Jazz Vespers

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. 

In 2024, we had the following line-up of great musicians:   

January 17: Doug Martin (saxophone); Ian Card (piano) 

February 21: Mike Mullin (saxophone), Tom Mcmahon Baliset (Chapman stick), Peter Beaudoin  (drums/percussion) 

March 20: "Three of Hearts" Chris Fagan, Voice & Percussion; Yves Laroche, Piano and Accordion; Marek Przednowek, Bass, "American Jazz meets European Cabaret"

April 17: The Wailin' Hues 

May 15: The London Trio Plus 

Check out our YouTube Channel KNOXOTTAWA s to view any of these events. 

You can also view our most recent Jazz Vespers event below, and click on the top right corner of the image below for the full play-list of all our Jazz Vespers in recent years.  

Here's the beginning of our 2024-25 schedule, included dates for all events and names of musicians committed so far:

September 18

October 16: James McGowan (piano); Michael Hanna (vocals)

November 20

December 18: Mark Ferguson (piano); John Geggie (bass); Mike Tremblay (saxophone)

January 15: Doug Martin (saxophone); Ian Card (piano)

February 19

March 19

April 16

May 21