Published: April 10, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 619 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States
NYC’s unique jazz prayer service, Sundays at 5 since 1965. All are welcome. Free to attend!
This week, we welcome Ras Burnett (sax), Amanda Monaco (guitar), and Hill Greene (bass).
Ras Burnett is a Brooklyn-born saxophonist, flautist, composer, writer, and educator. He hails from a musical family via his grandfather (known as “Ted Barnet” professionally) and father, both saxophonists/composers. He studied music both concurrently with engagement in public school bands from 5th grade through high school. In 1987, he began performing in local reggae bands and African drum ensembles concurrent with his lifelong jazz/free jazz engagement. In 2018, he received a BA in Music Studies from SUNY/Empire State College, and in August 2023, an MFA in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He is a recipient of grants from The Jerome Foundation, New Music USA, and Media Alliance Inc. His upcoming recording, scheduled for October 2024, is “Celebration Conference” on Unseen Rain Records. Ras believes in the power of creative music and its effect on social and personal change.
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm EST
Free!
Detailed information and discussion of the event.