Jazz Music
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 15th, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special featured musician Renato Caranto (tenor sax) … and includes a Prelude: “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” by D. Ellington, and “Speak Low” by K. Weill, O. Nash; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 116:1-9; Reading: James 3:7-10; Reflection: “Words, Words” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Three Little Words” by H. Ruby, B. Kalmar; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” ELW 325 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Cercles d’Amis” by M. Horsfall, and “Sonnymoon for Two” by S. Rollins …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 18th, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano and vibes), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special featured musician Ben Graves (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “It Could Happen To You” by J. Van Heusen, and “Two For The Road” by H. Mancini; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 34:9-14; Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6; Reflection: “On the Street” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “On The Street Where You Live” by A. J. Lerner, F. Loewe; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I Want To Walk As A Child of the Light” ELW 815 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Coastal Afternoon” by Ben Graves, and “Caravan” by D. Ellington …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 21st, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special featured musician Pete Petersen (tenor saxophone) … and includes a Prelude: “On A Clear Day” by B. Lane, A. J. Lerner, and “Summertime” by D. Heyward, G. Gershwin; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 23; Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Reflection: “Where You Belong” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” by C. Porter; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ELW 773 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Goin’ Home” by W. A. Fisher, A. Dvorak, and “Comin’ Home Baby” by B. Tucker …
NOTE: Please adjust the volume on your device to hear the Reading and Reflection …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 16th, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special featured musician Haley Horsfall (vocals and percussion) … and includes a Prelude: “Our Day Will Come” by B. Hilliard, M. Garson, and “Blue Skies” by I. Berlin; Welcome and Invocation by Scott Ellertson; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; Reading: Mark 4:26-34; Reflection: “Certainty” by Scott Ellertson; Song: “If the Stars Were Mine” by M. Gardot; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “This Is My Father’s World” ELW 824 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Just the Way You Look Tonight” by J. Kern, D. Fields …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Day of Pentecost, Sunday, May 19th, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Allan Mair (flute and alto flute) … and includes a Prelude: “What Is This Thing Called Love” by C. Porter, and “Love Song” by G. Cables; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Reading: Acts 2:1-12; Reflection: “Nearness” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “The Nearness of You” by H. Carmichael, N. Washington; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I’ve Got Peace Like A River” TFF 258 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Dreamer” by A. C. Jobim, and “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise” …
NOTE: This recording loses audio intermittently between about 30:30 and 33:50 minutes into the program …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 21st, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist David Evans (tenor sax, clarinet and bass clarinet) … and includes a Prelude: “Take the Coltrane” by D. Ellington, and “A Walkin’ Thing” by B. Carter; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Reading: Psalm 23; Reflection: “Beyond the Notes” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “I’m Walkin'” by F. Domino; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” ELW 697 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most” by T. Wolf, F. Landesman, and “Anthropology” by C. Parker …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17th, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist John Stowell (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “Beautiful Love” by V. Young, and “All The Things You Are” by J. Kern; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 119:9-16; Reading: John 12:20-26; Reflection: “Finian’s Rainbow” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Look to the Rainbow” by Y. Harburg, B. Lane; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” ELW 793 … and concludes with a Postlude: “I Surrender Dear” by H. Barris, G. Clifford, and “A Felicidade” by A. C. Jobim …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the First Sunday in Lent, February 18th, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist John Moak (trombone) … and includes a Prelude: “Just You, Just Me” by J. Greer, R. Klages, and “Two for the Road” by H. Mancini, J. Mercer; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 25:1-10; Reading: Genesis 9:8-17; Reflection: “Look Up” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Stairway to the Stars” by M. Malneck, F. Signorelli; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In” TFF 180 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Rainbow Connection” by P. Williams, K. Ascher, and “Sermonette” by J. Adderley …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 21st, 2024, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Adriana Wagner (trombone) … and includes a Prelude: “Barbados” by Charlie Parker, and “Blue Daniel” by Frank Rosolino; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 62:5-12; Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Reflection: “Second Chance” by Pastor David Knapp; “Taking a Chance On Love” by J. La Touche, T. Fetter, V. Duke; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” ELW 733 … and concludes with a Postlude: “I Never Look At The Moon (anymore)” by Adriana Wagner, and “A Beautiful Friendship” by Stanley Styne, Donald Kahn …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Marilyn Keller (vocals) … and includes a Prelude: “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” by I. Berlin, and “Some Children See Him” by A. Burt, W. Hutson; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 90; Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11; Reflection: “Christmas Wedding” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “A Norman Rockwell Christmas” arranged by M. Horsfall; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” ELW 257 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Mary’s Boy Child” by J. Hairston, and “Joyful, Joyful” by H. van Dyke, L. van Beethoven …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, November 19th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Michelle Medler (woodwinds) … and includes a Prelude: “Hitting the Road Again” by R. Holloway, and “Full Moon and Empty Arms” by Rachmaninoff, Mossman, Kaye; Welcome and Invocation by Scott Ellertson; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 90; Reading: Psalm 90; Reflection: “Life is hard and then…” by Scott Ellertson; Song: “Meditation” by A.C. Jobim; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Go My Children, With My Blessing” ELW 543 … and concludes with a Postlude: “How Little We Know” by S. Cahn, J. Van Heusen, and “You and the Night and the Music” by H. Dietz, A. Schwartz …
NOTE: There is no recording of the Jazz Vespers Service from Sunday, October 15th, 2023.
