Jazz Vespers: Tyler Blanton Quartet at Saint Peter's Church

Vibraphonist and composer Tyler Blanton is a rising star in the New York City jazz scene. His 2010 debut album, “Botanic,” was chosen as a top album of the year by both Hot House Magazine and Village Voice Critic’s polls. Since his arrival in New York City in 2007, Blanton has shared the stage with Joel Frahm, Donny McCaslin, Seamus Blake, Ari Hoenig, Richie Barshay, Matt Wilson, and many others.

Jazz Vespers is a service in which an open community gathers for prayer and reflection on the lines of sacred scripture and jazz. The community is diverse and includes people who live near and far, native and new New Yorkers, and people visiting New York City. Oftentimes churches will bring groups from their home congregations. Others are not Christians or are exploring Christianity for the first time in this supportive environment. Musicians from New York and throughout the world come to play...

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Vibraphonist and composer Tyler Blanton is a rising star in the New York City jazz scene. His 2010 debut album, “Botanic,” was chosen as a top album of the year by both Hot House Magazine and Village Voice Critic’s polls. Since his arrival in New York City in 2007, Blanton has shared the stage with Joel Frahm, Donny McCaslin, Seamus Blake, Ari Hoenig, Richie Barshay, Matt Wilson, and many others.

Jazz Vespers is a service in which an open community gathers for prayer and reflection on the lines of sacred scripture and jazz. The community is diverse and includes people who live near and far, native and new New Yorkers, and people visiting New York City. Oftentimes churches will bring groups from their home congregations. Others are not Christians or are exploring Christianity for the first time in this supportive environment. Musicians from New York and throughout the world come to play

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