Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* In this week's Miles Davis n...

FRIDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Massage can reduce anxiety, but no better than a cheaper approach -- simply relaxing while listening to soft, soothing music.

Christina Aguilera is expected to announced some very big news in three days ? Tuesday, March 23 @ 12PM EST. There?s a countdown to the big news on her official website, ChristinaAguilera.com . The new artwork displayed on her placeholder site seems to be the new direction for Christina?s new music. It looks a little inspired by robotics, mechanics and A Clockwork Orange.  

Weekly spoken-word performance. 8:30pm every Fri. $7. 817-899-0346. ?Someone tell Chadra Mezza there?s definitely competition in town,? e-mailed executive legman Michael B., promoted from associate legman last year after his Al Wa...

The Rev. Michael Driscoll, founding director of the University of Notre Dame's master of sacred music program, will visit Furman University to deliver the 2010 Hesburgh Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.