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Annual Valentine Celebration

2010-11-02T06:51:00.005-05:00

Mardra & Reggie Thomas’ Annual Valentine Celebration
Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Avenue
Friday February 11
Saturday February 12
Monday February 14
Two Sets: 8:30pm & 10:15pm.

SIUE Vocal Jazz Ensemble

2010-11-02T06:49:00.004-05:00

Sat/Sun December 4&5 3-5pm
Reggie Thomas with SIUE Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Dec 18 & 19 - Carols in the Garden

2010-11-02T06:49:00.003-05:00

Sat & Sun December 18 &19 3-5pm
Mardra & Reggie Thomas Holiday Music
Carols in the Garden*Missouri Botanical *Gardens Kemper House
(314)577-5140

All District Band Performance

2010-11-02T06:48:00.000-05:00

Fri & Sat November 19 & 20
Reggie Thomas Directing All District Band
South Central Missouri MEA
Marshfield, MO

District 6 Jazz Choir

2010-11-02T06:47:00.000-05:00

Saturday November 13th
Reggie Thomas Directing District 6 Jazz Choir
Belleville West High School Belleville, Illinois

Mardra Thomas Vocalist in the Jazz Story

2010-11-02T06:46:00.002-05:00

Tuesday November 9th
Mardra Thomas Vocalist in the Jazz Story
Carol Beth True, Randy Holmes, Eric Foreman, Kevin Gianino
Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Blvd.
(314) 533-9900
314.533.2958314.533.2958

Reggie Thomas with Jeff Campbell & Rick Haydon

2010-11-02T06:46:00.001-05:00

Thursday Nov. 4th 7pm
Reggie Thomas with Jeff Campbell & Rick Haydon
Club Jazz Juniper Hall Birch Creek Music * Center Egg Harbor, WI
(920) 868-3763

Saxophonist Rickey Woodard

2010-11-02T06:43:00.000-05:00

Saturday October 16th 9pm
Reggie Thomas with Saxophonist Rickey Woodard
Robbie’s House of Jazz 20 Allen Ave Webster Groves, MO

Club Jazz Juniper Hall @ Birch Creek

2010-11-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

Thursday Nov. 4th 7pm
Reggie Thomas with Jeff Campbell & Rick Haydon
Club Jazz Juniper Hall Birch Creek Music * Center Egg Harbor, WI
(920) 868-3763

Faculty Jazz Recital

2010-10-02T06:44:00.000-05:00

Saturday October 30th 2pm
Professor Reginald Thomas, Piano/Organ
Faculty Jazz Recital * Newsong Fellowship
201 Saint Louis St Edwardsville, IL
Among the music presented will be the premiere of the newly completed “Suite Sankofa” which will feature guest artists Gary Hobbs (drums) and Clay Jenkins (trumpet), SIUE professor, Rick Haydon (guitar), the SIUE Vocal Jazz Ensemble and dancers from the SIUE-ESL Center for Performing Arts.
This concert is free and open to the public
Friday October 29th 9pm
FOUR * 4 Reginald Thomas in FOUR * 4 Jazz Organ Group
Robbie’s House of Jazz 20 Allen Ave Webster Groves, MO

Sheldon Jazz Quintet

2010-10-02T06:42:00.000-05:00

Saturday October 16th 7-8pm
Mardra & Reggie Thomas with Sheldon Jazz Quintet
St. Louis Science Center SciFest 2010

Reggie Thomas and Ann Hampton Callaway

2010-10-02T06:37:00.001-05:00

October 9th 7:30pm
Reggie Thomas performing with Ann Hampton Callaway
Crimi Auditorium Aurora University Arts & Ideas Series - Aurora, Illinois

Reggie Thomas with Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker

2010-10-02T06:36:00.000-05:00

Sunday October 3rd Noon
Reggie Thomas with Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker accompany Vocalist
Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz
National Museum of the American Indian Washington, DC

Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz

2010-10-02T06:32:00.003-05:00

Monday October 4th 7:30pm
Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz
Reggie Thomas with Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker w/ Vocal Finalist Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theatre Washington, DC

A Portrait of Lady Day

2010-08-14T11:17:00.002-05:00

Mardra & Reggie Thomas "A Portrait of Lady Day"

(The Music of Billie Holiday)

Emerson Theatre*Harris Stowe State University 3026 Laclede St. Louis

Hear the Music of Legendary Jazz Vocalist -BILLIE HOLIDAY. After an Elegant Dinner Mardra performs an extraordinary concert with the Reggie Thomas Ensemble which features Rodney "The Bass Man" Whitaker, Marti Morrison on Drums and Saxophonist Jason Swaggler. Critics have remarked “Mardra Thomas may be one of the best vocalists to interpret Holiday. Her realistic portrayal and vocals are mesmerizing”. Harris Stowe University presents dinner and concert. Don’t miss this event!

