Confluence Jazz

When most people think about a jazz performance, they naturally think about the vocalist. A great singer has a way of drawing audiences into the music through lyrics and storytelling. But some of our favorite moments happen when it's just…

One of the pleasures of performing with guest vocalists is the opportunity to welcome musicians whose company we genuinely enjoy, both on and off the stage. Over the years, we've been fortunate to collaborate with many outstanding singers throughout the…

There are some singers who perform a song exactly as it was written. Then there are singers who seem to step inside the song and tell its story in a way that feels personal.

That is one of the things…

Spend enough time performing around the city, and one thing becomes obvious: St. Louis jazz musicians are everywhere.

You see familiar faces at festivals, concert halls, restaurants, clubs, and community events. One week, a musician is leading their own group.…

Every Coffee Concert at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center brings something a little different, and on June 16th, audiences can expect a morning shaped by the wide-ranging musical style of Robert Nelson.

One of the things we enjoy most…

One of the pleasures of performing regularly at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center is the opportunity to collaborate with outstanding guest vocalists, each bringing their own personality and perspective to the music.

On June 2nd, Confluence Jazz looks forward to…

There is something special about hearing live jazz in St. Louis that simply cannot be recreated through headphones or playlists. We live in a world where music is often something people consume while driving, working, scrolling, or multitasking. Songs become…

The Magic of a Great Jazz Vocalist

There is something timeless about hearing a great jazz vocalist perform live. A familiar standard can suddenly feel brand new depending on who is singing it, the energy in the room, and the…

One of the questions we are often asked is how we decide which songs make it into a performance.

The answer is not always simple.

Every show has its own character, and much of that depends on who we are…

No Two Shows Ever Feel the Same

One of the things we love most about playing jazz is that no two performances ever really feel the same.

That might sound strange considering we often revisit the same songs, standards, and…

Jazz in St. Louis has been shaping the city’s musical identity for more than a century, and it continues to inspire musicians and audiences today. As a band that performs regularly in the region, we feel incredibly lucky to be…

One of the remarkable things about jazz is that certain songs never seem to fade away.

Long after musical trends come and go, jazz standards continue to find their way into performances, recordings, and conversations between musicians. There is something…