City of Gabriels, A Celebration of St. Louis Jazz Trumpet

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On Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM, the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center will come alive with City of Gabriels, A Celebration of St. Louis Jazz Trumpet—a dazzling celebration of jazz’s boldest horn, presented by the Kirkwood Arts Commission and the Kirkwood Arts Foundation. Five acclaimed trumpet players—Jim Manley, Randy Holmes, Kasimu Taylor, Danny Campbell, and Dawn Weber—will headline this unforgettable concert. Adding a soulful dimension, vocalists Erin Bode, Joe Mancuso, Anita Jackson, and Arvell Keithley Jr. will bring their powerful voices to the stage. The evening will be anchored by a world-class rhythm section: Carolbeth True (piano), Glenn Smith (bass), and Kevin Gianino (drums), promising a program that swings effortlessly from fiery solos to lush ballads. Can’t make it? Please consider donating directly to the Foundation. Learn more at kirkwoodartsfoundation.carrd.co. About the Kirkwood Arts Commission: The Kirkwood Arts Commission is a Commission of the City of Kirkwood that promotes and sponsors the arts and participation in the arts for the benefit of the Kirkwood community. About the Kirkwood Arts Foundation: The Kirkwood Arts Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes the appreciation of, participation in, and development of the arts in Kirkwood by supporting the Kirkwood Arts Commission.