A new year begins...

And what a year it's going to be for the Sedona Jazz at the Church Sunset Concerts!

The first concerts happen in January, with the arrival of Jim Martinez & Laura Didier on January 23 and 24. Click HERE for more information about their two concerts - one a musical tribute to the music of Doris Day and the second a "down home and holy" Jazz Praise Concert!

For now, enjoy the video below of Jim playing at the Oscar Peterson tribute concert he and Laura did in Carmel, CA in September, 2007. And make a note that we'll be posting more videos of Jim and Laura, in order to acquaint you with their overflowing talent BEFORE their concerts in January!

Looking back at the Christmas Jazz Mass

The Christmas Eve Jazz mass was a "first of its kind" for our parish. And was it ever a blessing!

Vicki McDermitt, Russ Schmidt, Rob Moore and Dwight Kilian are all masterful musicians and gifted jazz artists, and when coupled with the meditation of Richard Parrish (with Russ, Dwight and Rob responding musically to his words throughout the meditation) it was truly a holy and thought-provoking experience for us all.

The church was packed, the congregation unanimous in its appreciation for the liturgy and music, God was glorified by prayer, word, liturgy and music, and the most Holy Sacrament received by the Faithful.

And yes, we've already begun making plans to have the Jazz Mass as a part of our annual Christmas Eve liturgies!

Concert Patronages

We've been bringing Jazz to the Church since January, 2009, and the series has been well received and attended.

      Innumerable artist have already performed (Laura Didier, Jim Martinez, Bob Ravenscroft, Dwight Kilian, Rob Moore, Vicki McDermitt, Russ Schmidt, Billy Mitchell, Zirque Bonner, Renee Patrick, Steve Sandner, Steve Douglas, Adam Clark, et al) and many more are already scheduled for the future.

      The concerts not only bring folk together in the beauty of our parish, but are also a fabulous way of celebrating God's gift to man of musical creativity.

- becoming a Patron or Benefactor  -

If you believe the series to be a worthwhile endeavor, how about becoming a Patron or Benefactor of our concerts?
      In that way, we can have a few extraordinary concerts every so often - ones that, for a variety of reasons, may cost a lot more to present (musician's travel costs, et al).

      Patronage costs $400 per season, and entitles the Patron to two reserved seat tickets at each concert and identification in the playbill for the entire season.

      Benefaction is another way to support Jazz at the Church. Cost is $1,000 per season, and entitles the Benefactor to six reserved seat tickets for each concert during the entire season, together with identification in the concert playbills, also.

      If you are interested in becoming a Patron or Benefactor, email us at jazz@episcopalnet.org or telephone the church at 928-282-7366 for more information.

      Of course, the financial gifts of patronage and benefaction are both fully tax deductible!