Trinity Church continues its century-old tradition of free midday music: On Mondays this spring, jazz is on the menu. From global phenomenon Godwin Louis to rising star Camille Thurman, the lineup features practitioners who are expanding the edges of their form.

Trinity presents Jazz at One in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, to showcase some of the most prolific and influential artists in music history.

June 2, 1–2 pm

Andromeda Turre

Andromeda Turre is a vocalist and composer whose work blends the rich traditions of jazz with bold contemporary narratives. The daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, Turre was raised in New York City and immersed in the artistry of such legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, and Wynton Marsalis. Educated at the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Turre draws on classical, contemporary, and theatrical influences to create a singular voice in jazz. Her latest project, From the Earth, is a groundbreaking jazz suite addressing environmental justice and the impact of climate change on marginalized communities. With a career spanning performances in 17 countries and compositions for film, television, video games, and theater, Turre continues to push boundaries, using music as a powerful tool for empathy and transformation.

June 9, 1–2 pm

Dave Stryker Quartet

Hear a quartet led by “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years” (The Village Voice ). Dave Stryker is known for his “golden tone, urgent style, and the kind of heated technique that can blow the roof off any gig” (Jazz Times ). The Omaha, Nebraska native cut his teeth as a featured sideman with organist Jack McDuff and tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and has released many celebrated albums as a bandleader, including As We Are and Groove Street. Stryker has also performed with Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and many others. A gifted educator, he is Adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar at Rutgers University and Montclair State University and launched an online guitar school at artistworks.com.

Free!

Registration