trumpet, Harry South on piano, Peter Elderfield on bass and Bill Eyden on drums. The copy I own is the 2011 Japanese limited-edition mono reissue, sharing the original catalog number.

Side One kicks off with Ode to Ernie by Harry South. The quintet brings this upbeat tune to life with their brisk melody. Hawdon leads the way with a spirited solo, then Hayes takes the next performance for a lively ride. Young adds the exclamation mark with a concise comment before the ensemble returns for the closing chorus, including a short remark by Eyden. No, I Woodyn’t by Tubby Hayes is built on the changes of “Woody ‘n You,” by Dizzy Gillespie, and the group begins with a Latin-flavored theme. Tubby sinks his teeth into the opening statement, then Hawdon follows with a happy tone that’s sure to get your toes tapping. Young takes the reins next and delivers a delightful performance. Both horns share a short conversation with Eyden before his first solo of the set ahead of the closing ensemble.

Up next is Foolin’ Myself, a beautiful and little-known ballad by Jack Lawrence and Peter Tinturin. The front line takes the lead for a warm, affectionate melody. Hawdon opens with a thoughtfully tender solo, then Hayes unfolds a sensuously sweet statement, while the rhythm section provides a lush foundation, leading into the gentle reprise and close. The first side ends with a lightly swinging rendition of Nicole by Howard McGhee. The quintet sets the song’s tone with the easy-flowing theme. Hayes comes out cooking in the opening solo, then Hawdon builds on what Hayes began with a few attractive ideas. Young takes charge next in the third statement, then steps aside for Hayes and Hawdon, who engage in a brief exchange. The full ensemble returns for the theme’s reprise, during which Eyden has a short workout.

The quintet opens the second side with Message to the Messengers by Harry South, a leisurely-paced melody that gets things started. Hayes is up first with a bluesy interpretation that gets things off to a good start. Hawdon takes over on muted trumpet and provides a tremendous compliment to the saxophonist. Young brings out the best in the third reading, and Elderfield makes a brief point during the theme’s restatement. Hall Hears The Blues by Harry South is the pianist’s tribute to Tony Hall’s Record Mirror weekly jazz column. The trio’s introduction and melody segues into Young’s opening statement. Hayes follows with a model of melodic creativity; next, Hawdon treats us to authentic down-home cooking in a soulful solo. The front line shares a carefree exchange before Elderfield has the last word, before the group takes the song out.

Tony Hall supervised the session and wrote the album’s liner notes. Bert Steffens was behind the dials of the recording console. The album’s sound quality is superb, with a stunning soundstage that transports listeners to the studio where the musicians are performing. Tubby Hayes amassed a large discography as a leader and worked with many elite musicians, including co-leading The Jazz Couriers with Ronnie Scott. If you’re in the mood for an excellent hard bop album by one of the best British saxophonists, I offer for your consideration After Lights Out by the Tubby Hayes Quintet, the next time you’re out record-shopping. It’s a terrific album to enjoy with family and friends after dinner, or to have on hand for a quiet moment alone after the lights are out!

© 2026 by Edward Thomas Carter

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RUSSELL GUNN

Trumpeter Russell Gunn celebrates fellow East St. Louis trumpeter Miles In May at  Jazz at The Bistro.
Jazz St. Louis proudly celebrates the life, legacy, and limitless influence of jazz visionary Miles Davis, including a Centennial Week for Miles Davis’s 100th Birthday.

As a marquee highlight of our 30th Anniversary Season, this powerful series pays tribute to an East St. Louis visionary who forever changed the sound of American music. Through unforgettable performances and special events, we celebrate a hometown hero whose fearless innovation continues to inspire the world.

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REUBAN CABAN QUINTET

Award winning Puerto Rican trombonist Ruben Caban brings a unique blend of original music that can best be described as “Latin-Infused Hard Bop.” From swing to funk, to Latin jazz blues and neo-soul, this fiery quintet is sure to encourage some dance moves with their infectious rhythms.

Ruben Caban has toured and recorded with an array of internationally renowned artists such as Dianne Shurr, Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Oscar De Leon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Paquito De Rivera, and many more. His latest release as a leader, Kangana, has earned international acclaim and features a who’s who of South Florida’s top talent including Nestor Torres, Ed Calle, Roxana Amed and Tal Cohen. As an international Jazz Educator, he actively teaches all around the world from Eastern Europe to South America and the Caribbean.

The quintet features Jim Gasior on piano, Agustin Conti on bass, Waldo Madera on drums and percussionist Roberto Vizcaino, Jr.

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