City Jazz Sessions

Today's guest is John Covelli.

Today’s guest is Crunch Infinite. Visit IAmCrunch.com

Today's guest is Ron Jackson. New York Jazz 6 and 7 string master guitarist Ron Jackson is a composer, educator, and producer. Visit RonJacksonmusic.com

Today's guest is Bill Easley. Bill is a veteran celebrating is 64th year as a professional musician. He started playing professionally with his parents at the age of thirteen. The Bob Easley Combo played country clubs, dances, and nightclubs in and around his hometown of Olean, NY.

Born in St Louis Lacey is a  screenwriter and director. His influences include Steven Spielberg, the Hughes Brothers, Spike Lee, and John Singleton. Visit 4feetofftheground.com . Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" (Opening) and "In the Realm of Thought" (Closing) used with permission.

Cbabi (pronounced Kuh-bob-bi) birth name is Clifford Miskell, Jr., adopted his name CBABI (Creative-Black-Artist-Battling-Ignorance) during his time at Grambling State University and later adopted the last name Bayoc (Blesed-African-Youth-Of-Creativity). He is a visual artist and illustrator residing in St. Louis, Missouri. Visit CbabiBayoc.com for more... Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-d...

Today's guest is Robert Eugene Nelson. Such great performers inspired 8-year-old Robert as Sammy Davis, Jr, David Ruffin, and others to seek his future in the performing arts. He’s won awards for his stage work and accolades for his singing. Visit http://WWW.IAMROBERTNELSON.COM or email iamrobertnelsonstl@gmail.com . Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of...

Today’s guest is Christopher McBride. Christopher, a saxophonist based in Harlem, was born in Chicago and started his professional career in 2007. His 2012 debut album is called Quatuor de Force. Visit http://www.crmcbridemusic.com for more Christopher McBride. Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.

Today's guest is Joe Hanrahan. Writer, Director, and Actor also co-creator of the "Midnight" production company. He shares information about his latest masterpiece. Website: midnightcompany.com Email: hanrahan.midnight@gmail.com Music for the introduction and closing segments provided by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permi...

Today's guest is Chuck Flowers. Chuck Flowers is a veteran singer/entertainer that has been a featured singer in his own Cabaret show at The Gaslight Theater in St. Louis, MO, The Gardenia in Los Angeles, CA and The Blue Strawberry in St. Louis!! He is also a St. Louis Entertainer nominee in 2016 and 2017 for best male entertainer! Music provided by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" an...

Recent CD "Black Frequencies" Jahmal is a St. Louis native who excels as a bassist currently with the Gregory Porter band. http://www.jahmalnichols.net/ Music provided by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.

Today's guest is Joe Hanrahan. See “St. Louis Woman” Oct 6-22nd. Metrotix.com for tix. ST. LOUIS WOMAN, a play with music starring LAKA, written and directed by Midnight’s Artistic Director, Joe Hanrahan. Visit Midnightcompany.com contact: hanrahan.midnight@gmail.com Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.

Today's guest is Rich Pulin. He has spent seven decades honing his craft with such great bands as; the Tommy Dorsey band, Johnny Long, Richard Maltby, Bobby Morrow, and others.  He is also committed to full-time involvement in an early childhood music education program he devised and developed.

Ronnie Burrage and Laka talk about their upcoming projects.  

John overcame drug addition, alcoholism, and stage anxiety on his journey to recording "Live at the last hotel". It is available on many streaming services and you can catch more of the Hard Bop Messengers and HardBopMessengers.com .  Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

A multi-disciplinary artist with work rooted in poetry, storytelling, sound engineering and activism, AhSa-Ti Nu utilizes her voice as a means of expressing soulful words in a contemporary context. Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Multiple award winner Lady J Huston has toured with Albert King, B.B. King, Etta James, and Bobby Blue Bland. She is a native St. Louisan and had settled in Las Vegas, NV where she reigned as The Las Vegas Queen of Blues. Visit www.ladyjhuston.com Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Today's guest is Vince Martin. Vince, a native of St. Louis, is a multi-genre performer who has appeared with great talent including, Grover Washington, Jr., Kiss, Parliament-Funkadelic, and others. For more visit Vince-Martin.com Visit City Jazz Sessions Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

JD is an American multi-woodwind player, educator, and composer specializing in jazz and free improvisation. Visit City Jazz Sessions Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.

Kelvin, a saxophonist,  lives in St. Louis and his music career extends more than 20 years. Visit http://saxophonistkelvinevans.com/.   Visit City Jazz Sessions Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.

Denise Thimes is a native of St. Louis, MO, and daughter of radio icon, the late Lou “Fatha” Thimes. During her nearly 3 decades of singing, she has performed with great artists including Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the late Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, and Benny Powell to name a few. Visit DeniseThimes.com for more Denise Thimes.  Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spl...

Eric Delente violinist Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Dave Grelle, composer/musician is a member of first-rate bands in the St. Louis area. A few include Dave Grelle's Playadors Mound City Starwolf Celebration Street Fighter  Just a few of the albums you can catch him on include:  Joanna Serenko - Best of Me  Funky Butt Brass- On Ward Hip Grease - Greasin' The Feed- Outsider  Tune in as we discuss Dave's start in music and his jou...

St. Louis native Lynne Fiddmont graduated Boston University before attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music. She has worked with such artists as Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson,  Whitney Houston, Kirk Whalum and Babyface. www.lynnefiddmont.com https://chinohillsfoundation.com/chino-hills-concert-series/ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=groovy+people+lynne+fiddmont https:/...

Candice Ivory was born near Memphis, TN, to a family steeped in the musical traditions of the Mississippi Delta. She began performing professionally at 14, singing in jazz and blues bands led by Beale Street legends Billy Gibson, Calvin Newborn, and Charlie Wood.   www.candiceivory.com Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.