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Ronnie Burrage, the University City High School graduate who went to New York and became one of the greatest jazz drummers in the world, is coming home for a weekend of shows in August!(Between the lines is borrowed from Ronnie's website).
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Ronnie Burrage is considered one of the best jazz musicians on the world scene today. He has played with Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius and is featured on more than 160 recordings; and has toured on all four continents from Siberia to South Africa to Japan.
His musical biography is dynamic and vibrant. He’s also worked with the great names in the music, Frank Morgan, Wallace Roney, Jackie & Rene McLean, James Moody, Gary Bartz, Archie Shepp, Reggie Workman, Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, Pepper Adams, Michael Brecker.
Ronnie Burrage has been an influential teacher. He has served as an instructor at Penn State University, The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and CUNY Brooklyn Conservatory, where he leads one of the most dynamic programs of teaching and performing jazz that exists throughout the country.
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Ronnie and his bands will take over Xavier Hall on the SLU campus, (where New Music Circle has had a great collaboration going for years). and will present a few different looks. His band proper, that he plays with regularly, will play one night. Another night will be a large ensemble community presentation, featuring local artists, and finally a Sunday matinee show will serve as a bit of wildcard for those folks who don't like to stay out late at night or drive after dark.
We don't have all of the details ironed out yet, so this is essentially a "save the date". We will put together ticket purchasing and pricing, get the lineup formalized, maybe get some sponsors lined up, and staff to help out, sound system figured, and then make it official. It's basically official now, with the venue in concrete, the artist excited, and the promoters ready to go. But we won't sell tickets until we are all buttoned up. So, save the date on your calendar, and we will let you know when tickets are available!
Cheers!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Louis Univ-Xavier Hall, 3733 W Pine Mall Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108, United States,St. Louis, Missouri
