Jazz Vespers

Jazz Vespers is a monthly gathering to enjoy an hour of great music along with poetry and prayers in the sacred space of our sanctuary.   

Praise God with the piano, the saxophone, and the upright bass – Psalm 150 (paraphrased). Vespers is the traditional evening prayer service.  Jazz Vespers is a modern form of this service that crosses denominational boundaries and demonstrates the unifying power of the Holy Spirit through the music of jazz.

Jazz Vespers services began at Knox Church in 2013 and has been blessed by many gifted Ottawa-based jazz musicians!   Jazz Vespers at Knox are held from 7-8 pm, normally on the third Wednesday of each month, September through May. 

Check out our YouTube Channel KNOX OTTAWA to view any of our previous events. 

For our 2024-25 season, the following musicians are already committed:

September 18: Doug Martin (Saxophone); Ian Card (Piano) 

October 16: James McGowan (Piano, Vocals); Sarah Ramsay (Saxophone)

November 20: Peter Woods (Saxophone); Ernie Cox (Piano, Vocals)

December 18: Mark Ferguson (Piano); John Geggie (Bass); Mike Tremblay (Saxophone)

January 15: Doug Martin (Saxophone); Ian Card (Piano)

February 19:  The Wailin' Hues: Saxophone (Rob McKinnon), Guitar (Alex Jewell), and Drums (Owen Stanton-Kennedy) 

March 19: Chris Fagan (Vocals), Yves Laroche (Piano); Marek Przednowek (Bass)

April 16: The London Trio Plus (vocals and piano)

May 21: Dave Renaud (Piano); Tom McMahon (Baliset); Mark Rehder (Percussion)