Jazz Vespers Details for January 18th at 4 PM

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During the time of the Covid lockdown, Pete Malinverni and Juliet Kurtzman collaborated on a duet recording, “Candlelights - Love in the Time of Cholera”, featuring music of the Americas, including tangos, choriños, Jazz and parlor music. Here, they have enlarged the group to a quartet, featuring two musicians of the first rank, bassist Charlie Himel and drummer Aaron Seeber. This is a performance sure to please anyone who likes music infused with passion and joy.

Juliet Kurtzman is a world-class classically trained violinist originally from Houston, TX, who was featured soloist, beginning with her debut at age 11, with the Houston, Dallas and Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestras. After continuing her studies at the acclaimed Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Juliet moved to Europe to concertize and teach, working for years as first violinist with the Luzern Symphony Orchestra and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra in Switzerland. Now living in New York, she performs in various settings, including the one you will hear at this recital. She also teaches, at 92Y, New York’s Special Music School and the Hebrew Union College School of Religion.

Juliet and Pete look forward to an upcoming March 25 performance at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.

Volunteers Needed for Midnight Run - January 7th

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Volunteers are still needed for our Midnight Run Outreach Mission. Thanks to all who donated clothing this Sunday! Now, we are seeking volunteers to meet at UMC New Canaan on 1/7 from 5:30-8 before the team’s departure to help sort and organize clothing, make coffee or hot chocolate, heat the soup & prepare hygiene kits, etc. If you are able to assist or have any questions, please contact Nancy Heaton at 914-582-6775. Thank you!

October's Jazz Vespers: 10/26 at 4 PM ET

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We are excited to welcome Allan Harris to this month’s Jazz Vespers! The Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader, is a true luminary in the world of music. Revered by the Miami Herald as an artist graced with "the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole," Allan Harris stands as an embodiment of moving and magisterial artistry. With a career spanning fourteen recordings as a leader, Allan Harris has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and charismatic presence. He boasts an extensive list of accolades, including three-time recipient of the New York Nightlife Award for "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist," a distinguished DownBeat "Rising Star Jazz Vocalist," and a 3rd place winner of the prestigious 2022 "Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition." Harris is also a two-time recipient of Hot House Jazz Magazine's "Best Male Jazz Vocalist" award and has been honored with a Back Stage award for "Ongoing Achievement in Jazz." His excellence extends internationally, earning him France's Palmares Award top 3 Best Jazz Vocal Albums. His contributions as a natural entertainer have solidified his place as a mainstay in concert halls, theaters, jazz clubs, and festivals worldwide. The New York Times has aptly labeled him "a protean talent," and he has earned acclaim from respected publications such as the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Glide Magazine, Jazz Times, DownBeat, Vintage Guitar, and more. Allan Harris possesses a dynamic stage presence that has left an indelible mark on the jazz world. His vocal prowess, impeccable phrasing, and profound emotional resonance make him one of the most esteemed vocalists in jazz today. Variety describes Harris as "a velvet-voiced jazz singer, with a savvy manner and music in his veins."