Events & Concerts
Sunday, December 5th, 10:30AM, First Unity Church of St. Louis, 4753 Butler Hill Road, 63128, Carolbeth True and Glen Smith present jazz offerings to enhance the message of their fine minister Rev. Jan Mourning. First Unity is a very welcoming and friendly church in beautiful surroundings.
Saturday, December 11th, 4PM, A Jazz and Choral Christmas with Two Times True and vocalist Kim Fuller at Webster Groves Christian Church, 1320 West Lockwood, 63122. Instrumental and vocal jazz stylings of traditional Christmas carols and hymns that enhance the readings of the wonderful Christmas Story. Reverend Dr. Jeff Moore and others offer the readings; sound by gregg Eilers and Khotso Moore. Two Times True features Carolbeth True--piano; Dave True--drums; Larry Johnson--saxophone; Glen Smith--bass. Free and open to everyone, offerings accepted.
“Carolbeth is a cornerstone of the St. Louis jazz scene, but also one of the hardest working jazz educators this town has ever seen! Her quartet Two Times True features three of the city’s most notable players, Dave True, Glen Smith and Larry Johnson. Their work together shows Carolbeth’s playing in a very powerful light.”
— Michael Silverman
About
Carolbeth True
Carolbeth True is well known in the St. Louis area as a performer and music educator. She is adjunct music faculty at Webster University and also has an extensive private piano studio.
Carolbeth performs with Two Times True with her son Dave on drums; the Carolbeth Trio; the Oikos Ensemble; Wind of the Spirit Praise Band, and is an original cast member of "The Jazz Story", the first educational program presented by The Sheldon. Her trio enjoyed extended runs at both the Adam's Mark Hotel and Jazz at the Bistro. She has been the pianist with Variety Children's Theatre for nine years, and the All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble for seven years.
Her awards include "Excellence in the Arts" from the Arts and Education Council; Riverfront Times and St. Louis Magazine Best Jazz Artist among others. Carolbeth is heard on many cds, most recently "True Christmas" with Two Times True.
“It's Carolbeth True's dedication to the ivories that makes us all grateful she calls St. Louis her home.”
— St. Louis Magazine
