10.29.2026 – Thundercat and Channel Tres Bring Jazz, Funk, R&B and Hip-Hop to The Factory
The Factory hosts one of the fall’s most musically expansive pairings on October 29 when Thundercat and Channel Tres come to St. Louis.
Thundercat is difficult to reduce to a single category. A virtuoso bassist, singer, songwriter and collaborator, he draws from jazz fusion, funk, soul, R&B, electronic music and hip-hop. His work can be technically sophisticated without losing its humor or accessibility, allowing serious musicianship to coexist with songs about love, loneliness, everyday life and absurdity.
Channel Tres expands the bill in another direction. His low-key vocal delivery sits over production influenced by house, funk, hip-hop and R&B, creating dance music with a distinctly West Coast personality.
Together, the two artists represent a broad continuum of Black popular music. Jazz improvisation, funk bass lines, soul vocals, rap phrasing and electronic club rhythms do not appear as separate historical categories; they become parts of the same conversation.
That makes the Factory show especially appealing for listeners whose interests extend beyond a single genre. It should also be a musicianship showcase, with rhythm and groove likely to matter as much as recognizable songs.
For St. Louis fans seeking a concert that connects jazz tradition to contemporary R&B, hip-hop and dance music, October 29 may be one of the strongest bookings of the season.
October 29, 2026 | The Factory | R&B/Soul/Jazz-Funk/Hip-Hop
