Sunday June 4th, 4PM, Street of Dreams Concert, featuring Michael Parkinson--trumpet; Paul DeMarinis, Hugh Jones, Mike Karpowicz--saxophones; pianists Kim Portnoy, Carol Schmidt, Carolbeth True; Matt Pichart--violin; Willem von Hombracht--bass; Kevin Gianino--drums.
Saturday, June 10th, 7PM, Three Divas and a Dude, Harris- Stowe State University, Henry Givens Auditorium, 3026 Laclede, St. Louis 63103. Featured vocalists: Uvee Hayes, Kim Fuller, Marsha Evans, Monty Abdullah; plus Carolbeth Trio and two local comics. Admission: $22.50 advance, $25.00 @ door. Call 314.361.7793 or 314.780.6600 for tickets.
Sunday, June 11th, 10AM, Oikos Ensemble at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, 10 West Lockwood, 63119. The Oikos Ensemble directed by Cliff Aerie presents jazz and contemporary stylings of hymns and worship songs: Kim Fuller--vocals; Carolbeth True--piano; Glen Smith--bass; Dave True--drums; plus organ and vocals by Leon Burke. Info at 314.962.0475.
“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
