Keep Swinging Social
Raise a glass to 60 years of Jazz at Saint Peter’s — the first church of jazz.
Keep swinging after Jazz Vespers with an evening of friends and festivities. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. You’ll not want to miss this very special occasion and the opportunity to be part of jazz history in the making.
Your ticket helps make this event possible. Space for this reception is limited, so reserve today.
About Jazz Vespers
The Ollie Shearer (vibes) Quartet led the first Jazz Vespers at Saint Peter’s on May 15, 1966. Howard McGhee, who played with Charlie Parker, led on May 22. Joe Newman, former Count Basie trumpeter, led on May 29. With few exceptions, Jazz Vespers has been held weekly at Saint Peter’s ever since.
Sixty years later, the great Catherine Russell leads a special celebratory Jazz Vespers on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
About Catherine Russell
Hailed as “a wonderfully charismatic performer with a show-stopping voice” by The Washington Post, Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.
With universal acclaim, Catherine Russell has performed on four continents. She's been a hit at major Jazz Festivals including Monterey, Newport, North Sea, JazzAscona, Montreal, Bern, Rochester International, Panama, Tanglewood, and at sold out venues like The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Scullers in Boston, The Dakota in Minneapolis, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in NYC, SFJazz in San Francisco, and Pasadena Pops in Los Angeles. All Music Guide says, "Russell emerged as a retro old school vocalist for the ages."
Her repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the Present; vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection, sparkling acoustic swing, and a stunning vocal approach, Catherine Russell has joined the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song.
View more about Jazz60 here: https://www.saintpeters.org/jazz60
Raise a glass to 60 years of Jazz at Saint Peter’s — the first church of jazz.
Keep swinging after Jazz Vespers with an evening of friends and festivities. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. You’ll not want to miss this very special occasion and the opportunity to be part of jazz history in the making.
Your ticket helps make this event possible. Space for this reception is limited, so reserve today.
About Jazz Vespers
The Ollie Shearer (vibes) Quartet led the first Jazz Vespers at Saint Peter’s on May 15, 1966. Howard McGhee, who played with Charlie Parker, led on May 22. Joe Newman, former Count Basie trumpeter, led on May 29. With few exceptions, Jazz Vespers has been held weekly at Saint Peter’s ever since.
Sixty years later, the great Catherine Russell leads a special celebratory Jazz Vespers on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
About Catherine Russell
Hailed as “a wonderfully charismatic performer with a show-stopping voice” by The Washington Post, Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.
With universal acclaim, Catherine Russell has performed on four continents. She's been a hit at major Jazz Festivals including Monterey, Newport, North Sea, JazzAscona, Montreal, Bern, Rochester International, Panama, Tanglewood, and at sold out venues like The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Scullers in Boston, The Dakota in Minneapolis, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in NYC, SFJazz in San Francisco, and Pasadena Pops in Los Angeles. All Music Guide says, "Russell emerged as a retro old school vocalist for the ages."
Her repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the Present; vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection, sparkling acoustic swing, and a stunning vocal approach, Catherine Russell has joined the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song.
View more about Jazz60 here: https://www.saintpeters.org/jazz60
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
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Saint Peter's Church
619 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
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