RESERVATIONS Call Theater Manager Beverly Brennan (314) 340-5975

Dinner(6:30) & Concert $25/Concert Only(8PM) $15

Fox Jazz Fest

2010-08-13T11:16:00.001-05:00

Mardra & Reggie Thomas Trio

Zeb Briskovich & Miles Vandiver

Saturday September 4th 3pm

Fox Jazz Fest

Jefferson Park Menasha, WI

http://www.foxjazzfest.com/

Prescott Jazz Summit

2010-08-12T11:16:00.001-05:00

Reggie Thomas

August 27-29

PRESCOTT JAZZ SUMMIT 2010
Prescott, Arizona

http://www.bigbandjazz.net/new-design/calendar.asp

FOX JAZZ Festival

2010-08-11T13:52:00.000-05:00

Saturday September 4th

Mardra & The Reggie Thomas Trio

FOX JAZZ Festival /Jefferson Park Menasha Wisconsin

All Comers Big Band in London

2010-06-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

19 June 14:00 (2pm)

Reggie Thomas with All Comers Big Band

Free Stage, Barbican Centre in London

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Faculty Performance

2010-06-17T00:01:00.001-05:00

June 17 15:00 (3pm)

Reggie Thomas with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington - Faculty Performance

Location: Paradise Gardens/Victoria Park London

Birch Creek Big Band Performances

2010-04-11T13:49:00.002-05:00

Wednesday-Sunday August4th-8th & Wednesday-Saturday August 11th-14th

Mardra & Reggie Thomas Performing with the Birch Creek Academy Big Band

Birch Creek Music Center, Egg Harbor-Door County Wisconsin

Reggie Thomas Trio

2010-04-11T13:48:00.000-05:00

Friday & Saturday July 16 & 17  8:30PM 10:15PM

Reggie Thomas Trio. 2 Sets Jazz St. Louis - Jazz at the Bistro

Saturday June 5th 6pm

An Elegant Evening with Lady Day

2010-04-11T13:47:00.004-05:00

An Elegant Evening with Lady Day

Dinner and Concert with the Music of Billie Holiday

Saturday June 5th 7PM

Harris Stowe University
St. Louis MO

OGD w/Mardra Thomas

2010-04-11T13:46:00.003-05:00


Reggie Thomas' OGD Jazz Organ Group with Mardra Thomas, Rick Haydon and
Marty Morrison

Chesterton Jazz Festival, Chesterton, IN

Saturday May 22nd @ 7PM

Your Blues Ain't Like Mine

2010-04-11T13:44:00.000-05:00

Sunday May 16th 1PM

Mardra Thomas & The Reggie Thomas Trio

Your Blues Ain't Like Mine - Scott Joplin House

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
2658 Delmar
St. Louis, MO

Reggie Thomas in Concert

2010-04-11T13:43:00.002-05:00

Monday April 26 8PM

Reggie Thomas in Concert

Eau Claire Memorial High School,  Eau Claire, WI

Reggie Thomas with Jason Swaggler

2010-04-11T13:43:00.001-05:00

Saturday April 24th

Reggie Thomas with Jason Swaggler

Bosa Nova Alton, IL

The Jazz Story

2010-04-11T13:41:00.001-05:00

Tuesday April 20th 10AM

The Jazz Story - Mardra Thomas in the Jazz Story Educational Concert at Sheldon Concert Hall St. Louis, MO. Experience the story of America's unique creation, Jazz -- from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock!

Featuring Carolbeth True, Eric Foreman, Randy Holmes and Kevin Gianino

Call 314.533.9900 for details

Genesis Performing Arts Foundation

2010-04-11T13:40:00.001-05:00

Sunday April 18th 5PM

Ronald Carter,  Russell Gunn, Reggie Thomas in connection with Anthony Wiggins Perform for the Genesis Performing Arts Foundation

Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Ave
St. Louis
www.gaafam.org or call (618) 741-0898

4 Four- Performance and CD Release

2010-04-11T13:38:00.000-05:00

Saturday April 17th 9PM

4 Four- Performance and CD release: 4 features Rick Haydon, Gary Hobbs, Clay Jenkins and Reggie Thomas

Robbie's House of Jazz
20 Allen Avenue
Webster Groves, MO
($10 admission)

The Jazz Story

2010-04-11T13:36:00.000-05:00

Tuesday April 13th 10:30AM

The Jazz Story - Mardra Thomas in the Jazz Story Educational Concert at Sheldon Concert Hall St. Louis, MO. Experience the story of America's unique creation, Jazz -- from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock! Featuring Carolbeth True, Eric Foreman, Randy Holmes and Kevin Gianino

Call 314.533.9900 for details

Reggie Thomas Trio

2010-04-11T13:35:00.000-05:00

Saturday April 10th 3PM

Nu-Art Series presents: The Reggie Thomas Project

Metropolitan Gallery 2936 Locust Street St. Louis, MO

OGD @ Culver - Stockton Jazz Festival

2010-02-13T10:18:00.001-06:00

Thursday March 25th

Culver -Stockton College Jazz Festival Concert featuring Reggie Thomas’ OGD Jazz Organ Group with Mardra Thomas, Rick Haydon and Marty Morrison
One College Hill Canton, MO

Day of Percussion

2010-02-13T10:16:00.001-06:00

Saturday March 13th

Reggie Thomas with Steve Haughton ILLINOIS CHAPTER DAY OF PERCUSSION hosted by McKendree University
701 College Road
Lebanon, Il

"Pocketbook Monologues"

2010-02-13T10:14:00.000-06:00

Saturday March 6

Mardra Thomas performs in the "Pocketbook Monologues" by Author Sharon McGee
Forest Park Community College
5600 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110

