Jazz Vespers: Hyuna Park, Amadis Dunkel, Myles Sloniker, David Hawkins
Hyuna Park, Amadis Dunkel, Myles Sloniker, David Hawkins
Saint Peter's Church619 Lexington Avenue, New York 10022
Jazz Vespers brings Hyuna Park on piano together with Amadis Dunkel on trombone, Myles Sloniker on bass and David Hawkins on drums for a jazz prayer service.
Saint Peter's Church offers a unique setting where jazz music and spiritual history intertwine beneath the streets of Midtown Manhattan. The venue is a 178-seat space located in the church's lower level, featuring a recently restored Strayhorn piano that highlights its deep jazz roots. The room’s acoustics are carefully designed to support a range of performances, from intimate jazz sets to more expansive musical events, with a digital sound system enhancing every note. The audience can expect a focused listening experience in a space that balances reverence and artistic expression, often accompanied by a bar but no full restaurant. Shows are typically ticketed, and the environment encourages attentive appreciation rather than casual conversation, making for an evening where music and history resonate together.