GAZELLE MAGAZINE September 2018 | Page 29

ST. LOUISANS WITH STYLE ST. LOUISANS WITH STYLE GENE DOBBS BRADFORD With wife Maria By day, he’s the main man behind Jazz St. Louis; by night, he is a funky, soulful, electrifying stage act known as the Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience. Under his longtime leadership, Jazz St. Louis has cemented its claim among the country’s best jazz clubs, and expanded its programming and community outreach. JOAN BERKMAN The longtime PR pro is also one of our town’s go-to etiquette virtuosos. The woman behind Face Watchers PR, marketing and special events company, her always-ready smile tells you you’re in good hands. She’s a familiar face at top events like St. Louis Press Club’s Media Person of the Year Gala and Endangered Wolf Center’s Charity Polo Match. SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY 27