Jazz Story Educational @ Sheldon

2010-02-13T10:13:00.000-06:00

Tuesday February 23rd 10AM

Mardra Thomas in the Jazz Story Educational Concert at Sheldon Concert Hall Experience the story of America's unique creation, jazz -- from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock! Featuring Carolbeth True, Eric Foreman, Randy Holmes and Kevin Gianino Call 314.533.9900 for details

Jazz Vespers in NYC

2010-02-13T10:12:00.001-06:00

Sunday February 21st 5:00 PM

St. Peter’s Church Jazz Vespers: Clay Jenkins Quartet featuring Reggie Thomas
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street
New York, New York 10022

Reggie with Clay Jenkins Jazz Quartet

2010-02-13T10:10:00.000-06:00

Saturday February 20th 7:30PM

Reggie Thomas with the Clay Jenkins Jazz Quartet
Christ Church Riverdale
5030 Henry Hudson Parkway
The Bronx, New York 10471
(718)543-1011

Powell Symphony Hall

2010-02-13T10:08:00.001-06:00

Wednesday February 17th 7PM

Reggie Thomas Pianist at On Stage at Powell Symphony Hall St. Louis Musical Heritage Music of Miles Davis, Scott Joplin and Friends with Jazz St. Louis
Powell Hall 718 N. Grand Blvd.
Sponsored by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation

Celebrate the Gospel/Celebrate Love

2010-02-13T10:06:00.001-06:00

Sunday February 14th 3PM

Celebrate the Gospel/Celebrate Love-Missouri Botanical Gardens
Vocalist Mardra Thomas w/ Reggie Thomas Quartet featuring
SIUE Vocal Jazz Ensemble Directed by Professor Reginald Thomas
http://www.mobot.org/events/holidayevents/christmas_carols.asp

Valentine's Weekend

2010-02-12T10:04:00.002-06:00

Friday/Saturday/Sunday February 12th, 13th, & 14th (2Sets 8:30&10:15)

MARDRA & REGGIE THOMAS QUARTET
Jazz at the Bistro Concert Series VALENTINE’S WEEKEND
3536 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314 289.4030
Ticket Reservations Recommended www.metrotix.com or www.jatb.org

Stevie Wonder "Songs In The Key Of Life"

2010-02-10T10:03:00.000-06:00

Wednesday February 10th at 7PM

The Reggie Thomas Group (featuring Mardra Thomas, Charles Glenn and Rick Haydon) and the East St. Louis Senior High School Jazz Band celebrate Black History Month with the music of Stevie Wonder “Songs In The Key Of Life”. This concert is FREE and open to the public!

Haiti Benefit Concert

2010-02-09T10:01:00.000-06:00

Tuesday, February 9th at 7:30 PM

Sheldon Concert Hall St. Louis Musicians for Haiti Benefit Concert Proceeds for DOCTORS Without BORDERS. Hosted by Julius Hunter and featuring Mardra & Reggie Thomas, Brian Owens, Mayor Taylor, Bottoms up Blues Gang, Peter Martin, Kim Massie, Christine Brewer and Peter Henderson. An All-Star line-up of St. Louis musicians donate their time and talents for a one-night-only concert event to raise money for Haitian earthquake relief. Also, don’t miss your chance to bid on beautiful artwork in our silent auction! All pieces generously donated by local visual artists.

CD Listening Discussion

2010-02-09T10:00:00.000-06:00

Tuesday February 9th 7PM

Borders Books & Music CD Listening Club/Discussion: Pianist and Professor of Music: Reginald Thomas will host Jazz St. Louis’ CD Listening Club and lead a discussion on Stevie Wonder’s recording “Songs In the Key of Life”. JSL Executive Director Gene Dobbs Bradford will serve as moderator. The Jazz St. Louis CD Listening Club is generously supported by the Whitaker Foundation. RSVP to Devin Rodino at 314.289.4144 and reserve your spot today! Borders Books and Music1519 S. Brentwood Blvd St. Louis Mo Free Of Charge

Mardra and Reggie Thomas in Concert

2010-01-17T09:59:00.000-06:00

Sunday January 17th 6 PM

St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers 9030 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63117 (314) 991-3424 StLouisJazzandBluesVespers.com

Bob Borgstede Scholarship Fundraiser Memorial Concert

2010-01-15T09:55:00.000-06:00

Friday January 15th 7PM

Bob Borgstede Scholarship Fundraiser Memorial Concert * Rialto Ballroom (Grand @ Olive) Mardra and Reggie Thomas perform with SIUE Jazz Faculty

Carols in the Garden

2009-11-11T20:07:00.000-06:00

Sunday December 13th 3-5PM

Carols in the Garden-Missouri Botanical Gardens

SIUE Vocal Jazz Ensemble Directed by Professor Reginald Thomas

Jazz Vocalist Mardra Thomas w/Reggie Thomas Quartet

Great American Jazz Series

2009-11-11T20:05:00.001-06:00

Thursday December 3rd 7:30 PM

Great American Jazz Series* Carl Allen/Rodney Whitaker Projctn

University of Northern Florida-Jacksonville Carl Allen, drums Rodney Whitaker, bass Rodney Jones, guitar ,Reggie Thomas, piano/organ, Vincent Herring, saxophone

"CHOPS"

2009-11-11T20:01:00.003-06:00

Sunday November 22^nd 6PM

“CHOPS” 18^th Annual Whitaker International Film Festival Reginald Thomas Host Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Film WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Webster Grove, MO Winifred Moore Auditorium 470 East Lockwood Ave

Film tells the story of students in an acclaimed public-school jazz program in Jacksonville, Music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and serves as a judge for the Essentially Ellington festival, which is depicted in the film.

