2023 CSS Community Celebration Concert Series
WE ARE DELIGHTED to announce the return of Christ & Saint Stephen’s Community Concerts! Beginning in September, we kick things off by sponsoring two CSS Community Celebration concert series, expanding the offerings beyond classical music to include jazz. All concerts in the series are FREE and open to the public.
Renowned jazz musicians Bruce Barth (piano) and Steve Wilson (saxophones & flute) have been playing together since they met in New York in the late eighties, mostly alongside each other in large and small groups and both live and in studio recordings. In 2010 they recorded as a duo for the first time on the critically acclaimed album “Home – Live in Columbia.”
As a leader of his trio and larger ensembles, Barth has performed at major venues in the U.S., Europe and Japan; he has led bands at many major venues in New York and Washington, D.C., and major festivals in the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden and Portugal. Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz. Jazz Times calls him “the consummate saxophonist-composer” and “one of the finest alto and soprano saxophonists of our time.” Together, their deep connection and almost telepathic communication allows them to create music that is both beautifully melodic and brimming with graceful swing and energy.
Of special note – we are especially pleased to present a Juilliard Music Recital featuring students of Grammy Award winner and Chair of the Organ Department at Juilliard, Paul Jacobs, Thursday,
October 26. This extraordinary event will certainly be SRO – plan accordingly! Here is a link to an article with more information!
CSS is eager to reconnect with and extend our outreach to the NYC community, expanding our program offerings, and providing opportunities for fellowship and joyful celebrations. We look forward to welcoming you all back to share the sound!
Please make plans to attend and bring your friends and family. Please print the flyers found at the links below and post them where you can — your mailroom, laundry room, etc. to spread the word. The full lineup of the concert series is as follows:
The 1st Sunday Only Jazz series
Sunday Oct 1, 2:00pm Duo – Bruce Barth & Steve Wilson
Download Flyer Here
Sunday Nov 5, 2:00pm – Carla Cook Trio
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Thursday Series
Doors Open 30 minutes before concert
Thursday Oct 19, 7:00pm – Highline Vocal Jazz
Download Flyer Here
Flyer to come
