Jazz this week: Kim Thompson drums, local divas sing, and more

As often happens around this time of year, its a relatively light weekend for live jazz in St. Louis. Several of our town's not-for-profit presenters, including Jazz at the Bistro, the Nu-Art Series, and Washington University's Jazz at Holmes series, wrapped up their summer schedules of events last week, while others, including the Sheldon and the TouPAC, remain on break until September.

Nevertheless, in addition to the usual menu of local musicians' recurring weekly gigs, there are a few other noteworthy events happening around town.

Drummer Kim Thompson (pictured), a St. Louis native who's best known as part of the backing band for pop singer Beyonce but also has an extensive jazz background, is the major attraction of the weekend. Thompson will be in town to perform at the "White Linen Jazz Cabaret" on Saturday at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park.

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Kim Thompson (drummer in Beyonce's all-girl band) plays at ZVOY jazz concert in Forest Park World's Fair Pavillion in St. Louis, MO August 15, 2009.