Wisconsin Tour

2009-11-11T19:59:00.000-06:00

Tues-Fri November 17-20

Reginald Thomas & Rick Haydon
Wisconsin Tour Clinics & Concert
Wauwatosa (17th)-Sun Prairie (18th)- Door County(19-20) (Artists in Schools)
Egg Harbor Friday 20th Birch Creek Music Performance 20 Juniper Hall

Jazz at Lincoln Center - Essentially Ellington

2009-11-11T19:17:00.002-06:00

Monday November 16th 6-8PM

Reggie Thomas Conducting Open Rehearsal Workshop

Jazz at Lincoln Center - Essentially Ellington Festival Material

Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314 289.4033

Kansas City Blue Room

2009-11-11T19:16:00.002-06:00

Friday November 13th*8:30PM

Reggie Thomas on Hammond B-3 Organ with the Will Matthews Trio

Kansas City Blue Room 1616 East 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64108 816 474-8463

American Pianist Association Performance

2009-11-11T19:15:00.002-06:00

Wednesday November 11th * 6PM

American Pianist Association

Reginald Thomas Live Performance Broadcast on WFYI.FM

30th Anniversary Celebration/Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis, IN

http://americanpianists.org/events/calendar.aspx?id=71

SIUE Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert

2009-11-11T19:12:00.000-06:00

Sunday November 8th * 5PM

SIUE Vocal Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Conducted by Professor Reggie Thomas

Student solo singers will also be featured as well as guest vocalist, Mardra Thomas

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Dunham Hall Room 1109

October 2009 Events

2009-07-28T19:50:00.001-05:00

Fri 2nd: MARDRA & REGGIE in CONCERT at EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE Union, MO

Sun 4th: SCOTT JOPLIN HOUSE St. Louis, MO

Thu 15th - Sun 18th: Lady Day at the Boston Bistro Ivory Theatre St. Louis, MO

Thu 22nd - Sun 25th: Lady Day at the Boston Bistro Ivory Theatre St. Louis, MO

For More Information Contact Venue or email gladtidings@charter.net or www.mrtjazz.com

September 2009 Events

2009-07-28T19:49:00.002-05:00

Fri 4th & Sat 5th: Reggie w/ Scott Alberici St. Louis Jazz at the Bistro

Fri 11th: Kansas City BLUE ROOM

Sat 12TH: CLAYTON ARTS FAIR Clayton, MO

Sat 19th: OLD WEBSTER MO JAZZ & BLUES FEST "Standard Time Quintet"

For More Information Contact Venue or email gladtidings@charter.net or www.mrtjazz.com

August 2009 Events

2009-07-28T19:46:00.002-05:00

Wed 5th- Sat 8th: BIG Band - Birch Creek Music Center Egg Harbor, WI

Wed 12th- Sat 15th: BIG Band - Birch Creek Music Center Egg Harbor, WI

Thu 27th - Mon 31th: PRESCOT JAZZ SUMMITT Prescott, AZ

For More Information Contact Venue or email gladtidings@charter.net or www.mrtjazz.com

July 2009 Events

2009-07-28T19:44:00.000-05:00

Friday 10th & Saturday 11th

Publish Post

St. Louis JAZZ at the BISTRO “Jazz Organ” Trio

2009-01-16T22:40:00.002-06:00

FEBRUARY 27 & 28

REGGIE THOMAS

Clinician for Jazz at Lincoln Center

Moscow, Idaho

The Sheldon: Mardi Gras Celebration

2009-01-16T22:38:00.001-06:00

MONDAY & TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23 & 24TH 10AM

Mardra & Reggie Thomas

Mardi gras celebration

SHELDON COFFEE CONCERT

Ticket Prices
$12 orchestra / $10 balcony

3648 Washington Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63108 314 533.9900

Jazz at the Bistro: Valentine's Weekend

2009-01-16T22:36:00.002-06:00

FRIDAY/SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13&14 (2Sets 8:30&10:15)

Jazz at the Bistro Concert Series

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

With MARDRA & REGGIE THOMAS QUARTET

Mardra Thomas’ soulful vocals coupled with the endless groove of the Reggie Thomas Quartet make for a sweet and swingin’ Valentine’s Celebration like no other. This perfect match will make your weekend musical and memorable.

Ticket Reservations Recommended $25.00 www.metrotix.com or www.jatb.org

3536 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314 289.4030

REGGIE THOMAS with OGD

2009-01-16T22:35:00.000-06:00

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11 7PM

REGGIE THOMAS with OGD (Jazz- Organ*Guitar*Drums)

3rd Baptist Church * Sponsored by American Family Insurance

Free Admittance with Can Good Gift for Food Outreach

620 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314 289.4030

2009-01-16T22:32:00.001-06:00

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8th at 3PM

Mardra & Reggie Thomas in Concert

Missouri Botanical Gardens “Celebrate the Gospel”

