Overview
The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark celebrates 25 years of monthly Jazz Vespers! Join us at Bethany Baptist for this free concert combining jazz music and worship.
April’s featured artist is organist Rhoda Scott, “undoubtedly one of the most dazzling legends of jazz” (Paris-Move). The daughter of an AME minister from Weymouth Township, NJ, she learned to play the organ at church. After moving to France early in her career, she launched to superstardom — becoming known as “l’Organiste aux Pieds Nus” (“The Barefoot Lady”) because of her unique habit of removing her shoes to play. We’re thrilled she’s back in Newark with her high-voltage mix of hard bop and soul jazz.
Bethany Baptist Church is located at 275 W. Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.
Co-sponsored with the Bethany Baptist Church Jazz Vespers