Mae 
"Lady Jazz"
Wheeler"

Our dear friend, and favorite performer, is recuperating from surgery...we pray for her speedy recovery.  Please send cards care of Brandt's Cafe
6525 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63130
We will soon announce a musicians benefit concert for "Lady Jazz".


CAT SANSONE
Wed. Nov 22
Sat. Nov 25
 
Cat Sansone performs soul, r&b, retro and current hits like you've never heard them before.  Her smooth tones and luscious vibrato will melt your musical soul.  She brings to the Brandt's stage an engaging force that will entertain you again and again.  She blew us away the first time we heard her.  Keep your eye on this one we think she will take St. Louis by storm.  Don't miss her!

Kirk Whalum

I also had an extraordinary live music experience seeing Kirk Whalum's 77-year-old uncle (and/or godfather?), Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum, who played with Count Basie, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, but never made a record. Rendezvous learned about him from Kirk and signed Peanuts, who plays genius sax and piano, and he has a voice like velvet. His set, backed by Kirk and several other great musicians, was so amazing that everyone in the room seemed to sigh collectively and say quietly after each song "oh, yeah" or "beautiful." Indeed, it was exquisite and heartbreakingly beautiful. A friend, a recovering rocker who I personally turned on to jazz about a year ago, accompanied me. Afterward, my friend said, "That's one of the best things I've ever heard. Am I on heroin?" I answered, "No, man. That was Jimi Hendrix, except jazz."
Carol Archer
radioandrecords.com

314-727-3663

• Has sold over 20,000 copies of his CDs independently
• Javier was nominated for "Best Male Vocals" at the 2006 International Online Music Awards!
• 2005 Budweiser True Music Artist
• Voted best World and Pop band in St. Louis 2000-04.
• Javier has had 7 songs featured on MTVs Real World 2000-05.
• He has shared the stage with Ben Folds, The Roots, Los Lobos, G-Love, Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler and more.

entertainment for tonight
to be announced

with Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald.

Once I asked David Sanborn if he knew him and he said, 'Of course I do. Who doesn't know "Peanuts" Whalum?'

This man is a giant... he's a five foot five giant!"

- Kirk Whalum

with Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald.

Once I asked David Sanborn if he knew him and he said, 'Of course I do. Who doesn't know "Peanuts" Whalum?'

This man is a giant... he's a five foot five giant!"

- Kirk Whalum

314-727-3663

• Has sold over 20,000 copies of his CDs independently
• Javier was nominated for "Best Male Vocals" at the 2006 International Online Music Awards!
• 2005 Budweiser True Music Artist
• Voted best World and Pop band in St. Louis 2000-04.
• Javier has had 7 songs featured on MTVs Real World 2000-05.
• He has shared the stage with Ben Folds, The Roots, Los Lobos, G-Love, Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler and more.

with Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald.

Once I asked David Sanborn if he knew him and he said, 'Of course I do. Who doesn't know "Peanuts" Whalum?'

This man is a giant... he's a five foot five giant!"

- Kirk Whalum

Forming The Urge while in high school in St. Louis , Steve made eight records with the band, and they toured for over a decade with heavyweights such as 311, Korn, Incubus and many others before disbanding in 2001.

Their three major label records on Immortal/Epic and Immortal/Virgin Records sold over one million copies worldwide in 1998. 

The Urge scored a Billboard top ten hit.  Jump Right In, featuring Nick Hexum of 311 off their album Master of Styles.

   Since then, Steve has released three additional solo records: Here We Go Again, Last Of The Dominoes, and Pacific Standard Time.

  Steve Ewing has molded music from the past that inspired him into a new style and sound that expands upon his accomplishments and will begin to define him as the solo artist for the future.

Spend the Holidays
with a Legend!

"One of St. Louis most exciting jazz talents"

"A St. Louis Jazz legend!"
KTVI TV

with Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald.

Once I asked David Sanborn if he knew him and he said, 'Of course I do. Who doesn't know "Peanuts" Whalum?'