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 17th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Kevin Deitz (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Noah Simpson (trumpet) … and includes a Prelude: “September Song” by K. Weill, and “Compassion” by M. Jackson; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 103:8-13; Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13; Reflection: “Talking Points” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Dearly Beloved” by J. Kern, J. Mercer; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” TFF 2558 … and concludes with a Postlude: “Rise Up and Shine” by M. Horsfall, and “Caravan” by D. Ellington, I. Mills, J. Tizol …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 20th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Cheryl Alex (alto flute and concert C flute) … and includes a Prelude: “Just In Time” by J. Styne, B. Comden, A. Greene, and “I Remember You” by V. Scherzinger, J. Mercer; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 67; Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” by D. Cross, G. Cory; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ELW 773 … and concludes with a Postlude: “It Don’t Mean A Thing” by D. Ellington, and “‘S Wonderful” by G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 16th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Renato Caranto (tenor sax) … and includes a Prelude: “A Time and a Place” by J. Heath, and “Body and Soul” by J. Green; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 65:9-13; Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “How Long Has This Been Going On” by G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” ELW 335 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by J. Zawinul, and “Minority” by G. Gryce …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 18th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Haley Horsfall (vocals & percussion) … and includes a Prelude: “Bye Bye Blackbird” by R. Henderson, M. Dixon, and “Butterfly” by H. Hancock; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 100; Reading: Exodus 19:1-6 and 1 Peter 2:9-10; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Girl From Ipanema” by A. C. Jobim; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “This Is My Father’s World” ELW 824 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Hello, It’s Me” by T. Rundgren, and “Come To Me” by Björk …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 21st, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Dmitri Matheny (flugelhorn) … and includes a Prelude: “Look to the Sky” by A. C. Jobim, and “There Is No Greater Love” by I. Jones, M. Symes; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 68; Reading: Acts 1:6-14; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “I Want To Be Happy” by V. Youmans, I. Caesar; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Soon and Very Soon” #439 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Warm Valley” by D. Ellington, and “Marable’s Parable” by C. Haden …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 16th, 2023, features Tim Nickel (piano), Karyn Slanina (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Cheryl Alex (flute) … and includes a Prelude: “I Love You” by Cole Porter, and “All the Things You Are” by Jerome Kern; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 16; Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “It Could Happen to You” by Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” TFF 258 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Harold Arlen, and “Stairway to the Stars” by M. Malneck, F. Signorelli, M. Parish …
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the audio for the following recording starts at 9:35.