St. Louis’ own Mardra Thomas is the featured vocalist this year at Missouri Botanical Gardens “Celebrate the Gospel” - Sunday February 8th at 3P.M. in the Shoenberg Theater. What a celebration this will be. Mardra returns this year with world class pianist Reggie Thomas and they are joined by Guitarist Rick Haydon, Bassist John King and Drummer Marty Morrison. This event has been celebrated for the past 20 years, but this year’s observance of Black History Month in the Gardens will lend an even deeper sense of honor and pride as we welcome our first African-American president Barack Obama. You will experience the foundation of the wealth of riches Negro Spirituals have given this nation, on through decades of gospel music that have framed our history throughout modern day and into contemporary favorite songs praise. Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Regular Admission applies. 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 577-5100 /events hotline: (314) 577-9400 - 1-800-642-8842 www.mobot.org

Band Director’s Academy Concert

2009-01-16T22:24:00.003-06:00

SATURDAY JANUARY 17 AT 9PM

Pianist Reggie Thomas

Jazz at Lincoln Center's

Band Director’s Academy Concert

Zsa Zsa's Supper Club
609 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

2008-11-29T18:34:00.002-06:00

MONDAY DECEMBER 31 9:30-11:30PM

First Night – Saint Louis 2009 Kaleidoscope Celebration

Music of the “Mighty Spinners “Tribute Concert

Musical Director Reggie Thomas

Featuring: Reggie Williams, Harold Aldridge, Brian Owens, Kwamina Walker-Williams

A button serves as your admission ticket to all FIRST NIGHT activities may be purchased in advance for $8.00 and at the gate for $10.00. A Kaleidoscope of activities, colors, lights, musical entertainment and performances unfolds on New Year's Eve in Grand Center for First Night®–Saint Louis as we dance, play, act, create and sing our way into 2009! A very artful party transforms the streetscapes, parks, buildings, theaters, churches and concert halls throughout Grand Center into a fun, informative and unique way for the community to experience multiple forms of art on an evening to celebrate uniqueness, commonness and the coming of the New Year! Top off the evening with two spectacular fireworks displays!
The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108

Kemper House

2008-11-29T18:18:00.001-06:00

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14 3-5PM Kemper House
MARDRA & REGGIE THOMAS

SIUE JAZZ VOCAL EMSEMBLE

Missouri Botanical Gardens/“Carols in the Gardens”

Santa in his sleigh, musicians and carolers, and roasting chestnuts—it’s all part of this celebration of the sounds of the season. Five choirs, a brass ensemble, a jazz combo, and a harpist will perform throughout Garden grounds. Mulled cider, hot chocolate, and cookies will be available for purchase, and the Garden Gate Shop will be open for holiday shopping. Don’t miss this year’s special display of gingerbread houses. Regular Garden admissions apply.

4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110 Automated events hotline: (314) 577-9400

Pocketbook Monologues

2008-11-29T17:30:00.000-06:00

Sunday November 30th

4pm Celebrity Purse Auction/Hors D’oeuvres

5:30 Denise Thimes Jazz Vocal Concert

6:30 Sharon McGhee’s Pocketbook Monologues

Performed by

Sharon McGhee- LaDonna Tittle- Denise Thimes- Mardra Thomas

3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Tickets 314 534-1111

Whitaker Community Concerts

2008-11-29T17:00:00.001-06:00

THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 7:30PM

Whitaker Community Concerts

REGGIE THOMAS GROUP

with ANTHONY WIGGINS ON TRUMPET

The Black Cat Theatre - Free/Open for Public

2810 Sutton Boulevard | Maplewood, MO 63143

JAZZ CAFÉ at MUSIC HALL

2008-11-28T22:00:00.000-06:00

JAZZ CAFÉ at MUSIC HALL

Friday & Saturday, Nov 28-Nov 29

Two Shows Each Night 10pm & 11:59pm

Victor Goines

Quartet

With

Reggie Thomas-piano

Rodney Whitaker-bass

Herlin Riley-drums

350 Madison Detroit, MI 48226

313.887.8500

Jazz At Lincoln Center

2008-10-28T12:00:00.001-05:00

New York City’s DIZZY’S CLUB Coca Cola

Tue-Sun, Oct 28-Nov 2

Victor Goines Quintet

With

Wycliffe Gordon,

Reggie Thomas

Carlos Henriquez

Terreon Gully

33 W 60th St New York, NY 10023 (212) 258-9595

MasterCard card holders: Receive exclusive access to a premium table at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola when you use your MasterCard to make and pay for a reservation. (Phone reservations only at: 212.258.9595. Table subject to availability.)

Win a copy of Victor Goines' New Adventures (Criss Cross Records, 2006) featuring Peter Martin, Carlos Henriquez and Greg Hutchinson or Pastels of Ballads & Blues (Rosemary Joseph Records, 2007) featuring Nicholas Payton, Peter Martin, Chris Thomas, and Brian Blade. CLICK HERE to enter. Promo Code: VGQ1028

2008-09-24T21:58:00.002-05:00

HOLLYWOOD JAZZ

starring

Mardra Thomas

Featuring

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Jazz Orchestra

Sunday, October 5^th. 5:30 to 9:00

Cocktails/Dinner/Dancing/Trivia

SIUE Meridian Ballroom

Reserve Tickets Now

618 650 3900

$60 per Guest

$30 is tax Deductable

proceeds go to

Friends of Music Scholarship Fund

Tribute To The Spinners

2008-09-09T22:04:00.000-05:00

R / R Productions

Presents

A Musical Tribute To The Mighty

“Spinners”

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

7:00 p.m.

