Free jazz is up for grabs with Washington University’s Jazz at Holmes series, kicking off at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, with clarinetist Scott Alberici.

The series mixes up St. Louis musicians with artists from elsewhere.

The concerts are open to the public and held in the Holmes Lounge in Ridgley Hall.

Jazz at Holmes Fall Schedule

– Thursday, Alberici and his quartet

– Sept. 18, Saxophonist Willie Akins and his quartet

– Sept. 25, Two Times True with pianist Carolbeth True and drummer David True

– Oct. 9, Saxophonist Paul DeMarinis with vocalist Debby Lennon

– Oct. 23, Saxophonist Dave Stone with pianist Adam Maness

– Oct. 30, Guitarist William Lenihan and pianist Ptah Williams performing music from Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew”

– Nov. 6, Austrian pianist Elizabeth Harnick and her trio

– Nov. 13, New York saxophonist Dave Liebman and his quartet

– Nov. 20, FO[U]R Peace Band

– Dec. 4, Guitarist Steve Schenkel with vocalist Ashley Mason

For more information call 314-862-0874.

Photo: Willie Akins