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

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 jhoskinmusic@gmail.com Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission.  ..read more

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.  ..read more

Today's guest is Jahmal Nichols. He is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, also a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. Jahmal is bringing the world a new sound, and a new voice to many genres of music. Listen to his latest BLACK FREQUENCIES. Visit JahmalNichols.net and JahmalNichols.com for more.   CityJazz Sessions is produced by Warren Harper.  Production: Lion's Den Productions Host: Al Caldwell Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission ..read more

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Caldwell started out as a clarinet player and moved on to the trumpet before learning over 20 instruments. He has played for a variety of entertainers including Vanessa Williams and works for hire on studio albums as a session musician. He has performed on a number of television shows.   Hosts: Ronnie Burrage and Laka Production: Lion's Den Production Producer: Warren Harper Music by Ronnie Burrage: "Spling-a-ding" and "In the Realm of Thought" used with permission ..read more

Join us for a conversation with Bluesman & Founder of Knox Entertainment, Mr. #IKnowTheBlues, Marquise Knox. Marquise has performed at several dozen blues festivals, performed across Europe, toured with ZZ Top, has recorded 3 albums, and also produces music events. Marquise hails from a musical family deeply rooted in the Blues. He learned to play guitar from his grandmother Lillie. He has performed with blues legends B.B. King, Pinetop Perkins, and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Listen as Marquise answers the question, What is the Blues? and his journey as an artist and what he sees as the fut ..read more

City Jazz Sessions welcomes American Saxophonist, Eric Person. He is prolific as a composer, and ubiquitous as a musical collaborator and artist. In this episode Eric details his early struggles with making it in New York at the age of 19 after moving from St. Louis. His upbringing in faith not only helped fuel his determination to follow his dream, but also influenced many of his album recordings. Thus far, Eric has released 10 records (Duoscope, Thoughts on God, The Grand Illusion, Rhythm Edge, Reflections, Live at Big Sur, Extra Pressure, More Tales to Tell, Prophecy, and Arrival).  Af ..read more

Hip hop and jazz pianist Chris Swan details the real life story of so many musicians who take the roles that help to pay the bills, but ultimately leave one unfulfilled. Through his struggles he came to realize that there was nothing more important than the pursuit of his dreams and the intention to live a life with as little regret as possible. From St. Louis to the Big Apple and also the twists and turns in between, he has acquired tools to pursue the life he WANTS to live. Music is not just about the sounds, but the human lives that create this beautiful energetic art and energy. Behind the ..read more

Today's guest is John Covelli ..read more

We talk with St. Louis native jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold.  Tune in as we discuss Keyon's journey as an artist, his new role as Jazz St. Louis' creative advisor, his new music, and the Future of the Trumpet! Hosts are renown Jazz drummer Ronnie Burrage & and local soul singer Laka!  Learn more about Keyon at http://www.keyonharrold.com/ City Jazz Sessions is presented by Warren Harper Jr with technical support from Leon Davis Jr ..read more