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If you haven’t been to church in a while and would like to get the feel of St. Cyprian’s, our Jazz Vespers may be just the service for you. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of community, music, worship and wine. We'd love to have you.
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Video courtesy of Bruce Merwin www.staugustinevideo.com
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2025 Vespers Our season finale for Jazz Vespers on the Commons will be on Sunday, April 27 at 4:00 PM. It will feature The Evan Anderson Jazz Ensemble from the University of North Florida. Performing with Evan will be Justin Archinihu, bassist and Spencer Boyum, drummer. Evan Anderson is a senior Jazz Studies major at the University of North Florida. Evan was raised in Orlando, Florida, where he began teaching himself piano at the age of 15. Soon he started to take lessons with a great teacher who inspired him to pursue a career as a musician and composer. Evan has had such accomplishments such as winning 3rd place in the Central Florida Jazz Society competition, receiving the Northeast Florida Jazz Association (NEFJA) scholarship, winner of Jacksonville Jazz Society scholarship, among others. Evan has been apart of multiple studio albums and has had many of his compositions recorded and performed. Evan plans to move to New York where he will continue to his studies as well as continuing to write music, perform, and be a recording artist. We have a unique opportunity to see and hear them perform here at St. Cyprian's. Prepare to be inspired by these young men! |
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Video courtesy of Bruce Merwin www.staugustinevideo.com
Video courtesy of Bruce Merwin www.staugustinevideo.com
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Vespers has its roots in the medieval monastic orders and is traditionally an evening service of readings and prayers recited as daylight fades and candles are lit. At St. Cyprian's, the Jazz Vespers service has become a notable favorite for community members throughout St. Augustine, regardless of their religious affiliation. It is an informal, contemplative, candlelit time of worship, featuring local musical talent and a wine & cheese reception, which follows across the courtyard at the Mission House.
Although the service is advertised as “Jazz Vespers,” from time-to-time we have other styles of music including Blues, Country, Gospel, Folk, Bluegrass, and even Classical Harp. In December our Vespers is usually a service of Lessons & Carols. In January, we celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special guest speaker and a Gospel Choir. Other months may have a special focus as well such as celebrations honoring Women's History, Black History, Earth Day, etc.
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