WCHOF Music Series: An Evening of Love with the Shedrick Mitchell Trio

Join us for a transcendent evening of instrumental soul and gospel as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the season of love. Featuring musicians whose artistry has graced the most prestigious concert halls, this performance is an essential cultural destination for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar. The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and a distinguished art gallery, offering an intimate atmosphere where cultural appreciation meets sonic excellence.

The Program: The Language of the Heart

Experience a deeply moving setlist dedicated to the universal theme of love, spanning the rich traditions of jazz, soul, and gospel. Mitchell’s program is a perfectly calibrated journey, bringing the spiritual depth of church-rooted music into the sophisticated setting of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries.

• Curated Elegance: An intimate and emotionally resonant collection of love songs, arranged with Mitchell’s signature grace.
• Pianistic Mastery: Witness the technical brilliance and heartfelt expressiveness of one of the generation’s most versatile keyboardists.

The Performers: Shedrick Mitchell Trio Excellence

This exceptional evening features the lauded Shedrick Mitchell Trio. Pianist, organist, and composer Shedrick Mitchell is a native of the Saint Louis area who has achieved international acclaim. Mitchell has toured and recorded with icons including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Christian McBride. WCHOF Music Director and Creative-in-Residence Brian Owens has curated programs that reflect the WCHOF's mission to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy. The ensemble will bring powerful and elegant depth to these cornerstone works.

Thematic Connection: Harmony in Complexity
Shedrick Mitchell’s unparalleled ability to harmonize the complex structures of jazz with the raw emotion of gospel and soul mirrors the strategic beauty of chess. His arrangements are masterclasses in controlled complexity, where every improvisational move is both emotionally honest and structurally brilliant.

Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule

Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits. The art gallery setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the performance.
Full Evening Schedule:

• 5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
• 6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance

Details:

• Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
• Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members, and includes one drink ticket.
• Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held within one of the galleries, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.

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• 20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
• Each ticket includes one free drink

Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.