St. Louis, MO – In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, Jazz St. Louis welcomes some of the city’s most acclaimed jazz artists this January at the Harold & Dorothy Steward Center, offering audiences unforgettable performances to kick off the New Year.
January brings genre-defying sounds of The Bad Plus, followed by St. Louis favorite Bernard Terry and his hard-swinging quartet. Jason Swagler brings soulful, masterful jazz to the stage, and the month wraps with a celebration of Grace Kelly’s 20th anniversary with a joy-filled, genre-blending performance.
January Subscription Series Performances:
The Bad Plus (Jan. 14–18): Genre-defying jazz innovators The Bad Plus bring a bold new sound to Jazz St. Louis. Show times available: Wed, Thur – 7:30 pm; Fri & Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm; Sun – 6:30 pm
Bernard Terry Quartet (Jan. 22): One of St. Louis’s most in‑demand bassists returns with a hard‑swinging quartet performance. Show times available: Thur – 7:30 pm
Jason Swagler (Jan. 23–24): Jason Swagler brings decades of experience and artistry to the Jazz St. Louis stage. From directing the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars to sharing the stage with legends like Joey DeFrancesco and Michael McDonald, Swagler’s sound is soulful, refined, and deeply rooted in the fabric of St. Louis jazz. Show times available: Fri & Sat – 7:30 pm
Grace Kelly (Jan 28–Feb 1): Celebrate Grace Kelly’s 20th anniversary with a genre-blending, joy-filled performance. Show times available: Wed, Thur – 7:30 pm; Fri & Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm; Sun – 6:30 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.
