Each week, jazz vespers are led by one of the most affecting and refined jazz vocalists and song leaders in the world, Melissa Stylianou. Take it from Fred Hersch, who says, “Melissa has it all – a gorgeous instrument, superb musicianship and great taste.”

“I believe [architecture] has influenced my sense of arranging…there’s balance in a harmonic sense, and in a linear sense, like looking at the elevation of a building.” - Gene Bertoncini.

Gene Bertoncini is one of the pre-eminent jazz guitarists’ active today. His fluid technique and lyricism have won him international praise and accolades as the “Segovia of jazz.” An eloquent and versatile improviser, Mr. Bertoncini has been heard with an extraordinary range of jazz greats, including performances and recordings with Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws, Paul Desmond among others, as well as such distinguished singers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Nancy Wilson, Vic Damone, and Eydie Gorme.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Bertoncini
https://www.melissastylianou.com/
http://www.ikesturm.com/

About Jazz Vespers

Each Sunday at 6:00 P.M. an open community gathers for prayer and reflection on the lines of sacred scripture and jazz.

The community is diverse and includes people who live near and far, native and new New Yorkers, and people visiting New York City. Oftentimes churches will bring groups from their home congregations. Others are not Christians or are exploring Christianity for the first time in this supportive environment. Musicians from New York and throughout the world come to play.

As at every other liturgy of Saint Peter's Church, everyone is welcome.