Herb Drury

Herb Drury, a pianist and longtime presence on the St. Louis jazz scene, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at his home in Brentwood. He was 92. For many years, Mr. Drury led small combos — a trio and later a duo — that performed at venues including the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Both groups featured Jerry Cherry on bass. In 2015, Mr. Drury was inducted into the St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame. His book, “The Pianist’s Guide to Blues, Jazz and Melodic Improvisation,” was published in 1994.