# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mardra & Reggie Thomas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Fresh off a summer series of acclaimed jazz orchestra performances, Mardra & Reggie Thomas Ensemble return to the intimate stage of Blue Strawberry for one night only. Many of you already know and love this extraordinary jazz couple. Join them for an evening of timeless songs, fresh arrangements, and music that truly swings. Joining them are drummer, Miles Vandiver and bassist, Jeff Anderson. Their spring performance at Blue Strawberry sold out, so be sure to get your tickets early!

Reggie Thomas is the pianist with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and leads his own Chicago-based group, Trio Nexus, known for their strong presence on the jazz scene. They are celebrated for their innovative and engaging arrangements. He retired as the Coordinator/Director of the internationally recognized Jazz Studies program at Northern Illinois University, he has also served as a Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University and had a notable tenure as a Professor of Music at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville for over twenty years. Additionally, Reggie has for many years been an integral teaching part of Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Orchestra and has consulted for Jazz at Lincoln Center, contributing to the Essentially Ellington Program and Band Director Academy.

Mardra Thomas is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, her rich vocal style infusing every performance with solid swing and heartfelt storytelling. She graces jazz festivals, concert halls and premier clubs while also shining on the theatrical stage as an actor and director. Mardra is renowned for her captivating portrayal of Billie Holiday, creating a musical and historical picture of the legend. She was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Musical by Chicago’s Black Theatre Alliance’s Awards for her role in “Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill” at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. As a featured vocalist with the esteemed Chicago Jazz Orchestra and a longstanding performer with the  Birch Creek Jazz Orchestra of Door County, Mardra is a prominent figure in the jazz community. Mardra and Reggie are on a number of recordings including Matters Of The Heart, Standard Time and Fade To Blue.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-louis/mardra-and-reggie-thomas/200030557403406
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, theatre, jazz, festivals, concerts, performances, live-music, holiday, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Louis
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blue Strawberry STL
- **lat**: 38.6427
- **long**: -90.24965
- **full address**: Blue Strawberry STL, 364 N Boyle Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-2941, United States, St. Louis

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mardra & Reggie Thomas being held?
  - **A:** Mardra & Reggie Thomas takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Blue Strawberry STL, 364 N Boyle Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-2941, United States, St. Louis.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mardra & Reggie Thomas?
  - **A:** Mardra & Reggie Thomas is organized by Blue Strawberry STL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mardra & Reggie Thomas is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Louis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mardra & Reggie Thomas sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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