New York, NY: A Jazz Photo & Art Exhibit and Silent Auction will be held at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC) on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 PM. The exhibition focuses on jazz musicians such as Peter Leitch, Jeremy Steig, Joe Wilder and others who show how their creative ability is reflected in their music as well as their paintings, drawings or photography. The work of eextraordinary photographers of jazz musicians will be on display, along with selected pieces by Pee Wee Russell, on loan from the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers Archives.
Ed Berger, Associate Director and Head of Research Services at the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers Archives, will have his photography on display and will also serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Live jazz will be provided by the Peter Leitch Trio (with surprise guests) and the Jeremy Steig Quartet. This exhibition is free, and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.
This event is part of the All Nite Soul Jazz Festival 2005, October 2 - 9, which celebrates forty years of Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). Live performances by jazz greats, documentary films, artwork and photography by jazz musicians, tributes to women jazz legends and newly commissioned works of sacred music will reflect the wide diversity of Saint Peter's jazz offerings and the community it serves. Festival highlights include: Sunday, October 2 at 8:00 PM: Ruth Ellington Memorial Tribute and Jazz Vespers at Advent Lutheran Church (93rd St.and Broadway), with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The event is free. In partnership with The Jazz Foundation of America, a good-will offering will be collected; all proceeds will be donated to help the musicians of New Orleans.
Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 PM: Sacred Music Concert, a tribute to the People and Culture of New Orleans with special guests. In partnership with The Jazz Foundation of America, all proceeds will be used to help the musicians of New Orleans ($15 donation).
Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM: Jazz Films/Double Feature – presenting Shepherd of the Night Flock and The Last of the First, with guest musicians appearing in the films, moderated by Greg Thomas, Producer of “Harlem Speaks” at The Jazz Museum of Harlem (free)
Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 PM (Reception, followed by Concert at 7:30 PM): 10th Anniversary of International Women in Jazz, and Tribute to Cobi Narita, featuring women jazz legends, including Valerie Capers, Della Griffin, Sarah McLawler, Helen Merrill, Carline Ray and others ($15 donation)
Friday, October 7 at 7:30 PM: Latin Jazz Concert, featuring the Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra and the Afro Latin Jazz Dance Company conducted by Arturo O'Farrill ($15 donation)
Sunday, October 9, 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM October 10: 35th Anniversary of All Nite Soul , featuring a Jazz Mass, the Clark Terry Big Band and other big bands, duos, trios, quartets and quintets with more than a hundred musicians performing in tribute to the Jazz Ministry in a grand finale jam session ($20 donation)
An All-Event-Access Pass will be also be available for a $50 donation.
The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's Church provides vibrant worship and pastoral care, and utilizes cooperative partnerships to offer jazz programs, education and services. The Ministry is committed to addressing the needs of jazz musicians, their families, and those who love jazz. From its long-standing Jazz Vespers, held on Sundays at 5:00 PM, to its other signature events, including All Nite Soul, the Annual Lester Young Tribute, Midtown Jazz at Midday, memorial tributes for members of the jazz community, and the newly created Jazz on the Plaza, Saint Peter's is known as “The Jazz Church.”
To reach Saint Peter's Church by subway, take the E or V subway to the Lexington Ave. station or take the 6 subway to the 51st St. station. For more information, please see: http://www.saintpeters.org.
Ed Berger, Associate Director and Head of Research Services at the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers Archives, will have his photography on display and will also serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Live jazz will be provided by the Peter Leitch Trio (with surprise guests) and the Jeremy Steig Quartet. This exhibition is free, and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.
This event is part of the All Nite Soul Jazz Festival 2005, October 2 - 9, which celebrates forty years of Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). Live performances by jazz greats, documentary films, artwork and photography by jazz musicians, tributes to women jazz legends and newly commissioned works of sacred music will reflect the wide diversity of Saint Peter's jazz offerings and the community it serves. Festival highlights include: Sunday, October 2 at 8:00 PM: Ruth Ellington Memorial Tribute and Jazz Vespers at Advent Lutheran Church (93rd St.and Broadway), with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The event is free. In partnership with The Jazz Foundation of America, a good-will offering will be collected; all proceeds will be donated to help the musicians of New Orleans.
Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 PM: Sacred Music Concert, a tribute to the People and Culture of New Orleans with special guests. In partnership with The Jazz Foundation of America, all proceeds will be used to help the musicians of New Orleans ($15 donation).
Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM: Jazz Films/Double Feature – presenting Shepherd of the Night Flock and The Last of the First, with guest musicians appearing in the films, moderated by Greg Thomas, Producer of “Harlem Speaks” at The Jazz Museum of Harlem (free)
Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 PM (Reception, followed by Concert at 7:30 PM): 10th Anniversary of International Women in Jazz, and Tribute to Cobi Narita, featuring women jazz legends, including Valerie Capers, Della Griffin, Sarah McLawler, Helen Merrill, Carline Ray and others ($15 donation)
Friday, October 7 at 7:30 PM: Latin Jazz Concert, featuring the Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra and the Afro Latin Jazz Dance Company conducted by Arturo O'Farrill ($15 donation)
Sunday, October 9, 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM October 10: 35th Anniversary of All Nite Soul , featuring a Jazz Mass, the Clark Terry Big Band and other big bands, duos, trios, quartets and quintets with more than a hundred musicians performing in tribute to the Jazz Ministry in a grand finale jam session ($20 donation)
An All-Event-Access Pass will be also be available for a $50 donation.
The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's Church provides vibrant worship and pastoral care, and utilizes cooperative partnerships to offer jazz programs, education and services. The Ministry is committed to addressing the needs of jazz musicians, their families, and those who love jazz. From its long-standing Jazz Vespers, held on Sundays at 5:00 PM, to its other signature events, including All Nite Soul, the Annual Lester Young Tribute, Midtown Jazz at Midday, memorial tributes for members of the jazz community, and the newly created Jazz on the Plaza, Saint Peter's is known as “The Jazz Church.”
To reach Saint Peter's Church by subway, take the E or V subway to the Lexington Ave. station or take the 6 subway to the 51st St. station. For more information, please see: http://www.saintpeters.org.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