The Sheldon Concert Hall

3648 Washington Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63108

Reggie Thomas, Musical Director

Featuring:

Reggie Williams

Harold Aldridge

Brian Owens

Kwamina Walker-Williams

Ticket Price $15

To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Kwamina Walker-Williams at lisckwamina@yahoo.com or 314-324-9458.

2008-08-10T19:27:00.004-05:00

Pianist Reggie Thomas
Performs
Eighth Annual
Prescott Arizona Jazz Summit
August 22-24

For more information call 928-771-1268

http://www.prescottjazz.com/

MUSICIANS WHO ARE SCHEDULED TO PERFORM:
Reggie Thomas, Carl Saunders, Mike Vax, Scott Whitfield, Gary Hobbs, Blaise Lantana, Ginger Berglund, Susannah Martin, Joel Robin, Dwight Kilian, Tony Vacca, Jack Petersen, Steve Annibale, Denny Garr, Les Czimber, Tom Winker, Larry Kantor, Toni Tennille, Judy Roberts and other musicians to be announced. Youth bands to include the Prescott High School Jazz Ensemble, the Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Youth Band, Tucson High School, plus others. Musician list subject to change.

MASTERS OF CEREMONIES:
Al McCoy - Voice of the Phoenix Suns
Blaise Lantana - KJZZ Radio

PROCEEDS GO TO:
The Clare Willey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Summer Jazz Camp Scholarships
Tri-cities school music departments
We are sponsored by Friends of Big Band Jazz,
a 501c3 nonprofit corporation - sponsorships and donations are tax deductible

2008-08-10T12:00:00.000-05:00

STARZ CONCERT

Sunday August 10^th

The Music of Nat King Cole

Volume II

Sunday August 10^th

All Concerts are at 8PM

Birch Creek is on County Highway E 3miles east of Egg Harbor, WI

For Ticket Information

Call 920.868.3763

Or Visit www.birchcreek.org

2008-08-06T12:00:00.000-05:00

Mardra & Reggie Thomas in Door County

With the

Birch Creek Academy Big Band

Wednesday – Saturday August 6th - 9^th

Wednesday – Saturday August 13th-16^th

2008-07-17T22:04:00.003-05:00

Jazz at the Bistro

Summer Concert Series

Saturday July 19 th

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s

Band Director

Academy Faculty

Straight from Sold Out Performances at

New York City’s DIZZY’S CLUB Coca Cola

Alvin Atkinson, Ronald Carter

Rick Haydon, Steve Sveum

Reggie Thomas & Rodney Whitaker

Tickets $20 314.534.1111

Bistro 314.289.4030 jazzstl.org

3536 Washington Blvd St. Louis, MO 63103

2008-07-05T20:32:00.005-05:00

7 * 7 * 7

Monday
July 7th 7p.m

OASIS

Reunion Concert

John King Bass
Tom Byrne Guitar
John “Puncho” Williams Drums

Reggie Thomas Keyboards

(Celebrating His Birthday)

Jazz at the Bistro

Concert Starts at 7:30

3536 Washington Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63101
Tickets $10 Available at the Door
For More Information Call 618 444-5555 or 314 534-3663

The Pocketbook Monologues

2008-06-15T18:00:00.002-05:00

In Celebration of 100 Years of Service,
Omicron Theta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Proudly Presents:
“The Pocketbook Monologues”
By Sharon K. McGhee

See Flyer

Date: Sunday June 22, 2008
Venue: Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington
St. Louis, MO. 63108
Time: 6 p.m. Tickets $35
Metrotix Online: http://www.metrotix.com/
Metrotix Phone (314) 534-1111

The Blue Room

2008-06-15T17:00:00.001-05:00

Kansas City’s
American Jazz Museum
“The Blue Room”

See Flyer

Friday June 20th
8:30pm to 12:30am
1616 East 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64108
816 474-8463

Reggie Thomas Piano
Bob Bowman Bass
Marty Morrison Drums
Mardra Thomas Vocals

Summer Arts Series @ SIUE

2008-06-08T22:43:00.002-05:00

Reggie Thomas
with the
SIU Jazz Faculty Performance

Summer Arts Series

Performance

Monday June 9th
7:30pm
Southern Illinois University Campus
1109 Dunham Hall
No Fee/Open To Public

In The Quad Cities

2008-05-12T10:11:00.000-05:00

Reggie & Mardra
North Scott High School
Jazz Festival

See Flyer

Miles Davis Jazz Festival

2008-05-03T09:55:00.003-05:00

JAZZ FESTIVAL:
Honoring Miles Davis
SATURDAY, MAY 3RD, 2008

See Flyer

Reggie with Anne Hampton Callaway

2008-04-21T22:20:00.001-05:00

Pianist Reggie Thomas

performs with

Ann Hampton Callaway

Krannert Center, Studio Theatre

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

500 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61801-3788

Thursday - Saturday

April 24, 25, 26

7:30P.M.

Tickets $8-$25

217/333-6280

800/KCPATIX (527-2849)

Terri Lyne Carrington

2008-02-23T19:30:00.000-06:00

Reggie Thomas with

Terri Lyne Carrington

Southwestern Illinois College Jazz Festival

Bellville Campus

Open to Public

Saturday, February 23rd @ 7:30 pm

Mama

2008-02-20T19:30:00.000-06:00

By Terry McMillan

February 20-24, 2008

Wed. - Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Sat/Sun. at 3:00 p.m.

