City Jazz Sessions

Denise Thimes is a native of St. Louis, MO, and daughter of radio icon, the late Lou “Fatha” Thimes. During her nearly 3 decades of singing, she has performed with great artists including Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the late Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, and Benny Powell to name a few. Visit DeniseThimes.com for more Denise Thimes. 

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Eric Delente violinist

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Dave Grelle, composer/musician is a member of first-rate bands in the St. Louis area. A few include Dave Grelle's Playadors Mound City Starwolf Celebration Street Fighter  Just a few of the albums you can catch him on include:  Joanna Serenko - Best of Me  Funky Butt Brass- On Ward Hip Grease - Greasin' The Feed- Outsider  Tune in as we discuss Dave's start in music and his journey to becoming one of the most sought after keys player on the St. Louis music scene today!

St. Louis native Lynne Fiddmont graduated Boston University before attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music. She has worked with such artists as Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson,  Whitney Houston, Kirk Whalum and Babyface.

www.lynnefiddmont.com

https://chinohillsfoundation.com/chino-hills-concert-series/

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https://musicattheintersection.org/tickets/

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Candice Ivory was born near Memphis, TN, to a family steeped in the musical traditions of the Mississippi Delta. She began performing professionally at 14, singing in jazz and blues bands led by Beale Street legends Billy Gibson, Calvin Newborn, and Charlie Wood.  www.candiceivory.com

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Katarra grew up in a musical family and began her career at an open mic. "My music ranges from emotionally explosive ballads to boom bap grooves to jazz centered Prometheans...all spilling from one place: the soul." https://katarramusic.com/  or  [email protected]

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Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Justin Hoskin is a singer/songwriter and a native of Collinsville, IL. In this interview, we explore his music and motivation. facebook.com/justinhoskinmusic  and [email protected]

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Mark Harris II is a prodigious keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and composer. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, he has always been surrounded by music. He credits his early influences to his father, a jazz enthusiast, and his church family. MarkHarrisJazz.com/

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission. 

Oliver Lake is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, poet, and visual artist. During the 1960s, Lake worked with the Black Artists Group in St. Louis. He has appeared on more than 80 albums as a bandleader, co-leader, and musician.

Gene Lake embodies the contradictions of modern music. He is an all-around drummer who cut his teeth on funk and jazz. He was born in St. Louis, MO, and lived there until age 14, when he moved to New York City and attended the High School of Music and Arts.

Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.