While jazz can usually be heard on the radio or in a venue, people typically don’t think of hearing it in church.
However, that’s exactly where it can be heard on Sunday, Feb. 7 when the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Kennett Square hosts a ‘Jazz Mass’ at the 10 am service to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Directed by Wilson G. Somers, Emmy Award winning composer and leader of the Chancel Choir of Advent, the jazz mass includes Gospel choral selections arranged by the late Moses Hogan.
“The jazz mass unites culture, music and faith to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,” Somers said. “Influenced by cultural and historical milestones, jazz communicates the struggle for social justice and civil rights through beautiful notes.
An all-star ensemble of Jazz musicians from the Philadelphia includes Stan Slotter on trumpet, Ed Kirkpatrick on saxaphone, Peter Paulsen on bass and percussionist Glenn Ferricone. Members of the internationally acclaimed Tatnall Singers, from the Tatnall School in Greenville, Delaware, will join the Advent choir for the service.
The Jazz Mass takes place Sunday, Feb. 7, at 10 am at the Episcopal Church of the Advent located on Rt. 82 in Kennett Square, PA.