Des Lee Auditorium at Missouri History Museum

Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park

Tickets: $12. - $18

(Senior and Student Rates Available with ID)

The History Museum Box Office (314) 361-9017

Metro-Tix Outlets (314) 534-1111 - Afro World, Inc. (314) 389-5194

Reservations and Group Sales call (314) 355-3586 or at (314) 361-9071

Due to the adult subject matter and strong language, this production is recommended for mature audiences

Co-hosted by the Missouri History Museum

Mardra Thomas

Members of the ensemble cast of MAMA reprising their original roles are Mardra Thomas (as Mildred), Thomasina Clarke (as Freda), Bonnie Harmon (as Curly Mae) and Karl Clark (as Money). The supporting cast will include the talents of Herman Gordon, Shelley Miller, Renee Matkins, Quintin Ray, Kine’ Brown, and Tameka Bradford.

This dramatic adaptation of the first novel, by prolific writer and widely acclaimed author, Terry McMillan, has been warmly received by avid McMillan fans, and received rave reviews as a highlight of the 2003 National Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, N. C". Ralph Greene, production director stated, "After one of the performances, I was approached by a patron who lives in the town (Point Haven, Michigan) that the novel is set in and the childhood home of Terry McMillan. She knew the woman on whom the main character (Mildred) was based. She stated that, "the energy of the ensemble and character portrayals realistically captured the personalities of the neighborhood. Mardra Thomas' appearance and portrayal of the main character was simply uncanny." After numerous requests and comments about Unity Theatre Ensemble's adaptation of the novel, Greene decided to include an encore for the 2008 Season. MAMA is a story of survival against tremendous odds...of joblessness, hunger, and the care of five growing children by a single mother...It's a story about a black mother's choices and the consequences of those choices made in order to keep her family together...about women and men... about accepting responsibility, dealing with what is and moving forward," said Greene.

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

“Understatement is not Unity’s style, and the generous performances onstage in “Mama” create many emotionally dense moments.” -St. Louis Post Dispatch

“Mardra Thomas is gripping as Mildred, not a saint but a woman who sometimes does her best and sometimes doesn’t. Troubles with men, with money, with jobs and with drinking take their toll. Still, Mildred manages to hold on to a spirited, life-affirming attitude at all times but the very worst. There’s something admirable in that. Her scenes with her good-hearted sister-in-law (Bonnie Harmon) snap with the authenticity of overheard conversation.”- St. Louis Post Dispatch

“So many scenes in Unity Theatre Ensemble’s production of “Mama” are powerful or well-performed or

touching or disturbing,” - St. Louis Post Dispatch

Director Greene creates some amusing and moving vignettes from McMillian’s novel. - The Riverfront Times

“Mardra Thomas brings the character of Mama to full-blooded, fully rounded life. Especially fine are Thomas’scenes with Bonnie Harmon as her wise, patient, long-suffering sister-in-law, Harmon’s physical transformation after her character suffers a stroke is both virtuosic and touching..” -The Riverfront Times

2008-02-10T21:23:00.000-06:00

Pianist Reggie Thomas

Special Performance

Spokane All City Jazz Band

Sunday February 10^th

Eastern Washington University

Cheney Washington

(509) 359-2241

CELEBRATE THE GOSPEL

2008-02-10T15:00:00.000-06:00

CELEBRATE THE GOSPEL

This year the Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual gospel music celebration features Mardra Thomas in concert with her quartet in a musical tribute that celebrates The Good News in Song. You’ll hear the traditional songs of many famous singers such as Mahalia Jackson, Shirley Caesar and other great gospel singers of the 20th century, along with refreshing versions of all time familiar favorites.

Sunday February 10^th

3pm

Missouri Botanical Garden

Shoenberg Theater, Ridgway Center

Mardra Thomas Vocals

Adaron Jackson Piano

John King Bass

Marty Morrison Drums

Anthony Wiggins Trumpet

Admission $2-$8

Included with Admission into Garden or Membership

Limited seating first-come, first-served - 400 seat theatre

Missouri Botanical Garden

4344 Shaw Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-5100 Automated Hotline: 1-800-642-8842

Jazz at the Bistro

2008-02-08T21:22:00.000-06:00

3536 Washington St. Louis, MO 314 531-1012

Mardra & Reggie Thomas

3536 Washington
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314 3536 Washington
St. Louis, MO 63103

February 8th& 9^th

Friday & Saturday

2 Sets 8:30 & 10:15

Tickets $20/Students$10

Marty Morrison Drums

Nick Jost Bass

Mardra Thomas Vocals

Reggie Thomas Piano

2008-02-06T19:30:00.000-06:00

Reggie Thomas’ OGD

Jazz Organ Trio

With special guest Mardra Thomas

Wednesday February 6^th 7:30 P.M

Foundry Arts Centre

520 North Main Street

St. Charles MO

636 255-0270 Tickets $15

2008-01-30T23:08:00.001-06:00

An Evening of Jazz with KWMU

Honoring Dennis Owsley - Host of Jazz Unlimited

Dennis Event

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Jazz at the Bistro

Featuring Mardra Thomas and the Jazz Gentlemen Quartet

Tickets

$15 in Advance - $20 at the Door

Includes

7:00 p.m. Reception

7:45 p.m. Dennis Owsley Tribute

8:00 p.m. Concert

Reservations at 314-516-KWMU (5968)

Christmas Carols in the Garden

2007-12-04T21:58:00.000-06:00

Santa in his sleigh, and carolers, and roasting chestnuts — it’s all part of this celebration of the sounds of the season. Five choirs, a brass ensemble, a jazz combo, and a harpist will perform throughout Garden grounds. Mulled cider, hot chocolate, and cookies will be available for purchase, and the Garden Gate Shop will be open for holiday shopping. Don’t miss this year’s special display of gingerbread houses.

