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Jazz In Pink is the world-renowned, all-female, all Star band based in Los Angeles, CA. In 12 years, Jazz In Pink has emerged as one of the world's most prominent and popular all-female, ensembles. They enjoy a growing social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. Jazz In Pink delivers a mixed genre which is primarily Jazz with soul, R&B, symphonic, rock and hip hop undertones. The band's core members started with Gail Jhonson, Althea René, Maria Antoinette, and Karen Briggs. Since 2008, Jazz In Pink has not only performed throughout the country and around the world, but has worked to fill learning, social, and cultural gaps through community outreaches and events. The talented band consistently captivates audiences. Collectively and individually, members have performed along with Alex Bugnon; Norman Brown; Eric Bent; Bobby Womack; Sheila E; Peabo Bryson; David Benoit; Kirk Franklin; Donnie McClurkin; Yolanda Adams; The Virginia Symphony; Jonathan Butler; George Duke; Stanley Clarke; Wu Tang Clan; Everett Harp; Brenda Russell; Patti Austin; The Time and Yanni. Their CD, “1st Collection”, was released in 2014. Their 2nd release, “Back & Forth” in 2018. Shanachie Entertainment signed the group in 2019 featuring co-founder and leader Gail Jhonson, with its debut CD entitled “Joy” In 2020.

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Jazz This Week: Fuller, Jones and Wolf; "Swing Xing" with Bucky Pizzarelli; Jazz in Pink; and More

Jazz This Week: Fuller, Jones and Wolf; "Swing Xing" with Bucky Pizzarelli; Jazz in Pink; and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis features two different all-star groups of visiting musicians, a return visit from one of the more prominent all-female ensembles in jazz, and a number of noteworthy shows from local bands and players. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, saxophonist Tia Fuller (pictured), who's in town for a Jazz St. Louis educational residency and weekend gig at Jazz at the Bistro, will present a free workshop and performance at Saxquest; ...

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Jazz This Week: Christian Scott, Alarm Will Sound, Wynton Marsalis' "Swing Symphony," Jazz in Pink, Mike Metheny, and More

Jazz This Week: Christian Scott, Alarm Will Sound, Wynton Marsalis' "Swing Symphony," Jazz in Pink, Mike Metheny, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

If you're a fan of jazz trumpet, it's a good week to be in St. Louis, as the calendar of live jazz and creative music performances for the next several days includes visits from three stellar trumpeters. Other concerts this weekend offer a variety of musical textures and styles, ranging from the intimate to the orchestral and from traditional to ultramodern. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, trumpeter Christian Scott (pictured) opens a four-night gig with his band at Jazz ...

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Jazz in Pink Returns for 2012 Cwah Benefit on Sunday, October 21 at the Sheldon

Jazz in Pink Returns for 2012 Cwah Benefit on Sunday, October 21 at the Sheldon

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

The Los Angeles-based, all-female group Jazz in Pink once again will be the featured musical entertainment for Community Women Against Hardship's annual benefit gala, which is set for 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Jazz in Pink's core members include pianist Gail Jhonson, longtime music director for guitarist Norman Brown; violinist Karen Briggs (pictured), who played for 13 years with new age/easy listening composer Yanni; flutist Althea Rene; and harpist Mariea Antoinette. These four are joined ...

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Jazz This Week: Matthew Shipp, Trombone Shorty, Christian Howes, Jazz in Pink, Anita Jackson, and More

Jazz This Week: Matthew Shipp, Trombone Shorty, Christian Howes, Jazz in Pink, Anita Jackson, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

While many St. Louisans understandably will be preoccupied with cheering for the Cardinals in this week's National League baseball championship series (and possibly hoping for a return appearance from the infamous Rally Squirrel), there's plenty of good jazz and creative music happening around town over the next seven days, too. Let's go to the highlights: Tonight, the Meramec Jazz Lab Band performs at the Black Cat Theatre in Maplewood, in what will be the first of four Wednesday night concerts ...

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Jazz in Pink to Headline Benefit Show on Sunday, October 16 at the Sheldon

Jazz in Pink to Headline Benefit Show on Sunday, October 16 at the Sheldon

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

The Los Angeles-based, all-female group Jazz in Pink will be the featured musical entertainment for Community Women Against Hardship's annual benefit gala, which this year will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Jazz in Pink is fronted by pianist Gail Jhonson (pictured), who is music director for guitarist Norman Brown; violinist Karen Briggs, who played for 13 years with new age/easy listening composer Yanni; and flutist Althea Rene. Other members of the group ...

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