Jazz St. Louis is marking a major moment this season with the premiere of “The MLK Suite."This original jazz work by President & CEO Victor Goines honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

On February 20 and 21, 2026, Jazz St. Louis will debut a powerful new jazz suite offering a musical portrait of the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Originally composed in 2015 by Victor Goines, world-renowned musician, cultural leader and President & CEO of Jazz St. Louis, “The MLK Suite” will be performed for the first time in a big band setting by the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, with acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon featured as a special guest artist.

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Star Houze, the STL Tour Guide Lady, conducts an interview with Victor Goines, the CEO and President of Jazz St. Louis, discussing the upcoming performances and the organization itself.

Get your tickets at https://jazzstl.org/