Jazz St. Louis Celebrates Mother’s Day with Live Jazz Brunch Featuring Renowned Vocalist Anita Jackson

ST. LOUIS, MO (March 17, 2026) — Jazz St. Louis invites families and music lovers to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz in Grand Center. The one-of-a-kind event pairs an elegant brunch experience with a live performance by acclaimed vocalist Anita Jackson, creating a joyful afternoon honoring the extraordinary women in our lives.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with guests invited to enjoy brunch and the welcoming atmosphere before the live performance begins at 12:30 p.m.

Known for her captivating stage presence and soulful voice, Anita Jackson blends gospel roots, jazz tradition, and heartfelt storytelling in performances that are uplifting, moving, and deeply engaging. Her Mother’s Day performance will provide the soundtrack for a celebration filled with great music, exceptional food, and time together with family.

Guests will savor a buffet-style brunch featuring a chef-inspired menu of exceptional cuisine. 

The event takes place at Jazz St. Louis’ Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, located at 3536 Washington Avenue in Grand Center, home to one of the nation’s premier jazz listening rooms and a vibrant hub for performance and music education.

Tickets are $100 per person and include brunch and the live performance. A cash bar will also be available.

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch featuring Anita Jackson
Sunday, May 10, 2026

Doors: 11:30 a.m. | Performance: 12:30 p.m.Jazz St. Louis – Steward Center
3536 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103

Tickets: $100 per person (includes brunch and performance) Cash bar available.

More information and tickets:
https://my.jazzstl.org/4501

St. Louis vocalist Anita Jackson is known for her powerful voice, emotional depth, and dynamic stage presence. Drawing from gospel, jazz, and classic soul traditions, Jackson has built a devoted following through performances that blend musical sophistication with heartfelt storytelling. A longtime presence in the St. Louis jazz community, she has performed with many of the region’s top musicians and regularly appears at leading venues and festivals. Her interpretations of jazz standards and contemporary favorites showcase both vocal virtuosity and a deep connection to the music’s expressive roots.

Jazz St. Louis is a nonprofit 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 nonprofit 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 has an extensive portfolio of education programs aimed at elementary through college students in the greater St. Louis area and beyond. The organization provides field trip experiences, hands-on training programs, in-school clinics and masterclasses, and curricular resources for teachers, all at no cost to participants.