About this Event
Welcome to Jazz Vespers!
However you are connecting with Saint Peter's, we hope you will find a wide and warm embrace. Among the skyscrapers and hustle and bustle of Midtown, this is a place of respite and renewal. Whether in person in our Sanctuary, or streaming from home. Jazz Vespers is free of charge with donations welcome at the door or online.
About Jazz Vespers
Jazz Vespers, NYC's unique jazz prayer service, is held every Sunday at 5:00 P.M. Originating in 1965 with The Rev. John Garcia Gensel, he believed jazz to be "probably the best music for worship because it speaks to the existential situation of a human being. It is the personal expression of the person playing it." Saint Peter’s Church, the “First Church of Jazz,” remains a spiritual home to jazz musicians and lovers of jazz. Founded by Ruth and Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Joe Newman and Sheila Jordan, among many others, today the community represents the best of the New York City jazz scene.
This Week We Welcome...
Fukushi Tainaka (drums)
Marc Devine (piano)
Hide Tanaka (bass)
Chihiro Tainaka (voice)
About Fukushi Tainaka:
Fukushi Tainaka (born November 1954 in Shiga, Japan) is a highly respected jazz drummer known internationally for his work in the hard bop and straight-ahead jazz tradition, as well as for his long-standing presence on the New York jazz scene. He has performed extensively with legendary artists such as Lou Donaldson (as) and Dr. Lonnie Smith (org), among many others.
About Marc Devine:
Marc Devine is a New York City–based jazz pianist and bandleader known for his strong grounding in the bebop tradition and commitment to straight-ahead jazz.
About Hide Tanaka:
Hide Tanaka is a New York City–based jazz bassist known for his deep swing feel, versatility, and strong presence in the straight-ahead and bebop jazz scene. He was also the bassist for the renowned NYC pianist Junior Mance, further establishing his reputation within the traditional jazz community.
About Chihiro Tainaka:
Chihiro Tainaka is a New York City–based jazz vocalist known for her expressive tone, refined phrasing, and deep connection to the jazz tradition. Her singing is influenced by classic jazz vocalists and instrumentalists alike, bringing a strong sense of swing, lyrical interpretation, and emotional depth to her performances. With a repertoire that spans jazz standards. Chihiro Tainaka continues to build her career as a jazz singer in NYC, connecting with audiences through intimate performances and a genuine love for the music.
About Saint Peter’s
If you are looking for a religious community, this may be a place for you! We are a Sanctuary and Reconciling in Christ Parish of the ELCA. We are a bi-lingual English-speaking and Spanish-speaking community. We are Brown, Black, White and more. We are persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Some of us hold citizenship, others of us are Dreamers, asylees or seeking documentation. A good way to begin this journey is to participate in our Sunday liturgies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saint Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue, New York, United States
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