Jazz St. Louis' upcoming season includes Herbie Hancock, Take 6, Jeff Lorber

Jazz music fans probably thought Jazz St. Louis really outdid itself during its 2010-2011 season that included Al Jarreau, Sonny Rollins, David Sanborn and Stanley Clarke.

Turns out they were just warming up.

Herbie Hancock, Take 6, Ramsey Lewis, Stanley Jordan, Jeff Lorber, a Joshua Redman/Brad Mehldau Duo combo, and DMS, bringing together George Duke, Marcus Miller and Sanborn, all highlight Jazz St. Louis' 2011-2012 season.

"We're coming off a season that was fantastic, a season full of real accomplishment for us. Our support is growing, our fundraising is growing, and we're getting artists we'd never thought we'd see perform at the Bistro," says Jazz St. Louis executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford.

"We were worried we weren't going to be able to top it, but somehow we have," says Bradford, who calls the upcoming lineup a dream come true.

"This is our future. This is what we are capable of. We're using our relationships to deliver first-rate jazz to St. Louis."

Looking over the list of names coming in, Bradford says "things that used to seem impossible are now possible."

One of those things is jazz great Lewis, making his debut at Jazz at the Bistro. Bradford says he approached him several years ago in New York City and asked him if he'd play at the club.

"He said you know I don't really play clubs and that he'd been playing clubs for 30 years. He didn't really need to do that anymore," he says. "I know guys with clubs come up to him all the time. But we have a solid track record and a solid reputation, and that changes things."

Snagging Take 6 meant a lot to the venue as well, especially after unsuccessfully trying to get them last season. But the stars just weren't aligned then.

"I've always wanted to see them perform. Usually, they just do concert halls." Their blend is extraordinary, and they're doing very interesting things," says Bradford.

The pairing of Redman with the Brad Mehldau Duo is another feather in the club's cap. "They're not doing too many clubs at all," says Bob Bennett, director of operations and artistic administration for Jazz St. Louis. "Initially they weren't going to do clubs at all. But we've had a relationship with both of those guys for years."

The rundown of heavy-hitters makes one thing certain.

"People are coming to us for anything that's jazz-related in the Midwest," says Bennett.

Some Jazz St. Louis favorites returning include the Bad Plus, Marlena Shaw, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, Greg Osby and Jeremy Davenport.

Palatin Technologies CEO Discusses F3Q2011 Results - Earnings Call ...

Adam Selkin – Chardan Capital Markets

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Operator

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Palatin Technologies third quarter fiscal year 2011 conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later, we’ll conduct a question-and-answer session and instructions for the question-and-answer session will be given at that end of the company’s remarks. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. (RNIN) Q1 2011 Earnings Call May 12, 2011 4:30 PM ET Executives Erin Haugerud – Manager, Communications and Investor Relations Scott Koller – President and CEO Darin McAreavey – Senior Vice President and CFO Analysts Ryan Wright – Northland Capital Marco Rodriquez – Stonegate Securities Ty Lilja – Feltl & Co.

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