Montez Coleman /tags/montez-coleman Montez Coleman en-US Copyright © 2024 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT East St. Louis saxophonist Kendrick Smith wants to give jazz artists a bigger stage /arts/2023-01-25/east-st-louis-saxophonist-kendrick-smith-wants-to-give-jazz-artists-a-bigger-stage Kendrick Smith wants to support active jazz musicians. His Build a Yes effort could help them gain more chances to perform — and record their music. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2023-01-25/east-st-louis-saxophonist-kendrick-smith-wants-to-give-jazz-artists-a-bigger-stage Chad Davis Drummer Montez Coleman had ‘great grooves’ — and made fellow musicians shine /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-26/drummer-montez-coleman-had-great-grooves-and-made-fellow-musicians-shine The East St. Louis native was known for bringing joy both on and off the bandstand. He died Jan. 14 at the age of 48 of congestive heart failure. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:13:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-26/drummer-montez-coleman-had-great-grooves-and-made-fellow-musicians-shine Evie Hemphill Montez Coleman and Tony Suggs reunite at the Bistro /arts/2013-11-22/montez-coleman-and-tony-suggs-reunite-at-the-bistro This article originally appeared in the St. Louis Beacon. - Drummer Montez Coleman and pianist Tony Suggs first met in fall, 1988, when both were members… Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:27:21 GMT /arts/2013-11-22/montez-coleman-and-tony-suggs-reunite-at-the-bistro Terry Perkins CD Review: 'St. Louis Connection' shows off jazz strengths /arts/2013-04-08/cd-review-st-louis-connection-shows-off-jazz-strengths This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: “The St. Louis Connection” showcases the depth of musical talent in this area. Led by tenor… Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:23:11 GMT /arts/2013-04-08/cd-review-st-louis-connection-shows-off-jazz-strengths Terry Perkins Rising jazz stars: Montez Coleman and Bob DeBoo /arts/2012-09-11/rising-jazz-stars-montez-coleman-and-bob-deboo This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 11, 2012 - Tenor saxophonist Willie Akins is one of St. Louis’ musical treasures, and a recent… Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:52:55 GMT /arts/2012-09-11/rising-jazz-stars-montez-coleman-and-bob-deboo Terry Perkins Willie Akins brings the 'Alima' band back for one St. Louis concert /arts/2011-02-03/willie-akins-brings-the-alima-band-back-for-one-st-louis-concert This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 3, 2011 - This Friday evening, Feb. 4, tenor saxophonist Willie Akins revisits his acclaimed… Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:06:18 GMT /arts/2011-02-03/willie-akins-brings-the-alima-band-back-for-one-st-louis-concert Terry Perkins