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Despite the heat, Laz Jazz Fest ignites Grand Arts District

Bill Motchan, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published June 30, 2024

A diversity range of music was featured at the second Laz Jazz Fest on a steamy Saturday, June 29 at The Big Top in the Grand Arts District.

The Jewish musicians David and Jeff Lazaroff created the festival to celebrate music from their band and local musicians. Proceeds benefitted the St. Louis Art Place Initiative.

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About the Contributor
Bill Motchan, writer/photographer
Bill worked in corporate communications for AT&T for 28 years. He is a former columnist for St. Louis Magazine. Bill has been a contributing writer for the Jewish Light since 2015 and is a three-time winner of the Rockower Award for excellence in Jewish Journalism. He also is a staff writer for the travel magazine Show-Me Missouri. Bill grew up in University City. He now lives in Olivette with his wife and cat, Hobbes. He is an avid golfer and a fan of live music. He has attended the New Orleans Jazzfest 10 times and he has seen Jimmy Buffett in concert more t han 30 times between 1985 and 2023.