Schedule Includes “MEB: Miles Electric Band” Making its Only Midwest Stop on Its International Tour
St. Louis, MO – Jazz St. Louis continues its milestone 30th Anniversary Season this April with a vibrant month of performances showcasing local innovators, international legends, and electrifying tributes at the Harold & Dorothy Steward Center. From rising St. Louis bandleaders to global icons of Afro-Cuban jazz, April offers a wide-ranging celebration of jazz artistry and community.
A not-to-be missed highlight of the April line-up is MEB: Miles Electric Band, April 8–12. As part of a limited international tour celebrating the legacy of the legendary trumpeter, Jazz St. Louis is one of only a select few venues worldwide hosting the Miles Electric Band — and the only Midwest stop on the tour. The performances offer a rare opportunity to experience the music and spirit of Miles Davis brought to life by musicians directly connected to his groundbreaking electric period.
The complete lineup in April showcases the depth of St. Louis talent with performances by Antonio Foster & The Fellowship, Mardra Thomas, and Good 4 the Soul with Horns, while also welcoming major touring artists including the legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés. Educational engagement remains a focus with special residency activities led by Lewis Nash, Bruce Forman, Alphonso Horn, and Clark Gibson.
April Subscription Series Performances
Antonio Foster & The Fellowship (April 1–2)
Composer, producer, and educator Antonio Foster leads a soulful and cinematic live experience featuring original works and reimagined arrangements rooted in the St. Louis and East St. Louis scene.
Show times: Wed – 7:30 pm | Thu – 7:30 pm
Composer, producer, and educator Antonio Foster leads a soulful and cinematic live experience featuring original works and reimagined arrangements rooted in the St. Louis and East St. Louis scene.
Show times: Wed – 7:30 pm | Thu – 7:30 pm
MEB: Miles Electric Band (April 8–12)
Leading up to the Miles Davis Centennial celebration, Miles Davis alumni and next-generation stars ignite the stage in a high-energy tribute to Davis’s revolutionary electric era.
Show times: Wed, Thu – 7:30 pm | Fri, Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm | Sun – 6:30 pm
Leading up to the Miles Davis Centennial celebration, Miles Davis alumni and next-generation stars ignite the stage in a high-energy tribute to Davis’s revolutionary electric era.
Show times: Wed, Thu – 7:30 pm | Fri, Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm | Sun – 6:30 pm
Chucho Valdés (April 22–26)
Jazz master Chucho Valdés brings decades of innovation and Afro-Cuban brilliance to the Jazz St. Louis stage.
Show times: Wed, Thu – 7:30 pm | Fri, Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm | Sun – 6:30 pm
Jazz master Chucho Valdés brings decades of innovation and Afro-Cuban brilliance to the Jazz St. Louis stage.
Show times: Wed, Thu – 7:30 pm | Fri, Sat – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm | Sun – 6:30 pm
Special Artist Residency Program Performance
Lewis Nash, Bruce Forman, Alphonso Horn & Clark Gibson (April 3–4)
An all-star collective of acclaimed jazz masters leads performances alongside community workshops and masterclasses as part of the Jazz St. Louis Residency Program.
Show times: Fri – 7:30 pm | Sat – 7:30 pm
An all-star collective of acclaimed jazz masters leads performances alongside community workshops and masterclasses as part of the Jazz St. Louis Residency Program.
Show times: Fri – 7:30 pm | Sat – 7:30 pm
STL Made Performances
An Evening with Mardra Thomas (April 16)
Vocalist Mardra Thomas delivers a compelling, emotive performance rooted in jazz tradition and soul.
Show time: Thu – 7:30 pm
Vocalist Mardra Thomas delivers a compelling, emotive performance rooted in jazz tradition and soul.
Show time: Thu – 7:30 pm
Good 4 the Soul with Horns (April 17–18)
A powerhouse ensemble blending jazz, funk, fusion, gospel, and R&B into an unforgettable high-energy performance.
Show times: Fri – 7:30 pm | Sat – 7:30 pm
A powerhouse ensemble blending jazz, funk, fusion, gospel, and R&B into an unforgettable high-energy performance.
Show times: Fri – 7:30 pm | Sat – 7:30 pm
Running September 2025 through June 2026, the Jazz St. Louis 30th Anniversary Season highlights the rich legacy of jazz in the region through GRAMMY-winning artists, emerging stars, and innovative performances while continuing the organization’s mission to present, educate, and inspire.
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.
Downloadable press images are available here.
About Jazz St. Louis
Jazz St. Louis is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the uniquely American art form of jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. Presenting more than 270 performances each year, the organization is committed to nurturing future audiences and supporting the next generation of musicians through transformative educational programs at no cost to participants.
Jazz St. Louis is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the uniquely American art form of jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. Presenting more than 270 performances each year, the organization is committed to nurturing future audiences and supporting the next generation of musicians through transformative educational programs at no cost to participants.
