Jazz Vespers: Leonieke Scheuble, Nick Scheuble, Harvie S
A unique concert prayer service at the “Jazz Church” of NYC. Sundays at 5 since 1965. All are welcome. Free to attend!
About Leonieke Scheuble:
When Dr. Lonnie Smith (one of the most famous jazz organists of all time) was shown a clip of Leonieke playing piano, he said, “You’ve been here before!” When told of her interest in an organ, he sent her a Hammond organ as a gift. She was just 10 years old. By age 11, she would win an award from the International Women in Jazz, do an hour-long feature on radio station WBGO, and be recorded by legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder along with Miles Davis’ drummer, Jimmy Cobb.
In the years to follow, Leonieke would go on to win a second International Women in Jazz award, the New Jersey Governor’s award, and her most prestigious award to date, the Hot House Fan Decision Award for “Best Up and Coming Young Artist.” Leonieke has also become a guest lecturer of music and a TEDx speaker. In July 2022, Leonieke signed an agreement with the Hammond/Suzuki company, becoming a Hammond Artist!, a relationship that is bestowed upon very few.
From April-June 2025, Leonieke led her band “Leonieke & the New York Groove” representing the United States of America at the World’s Fair in Japan (Osaka EXPO 2025). In addition, she continues to be featured in numerous publications and leads a Jazz Trio with world-renowned bassist, Bill Crow. Their group, “The 3 Generations of Jazz Trio”, was recently featured in the Neal Minor documentary entitled “Bill Crow: Jazz Journeyman.”
Leonieke is a highly sought-after artist among the finest New York Jazz musicians and maintains an extensive performance schedule as both a sideman and bandleader.
About Nick Scheuble:
Drummer Nick Scheuble has performed with Classical and Jazz Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis, as well as many of the world’s most respected jazz musicians. He has also remained a Grammy-nominee, Chico Mendoza’s percussionist for over 30 years.
Recently returning from performing in Japan (April-June 2025) for the Osaka EXPO (World’s Fair), Nick has also performed US Embassy tours of Uzbekistan and Moldova, and toured much of the United States.
Nick has performed at noted venues throughout North America, Eastern and Western Europe, East and Central Asia.
About Harvie S:
Bassist, Composer, Producer, Educator, Arranger, and Recording Engineer Harvie S is an American Jazz double bassist known for his distinctive style and extensive career. He has performed and recorded with Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Tony Bennett, Ray Baretto, Michael Brecker, Gil Evans, Art Farmer, Lee Konitz, Zoot Sims, James Brown, Chick Corea, Sheila Jordan, James Moody, Jim Hall, and countless others. He can be heard on twenty albums as a leader, fifteen as a co-leader, and over four hundred albums as a sideman. Throughout his illustrious career, Harvie has collaborated with a plethora of jazz luminaries, leaving an indelible mark on the global jazz scene. His dynamic bass lines and innovative approach to rhythm have earned him widespread acclaim among critics and audiences alike.
Time: 5:00 pm EST
Free!