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 19th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist David Evans (bass clarinet & tenor sax) … and includes a Prelude: “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year” by F. Loesser, and “Footprints” by W. Shorter; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 23; Reading: John 9:1-8; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Infant Eyes” by W. Shorter; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” ELW 335 … and concludes with Sending Music: “I Only Have Eyes For You” by H. Warren, A. Dubin, and “Four On Six” by Wes Montgomery …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Sunday, February 19th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Karyn Slanina (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Marilyn Keller (vocals) … and includes a Prelude: “What The World Needs Now Is Love” by B. Bacharach, H. David, and “Skylark” by H. Carmichael; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 2; Reading: Exodus 24:12-18; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “A Change Is Gonna Come” by S. Cooke; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ELW 773 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by P. Simon, and “My Shining Hour” by H. Arlen, J. Mercer …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 15th, 2023, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Elsa Dougherty (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist John Stowell (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “Beautiful Love” by V. Duke, and “Compassion” by M. Jackson; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 40:1-11; Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” by F. Waller; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” ELW 793 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Ambrosia” by K. Barron, and “The Song is You” by J. Kern, O. Hammerstein II …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano & vibes), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Skip vonKuske (cello), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Kevin Deitz (bass) … and includes a Prelude: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by H. Martin, R. Blane, and “Masters In This Hall” English carol; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Reading: Matthew 1:18-25; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Away in a Manger” traditional carol; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “What Child is This” ELW 296 … and concludes with Sending Music: “The First Noel” traditional carol, and “We Three Kings/Caravan” by J.H. Hopkins Jr., D. Ellington …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Reign of God Sunday, November 20th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Ben Medler (trombone) … and includes a Prelude: “If I Were a Bell” by F. Loesser, and “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” by T. Koehler, H. Barris; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 46; Reading: Colossians 1:11-20; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Nice Work If You Can Get It” by I. Gershwin, G. Gershwin; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” ELW 815 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Without a Thought” by B. Medler, and “Work Song” by N. Adderley …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church (NOTE: During construction we are holding our services at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, right next door to St. James — we return to our St. James building for Jazz Vespers on Sunday, November 20th, 2022) for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 16th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Dan Balmer (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “What Is This Thing Called Love” by C. Porter, and “Lullaby of the Leaves” by J. Young, B. Petkere; Welcome and Invocation by Scott Ellertson; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 121; Reading: Luke 18:1-8; Reflection by Scott Ellertson; Song: “Smile” by C. Chaplin; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Sing of the Lord’s Goodness” … and concludes with Sending Music: “Autumn Serenade” by S. Galop, P. De Rose, and “Look for the Silver Lining” by B. DeSylva, J. Kern …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church (NOTE: During construction we are holding our services at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, right next door to St. James) for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 18th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Mary-Sue Tobin (woodwinds) … and includes a Prelude: “But Not For Me” by G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin, and “Invitation” by B. Kaper, P.F. Webster; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 113; Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Yesterdays” by J. Kern, O. Harbach; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Wade in the Water” ELW 459 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Indian Summer” by A. Dublin, V. Herbert, and “La Paz del Señor” by A. Ruuth …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church (NOTE: During construction we are holding our services at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, right next door to St. James) for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 21st, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist John Moak (trombone) … and includes a Prelude: “Jive at Five” by Count Basie, and “Once I Loved” by Antonio Carlos Jobim; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 103:1-8; Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “In My Life” by J. Lennon, P. McCartney; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Amazing Grace” ELW 779 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Good Bait” by Count Basie, and “There Is No Greater Love” by I. Jones, M. Symes …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church (NOTE: During construction we are holding our services at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, right next door to St. James) for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 17th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Kevin Deitz (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist David Evans (woodwinds) … and includes a Prelude: “What Is This Thing Called Love” by Cole Porter, and “Saving Grace” by Mike Horsfall; Welcome and Invocation by Scott Ellertson; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 15; Reading: Luke 10:38-42; Reflection by Scott Ellertson; Song: “But Beautiful” by Jimmy Van Heusen; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ELW 773 … and concludes with Sending Music: “There’s a Small Hotel” by Richard Rogers/Lorenz Hart, and “Work Song” by Nat Adderley …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church (NOTE: During construction we are holding our services at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, right next door to St. James) for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 19th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Haley Horsfall (vocals) … and includes a Prelude: “But Not For Me” by G. & I. Gershwin, and “I’ll Be Around” by A. Wilder; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 22:19-28; Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9; Reflection: “Rejection” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “Once I Loved” by A.C. Jobim; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “This Is My Father’s World” ELW 824 … and concludes with Sending Music: “If the Stars Were Mine” by M. Gardot, and “Bye Bye Blackbird” by R. Henderson …
