City Jazz Sessions

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

Katarra grew up in a musical family and began her career at an open mic. "My music ranges from emotionally explosive ballads to boom bap grooves to jazz centered Prometheans...all spilling from one place: the soul." https://katarramusic.com/  or   katarramusic@gmail.com Visit City Jazz Sessions Online Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permis...

Justin Hoskin is a singer/songwriter and a native of Collinsville, IL. In this interview, we explore his music and motivation. facebook.com/justinhoskinmusic  and jhoskinmusic@gmail.com Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Mark Harris II is a prodigious keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and composer. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, he has always been surrounded by music. He credits his early influences to his father, a jazz enthusiast, and his church family. MarkHarrisJazz.com/ Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission....

Oliver Lake is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, poet, and visual artist. During the 1960s, Lake worked with the Black Artists Group in St. Louis. He has appeared on more than 80 albums as a bandleader, co-leader, and musician. Gene Lake embodies the contradictions of modern music. He is an all-around drummer who cut his teeth on funk and jazz. He was born in St. Louis, MO, and live...

Listen in as we sit down with THE Erin Bode (Indie-Jazz artist, singer-songwriter) to talk about her new album "Your Song, Vol 1", her ongoing project Your Song for Always, and upcoming performances! You will definitely want to hear this conversation with one of our St. Louis's greatest music treasures!  Host: Laka Producer: Warren Harper Production: Lion's Den Productions

Today's guest is Jahmal Nichols. He is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, also a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. Jahmal is bringing the world a new sound, and a new voice to many genres of music. Listen to his latest BLACK FREQUENCIES. Visit JahmalNichols.net and JahmalNichols.com for more.   CityJazz Sessions is produced by Warren Harper.  Production: Lion's Den Productions Hos...

Listen in for our wonderful conversation with Quincy Troupe and Margaret Porter Troupe ! Quincy has written several books. Among his most famous works are The Pursuit of Happiness and his classic memoir on Miles Davis "Miles and Me". His wife Margaret founded the The Gloster Arts Project which gives kids access to high quality arts education from well known artists. City Ja z z Sessions is produce...

Ron began playing the guitar at the age of 11 and played his first professional performance at the age of 15.  He has held faculty positions at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Wells Fargo Jazz For Teens Program, the Brooklyn–Queens Conservatory of Music, and Jazz At Lincoln Center. He is well known for his works with the 6 and 7 string guitar and bass. Listen in as we discuss his u...

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Caldwell started out as a clarinet player and moved on to the trumpet before learning over 20 instruments. He has played for a variety of entertainers including Vanessa Williams and works for hire on studio albums as a session musician. He has performed on a number of television shows.   Hosts: Ronnie Burrage and Laka Production: Lion's Den Production Producer: Wa...

Join us on this episode of City Jazz Sessions with our guests Niambi Jaha-Echols (inspirational speaker) and Rod Echols (Sound Therapist) as we take a dive into to deep conversations. You won't want to miss this interesting episode. Hosts: Leon Davis & Laka Production: Lion's Den Production Producer: Warren Harper Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with...

Join us for a conversation with Bluesman & Founder of Knox Entertainment, Mr. #IKnowTheBlues , Marquise Knox. Marquise has performed at several dozen blues festivals, performed across Europe, toured with ZZ Top, has recorded 3 albums, and also produces music events. Marquise hails from a musical family deeply rooted in the Blues. He learned to play guitar from his grandmother Lillie. He has pe...

Tune into our livestream conversation with acclaimed singer Brian Owens! We discussed the Music at the Intersection festival taking place Sept 10-12th. Brian is hosting 1 of the 6 stages at the festival, the Fox Theatre. We also catch up with Brian regarding his ever growing music and film projects along with his role as director of Life Creative!   Music and love define the artistry of singe...

Alonzo J. Townsend is a true torchbearer and carrier of the Future and The Legacy Of Blues In St. Louis. He is the youngest son of Delta blues legend and Patriarch of the St. Louis Blues, Henry James "Mule" Townsend and Blues Singer, Vernell Townsend. Alonzo has made it his passion and mission to carry the heritage and become "the voice" of St. Louis' treasured history and vibrant music scene. Alo...

City Jazz Sessions welcomes American Saxophonist, Eric Person. He is prolific as a composer, and ubiquitous as a musical collaborator and artist. In this episode Eric details his early struggles with making it in New York at the age of 19 after moving from St. Louis. His upbringing in faith not only helped fuel his determination to follow his dream, but also influenced many of his album recordings...

In this episode we talk with Russell Gunn, Pan-African Composer, producer and Trumpeter. While his initial musical interest was American Hip-Hop, he has been celebrated as a Jazz trumpeter from his early years to this day. Gunn is the founder, composer, and director of contemporary big band ‘The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra’, with three releases to date - Get It How You Live, Pyramids and his most re...

Hip hop and jazz pianist Chris Swan details the real life story of so many musicians who take the roles that help to pay the bills, but ultimately leave one unfulfilled. Through his struggles he came to realize that there was nothing more important than the pursuit of his dreams and the intention to live a life with as little regret as possible. From St. Louis to the Big Apple and also the twists...

Tune in as hosts Ronnie Burrage and Laka interview guitarist/composer Kelvyn Bell, leader of the avant-funk band Kelvynator.  They discuss Kelvyn's experimental approach to creating music, St. Louis roots, his work as a teacher in producing some of the greatest musicians around the globe, the many avenues that his music career has taken him, influences and philosophies. Kelvyn poignantly stat...

Listen in as we interview keyboardist, producer, songwriter/arranger, and vocalist Ryan Marquez. We discuss his newest album, Saint Unity along with his journey as an artist, his strength of collaborating with the best of the best musicians in the Lou, and most importantly the conscious in the keys! This episode of City Jazz Sessions is hosted by local singer Laka and podcaster Leon Davis Jr. City...

We talk with St. Louis native jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold.  Tune in as we discuss Keyon's journey as an artist, his new role as Jazz St. Louis' creative advisor, his new music, and the Future of the Trumpet! Hosts are renown Jazz drummer Ronnie Burrage & and local soul singer Laka!  Learn more about Keyon at http://www.keyonharrold.com/ City Jazz Sessions is presented by Warren Harp...