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| Jazzy sweet spot at All Saints vespers A special service at All Saints By-the-Sea on Sunday, Aug. 28 will lead off in an unusual way. The talented musicians of Salt Spring's own Sweetwater will present Come Sunday by Duke Ellington at the service that begins at 4 p.m. Judy Sims does vocals, while John Moore plays saxophone and flute, Karen Arney is on keyboards, Donna Vanderwekken on bass and Dave Militinovic on drums. "Jazz vespers (vespers denotes an early evening service) is a tradition in a variety of churches around North America and elsewhere, " explains an Anglican Parish press release. "It got started in the 1970s in New York at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Manhattan where the Reverend John Garcia Gensel followed the jazz scene and became pastor to the jazz community. He developed genuine relationships with musicians and held worship at a time they could be present and participate." He also found jazz a beautiful medium for worship. "Jazz, blues and gospel all have their roots in the spiritual tradition of black America. Even in secular forms they bear an interior spiritual quality. It has been said that jazz blurs the line between listener and player and draws everyone deeper into its contours. "Improvisation offers an opportunity to enter into the music at any time and whatever way, an open invitation into a welcoming and inclusive community." For people looking for a different kind of "sweet spot" this Sunday, All Saints will offer some meditative thoughts and praiseful jazz. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Jazz News :: home page |