This man is a giant... he's a five foot five giant!"

- Kirk Whalum

entertainment for tonight
to be announced

314-727-3663

• Has sold over 20,000 copies of his CDs independently
• Javier was nominated for "Best Male Vocals" at the 2006 International Online Music Awards!
• 2005 Budweiser True Music Artist
• Voted best World and Pop band in St. Louis 2000-04.
• Javier has had 7 songs featured on MTVs Real World 2000-05.
• He has shared the stage with Ben Folds, The Roots, Los Lobos, G-Love, Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler and more.

Rendezvous Entertainment
Recording Artist

Hugh "Peanuts"
Whalum
"by request" 


Just back from performing on
The Dave Koz and Friends
Jazz Cruise
fo

r Jazz Cruise info please click below
www.jazzcruisellc.com

with Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald.

Once I asked David Sanborn if he knew him and he said, 'Of course I do. Who doesn't know "Peanuts" Whalum?'

This man is a giant... he's a five foot five giant!"

- Kirk Whalum

Amy's Back for the Holidays!  
Celebrate!!

Spend the Holidays
with a Legend!

"One of St. Louis most exciting jazz talents"

"A St. Louis Jazz legend!"
KTVI TV

A native of Lafayette, Indiana, Michael Kelsey cut his musical teeth on electric lead and bass guitars in a variety of cover bands from progressive jazz to rock. He spent five years as a recording engineer and arranger in his own studio before closing it to pursue his solo career. After placing as a finalist in a Guitar Player Magazine's national competition, he switched from electric to acoustic guitar to take advantage of the broader variety of sounds, moods and nuances available from this instrument that could increase the dimensions of his music.
Michael has toured nationally as the opening act for Blind Melon and Dishwalla. He has opened shows for such notables as Adrian Legg, Tim Reynolds, Cowboy Junkies, The Bodeans and John Wesley Harding. 
After performing an opening set for folk artist David Wilcox, David described Kelsey's show as 'Cirque Du Soleil' on acoustic guitar."

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Motown, R&B, Blues, Jazz
and more!
Backed by the Satin Trio
it's a jam packed night of 
great music and Fun!

Five Course Dinner
$75.00/guest
includes personal sized bottle of champagne, hats, noise makers and fun!
($60 for reservations before 6pm)

or

$10 Cover & two drink minimum in the lounge

Music 7:30pm - 1am

Dinner Reservations Required
314-727-3663
(dinner seatings before 9:30pm limited to two hours...dinner guests are welcomed to join us in the lounge with no cover charge)

A couple of months ago, StLJN had a brief item about longtime St. Louis mainstay Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum signing with Rendezvous Music, the company owned by saxophonist Dave Koz that already included Whalum's nephew, smooth jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum, on its roster of artists.

Now we've found out a bit more about Rendezvous' plans for the elder Whalum, courtesy of Cheryl Hughey, who's handling publicity for the Rendezvous All-Stars appearance at the Pageant next month. Later this year, Rendezvous will reissue Whalum's eponymous 2001 CD, originally recorded for Top Drawer, a small custom label established by Kirk Whalum prior to his signing with Rendezvous. Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum, the CD, will get new cover artwork and will receive nationwide distribution under the combined imprint of Rendezvous/Top Drawer.

It'll be interesting to see how Rendezvous markets the Whalum CD, as it is very much a straightahead jazz recording, rather than one in the smooth jazz that has been the label's meat and potatoes. Based on a couple of listens, I can see the material and production style appealing to fans of both Cole brothers - Nat "King" and Freddy, that is - as well as to those who enjoy the saloon song stylings of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The production by Kirk Whalum is nicely understated, showing off his uncle's talents as vocalist, pianist and saxophonist in a program of swing, standards and ballads.

Peanuts Whalum News
Peanuts Whalum on St. Louis Jazz Notes
Local Jazz Legend Starts Music Scholarship

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