BOB SCHNEIDER & MOONLIGHT TRIO
The Moonlight Trio is fronted by Austin legend Bob Schneider and includes prodigious talents Kevin Lovejoy on piano, Brannen Temple on drums and bass players like Sam Pankey and Chris Maresh. The Trio plays a wide variety of songs in a reimagined style, spanning everything from Radiohead to standards from Bob’s catalog. It’s a truly unique show allowing all of these world class musicians to shine.
Two Shows: 7:00pm (Sold Out) | 9:30pm
Tickets: $40.000 ~ $45.00
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LAKECIA BENJAMIN QUINTET
Lakecia Benjamin is a five-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, and composer from New York. She has a warm, resonant tone and her music consists of a unique blend of R&B, jazz, and funk.
Raised in Manhattan’s predominantly Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood. She played recorder in grade school and junior high where she also began writing songs and lyrics. She won admission to the Fiorello LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. It was there she began playing saxophone in earnest. She picked it up quickly and after graduating joined the renowned jazz program at New York’s New School University.
She studied with jazz veterans including Billy Harper, Workman, Buster Williams, and Gary Bartzand has performed with Rashied Ali, the David Murray Big Band, vocalist Vanessa Rubin, and guitarist James Blood Ulmer.
Tickets: First Show ~ CHF 54 ($61.22) | Second Show: CHF 44 ($49.88)
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BILL CHARLAP QUARTET
Hailing from New York City and a musical family, this celebrated jazz pianists and Grammy winner Bill Charlap brings the celebrated soloist, composer, bandleader and outstanding saxophonist Nicole Glover exclusively to Bern for one week for the first time.
He has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including: Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ron Carter, Phil Woods, Gerry Mulligan and Tony Bennett. The album, “Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining, The Songs of Jerome Kern” (RPM) won a 2016 Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
Currently, Nicole is a member of Ursa Major, led by bassist Christian McBride, and she performs often with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. In August 2023, she toured Australia with JLCO, performing Marsalis’ symphonic work “All Rise” with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
The Band: Bill Charlap, piano | Nicole Glover, saxophone | David Wong, bass | Carl Allen, drums
Tickets: First Show ~ CHF 54 ($61.22) | Second Show ~ CHF 44 ($49.88)
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KRISTEN STORM QUARTET
Returning to the Bistro with their repertoire of melodic, exhilarating jazz, saxophonist and vocalist Kristen and her long-time band-mates, husband/guitarist Scott Sorkin and drummer Jason Lewis, have a deep connection, and master bassist Kevin Goldberg completes the ensemble.
“With a tone that’s lithe and lustrous, Kristen Strom embodies her musical philosophy in every note she plays.” – San Jose Mercury News
Tickets: $30 per show
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The Jazz Voyager
Flying to the Midwest once more to the Gateway To The West for a little bit of jazz at a spot known to many as Jazz St. Louis. Gaining international fame this small intimate atmospheric venue hosts some of the finest musicians and vocalsits since its humble beginnings in 1995.
A new experience for this jazz voyager is always welcomed and the Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana is just that. She’ll be bringing her visionary sound to the club, including music from her latest Blue Note Records release, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet. I’m told I will be hearing a blending of deep introspection with dynamic collaboration, exploring themes of personal growth, storytelling, and sonic innovation. Influenced by jazz legends like Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins, I am looking forward to this evening as she honors the rich tradition of modern jazz.
Located at 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Misssouri 63103. For more information contact the venue at jazzstl.org.
The Band: Melissa Aldana – saxophone | Sam Yahel – piano | Joe Martin – bass | JK Kim – drums
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $50.00
Show times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm | 3.27 @ 11:00am
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