Admission:

$10 adults (age 13 and up);
$7 seniors (65+);
$3 children (ages 3–12);

free for children 2 and under; $3 Garden members; free for upper level members, and members’ children 12 and under

Mardra & Reggie Thomas

with

Rick Haydon on Guitar

Zeb Briskovich on Bass

This Sunday December 9 th

3-5pm

Kemper House

Christmas Carols in the Garden

Missouri Botanical Gardens

http://www.mobot.org/

4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110

Automated events hotline: (314) 577-9400 - 1-800-642-8842

SIUE Presents: Ann Hampton Callaway

2007-10-21T18:00:00.000-05:00

Southern Illinois Edwardsville Friends of Music Presents The
19th Annual Jazz Dinner Featuring

Ann Hampton Callaway

Exclusive Engagement - One Night Only

Featuring Reggie Thomas, Zeb Briskovich, Miles Vandiver, Brett Stamps
&
The SIUE Concert Jazz Band
October 21st 6:00-10:00pm
SIUE Morris University Center

Tickets: 618.650.3900
$60
Evening Includes Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Concert, and Dance Music.
Cash Bar Avail.

2007-10-13T19:00:00.000-05:00

Performing Guests Artists

Mardra & Reggie Thomas

And

Preston Jackson Ensemble

Roaring ‘20’s Costume Gala/Fundraiser

Mood Indigo: A Jazz Age Renaissance Evening

Saturday October 13^th

7 – 10 PM

Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

305 Water Street, Peoria , IL 61602

Peoria, Illinois

Special Events

Fall Fund-Raiser

Roaring twenties bash—Mood indigo--A Jazz Age Renaissance Evening—as a music-filled fund-raiser. This party will be the cultural and entertainment event of the year. Attractions will include a sneak preview of Preston Jackson’s ultra-latest additions to his Julieanne’s Garden series—celebrating people of the 1920’s. So please join with us and help us make this event a great success. Mark Saturday, October 13 on your calendar for an event you do not want to miss!

Tickets $70

Call for Tickets & Information 309 674-6822

2007-09-17T20:26:00.000-05:00

Reggie Thomas & OGD

Hammond B-3 Jazz Organ Trio

with

Vocalist Mardra Thomas

Guitarist Rick Haydon - Guitar

Miles Vandiver – Drums

Saturday September 22^nd

Performances

2-3 & 10-11

Bluiett's Birthday Party

2007-09-14T20:30:00.000-05:00

Pianist Reggie Thomas with Hamiet Bluiett

Friday & Saturday

September 14th & 15th

Two Sets 8:30 & 10:15

Bluiett's Birthday Party

09/14/2007 - 09/15/2007 Avant Garde

Hamiet Bluiett brings his own band to the Bistro for the first time in celebratory fashion. The legendary saxophonist and cofounder of the World Saxophone Quartet is by far the most prominent baritone saxophonist of his generation. Bluiett possesses a sound so huge that it extends from his horn’s lowest reaches to far beyond what is usually its highest register.

2007-09-06T20:30:00.000-05:00

Mardra Thomas

Vocalist
with

Saint Louis Jazz Orchestra

Jazz St. Louis

Featuring the Area’s Very Best Musicians

St. Louis' premier big band returns to the Bistro for another season!

This Thursday

September 6th, 2007

Times 8:30 and 10:15

Tickets $15/$10

www.metrotix.com

Jazz at the Bistro

(314) 531-1012

3635 Washington Boulevard

St. Louis, Missouri

2007-08-26T13:30:00.000-05:00

Pianist Reggie Thomas
Performs
The Seventh Annual
Prescott Jazz Summit
August 24 -26

2007-08-05T20:00:00.000-05:00

STARZ CONCERT

The Music of Nat King Cole

Sunday August 5^th

8pm

Reggie Thomas Piano Mardra Thomas Vocals

Rick Haydon Guitar

Jeff Campbell Bass

Rich Thompson Drums

Clay Jenkins Trumpet

2007-08-01T20:00:00.000-05:00

Birch Creek Academy Big Band

Wednesday – Saturday August 1st - 4^th

Wednesday – Saturday August 8th-11^th

^8pm

Birch Creek is Located Three Miles East of Egg Harbor Wisconsin

Located on County Highway E.

For Ticket Information

Call (920) 868-3763

Or Visit www.birchcreek.org

2007-07-16T19:30:00.000-05:00

Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s

Band Director’s Academy Band

Reggie Thomas on Piano

Monday July 16th

Jazz at Lincoln Center

7:30 pm

Tickets $20 Students $10

Time Warner Building

60^th & Broadway

New York, New York

(212) 258-9595