St. Louis, MO (October 20, 2025) – Jazz St. Louis is celebrating its 30th anniversary season with an incredible lineup of some of today’s most celebrated jazz artists all season long at the Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz in Grand Center.
December heats up with the powerhouse vocals of Kenny Washington, Jim Manley’s high-octane “Very Manley Holiday Show,” and Denise Thimes’ soulful Christmas swing. The month wraps with a New Year’s Eve blowout as Victor Goines & Friends ring in 2026 with style.
December Subscription Series Performances:
- Kenny Washington (Dec. 3–7): Experience Kenny Washington’s masterful vocals and deep-rooted New Orleans soul. Show times available: Wed – 7:30 pm; Thur – 11:00 am & 7:30 pm; Fri & Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm; Sun – 6:30 pm
December Special Performances:
- Denise Thimes: A Swingin’, Soulful Christmas (Dec. 17–18) – Beloved St. Louis singer Denise Thimes returns for a special holiday performance, blending jazz, gospel, and soulful emotion. Show times available: Wed & Thur – 7:30 pm
- Jim Manley's Very Manley Holiday Show (Dec 12–13) – Trumpeter Jim Manley brings his “screamin’ seven-piece” Mad Brass band for a high-energy holiday celebration. Show times available: Fri & Sat – 7:30 pm
- Victor Goines & Friends – NYE Jazz Celebration (Dec 31) – Jazz St. Louis President & CEO Victor Goines leads an all-star ensemble for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Show times available: Wed – 8:30 pm & 11:00 pm
Running September 2025 through June 2026, the Jazz St. Louis 30th Anniversary Season highlights the rich legacy of jazz in the region, featuring GRAMMY-winning artists, rising stars, and innovative performances, while continuing Jazz St. Louis’ mission to present, educate, and inspire audiences and musicians alike.
All performances will take place at the Steward Center, 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103.
For tickets and more information, including times of performances, visit jazzstl.org.
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About Jazz St. Louis
Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. Each year, Jazz St. Louis presents over 270 performances in its internationally acclaimed concert series. The non-profit organization takes a three-pronged approach to its work: presenting jazz, encouraging and educating future audiences, and nurturing budding musicians. Jazz St. Louis Education programs cultivate leadership and cultural appreciation in the next generation of musicians and listeners through training, educational resources, and transformative engagement with musicians from St. Louis, the U.S., and around the world.
Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. Each year, Jazz St. Louis presents over 270 performances in its internationally acclaimed concert series. The non-profit organization takes a three-pronged approach to its work: presenting jazz, encouraging and educating future audiences, and nurturing budding musicians. Jazz St. Louis Education programs cultivate leadership and cultural appreciation in the next generation of musicians and listeners through training, educational resources, and transformative engagement with musicians from St. Louis, the U.S., and around the world.