This video recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church (NOTE: During construction we are holding our services at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, right next door to St. James) for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (vibes, piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Skip VonKuske (cello), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Kevin Deitz (bass) … and includes a Prelude: “I’m Beginning To See The Light” by Ellington, Hodges, James & George, and “Infant Eyes” by Wayne Shorter; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 148; Reading: Revelation 21:1-6; Reflection: “Moved Into the Neighborhood” by Pastor David Knapp; Song: “I’ve Never Been In Love Before” by Frank Loesser; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “This Is My Father’s World” ELW 824 … and concludes with Sending Music: “New Beginnings” by Kevin Deitz, and “Voyage” by Kenny Barron …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for Easter Sunday, April 17th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Ryan Meagher (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “The Song Is You” by J. Kern, O. Hammerstein II, and “La Iglesia Vieja (The Old Church)” by M. Horsfall; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Reading from Luke 24:1-12; Reflection: “Gently Rise and Softly Fall” by Pastor David Knapp; “Samba de Orpheus” by L. Bonfa; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “That Easter Day with Joy was Bright” ELW 384 … and concludes with Sending Music: “How My Heart Sings” by E. Zindars, and “You’re My Everything” by H. Warren …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 20th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Lee Elderton (woodwinds) … and includes a Prelude: “Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)” by A.C. Jobim, and “My One and Only Love” by G. Wood, R. Mellin; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 63:1-8; Reading from Psalm 63:1-8; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; “Just in Time” by J. Styne, B. Comden, A. Green; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Lamb of God” ELW 336 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Joy Spring” by C. Brown, and “There Is No Greater Love” by M. Symes, I. Jones …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, February 20th, 2022, as part of the 2022 PDX Jazz Festival, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Noah Simpson (trumpet) … and includes a Prelude: “It Could Happen To You” by J. Van Heusen, and “Love Songs” by G. Cables; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Reading from Luke 6:27-38; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; “I Want To Be Happy” by V. Youmans, I. Caesar; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Take Me To The Water” TFF 117 … and concludes with Sending Music: “My Funny Valentine” by R. Rodgers, L. Hart, and “United” by W. Shorter …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 16th, 2022, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist John Stowell (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “Rain Check” by B. Strayhorn, and “Mood Indigo” by D. Ellington; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 36:5-10; Reading from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; “Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans” by L. Alter, E. DeLange; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” ELW 697 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Nobody Else But Me” by J. Kern, and “Au Privave” by C. Parker …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Allan Mair (flute) … and includes a Prelude: “Ding Dong Merrily on High” traditional carol, and “Snowbound” by Dave Frishberg; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 80:1-7; Reading from Luke 1:39-55; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; “Breath of Heaven” by A. Grant, C. Eaton; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “People Look East” ELW 248 … and concludes with Sending Music: “The First Noel” traditional carol, and “O Holy Night” traditional carol …
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, you may notice a few moments of silence during the following Jazz Vespers recording. However, if you keep listening — the service will continue shortly!
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Reign of God Sunday, November 21st, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Mieke Bruggerman (baritone sax) … and includes a Prelude: “Come Rain or Come Shine” by J. Mercer, H. Arlen, and “Aeolian Shade” by M. Horsfall; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 93; Reading from Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; “Dream” by J. Mercer; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I Want to Walk as Child of the Light” ELW 815 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Count’s Place” by C. Basie, and “Soy Califa” by D. Gordon …
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, October 17th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Israel Annoh (percussion) … and includes a Prelude: “Autumn Leaves” by J. Kosma, and “Soul Eyes” by M. Waldron; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 91:9-16; Reading from Isaiah 53:2-6; Reflection by Pastor David Knapp; “I Can’t Get Started” by V. Duke, I. Gershwin; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” TFF 258 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Purple Gazelle” by D. Ellington, and “All The Things You Are” by J. Kern, O. Hammerstein II …
NOTE: Unfortunately — there is no recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from September 19th, 2021.
This audio recording of our 5:00pm Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Feast of Mary, Mother of Our Lord, Sunday, August 15th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Dmitri Matheny (flugelhorn) … and includes a Prelude: “On the Sunny Side of the Street” by D. Fields, J. McHugh, and “Over the Rainbow” by Y. Harburg, H. Arlen; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Psalm 34:9-14; a Reading from Ephesians 5:15-20; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing; Sending Hymn: “This Little Light of Mine” ELW 677 … and concludes with Sending Music: “Peace” by H. Silver, and “Get Happy” by T. Koehler, H. Arlen …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 18th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Tim Rap (drums), and our special guest artist Cheryl Alex (flute & alto flute) … and includes a Prelude: “Our Love Is Here To Stay” by G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin, and “Naima” by J. Coltrane; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Ephesians 2:11-22; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon; Message Song: “A Kiss To Build A Dream On” by B. Kalmar, H. Ruby, O. Hammerstein II; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “Song For My Father” by H. Silver, and “Day By Day” by A. Stordahl, P. Weston, S. Cahn. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 20th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist Haley Horsfall (vocals & percussion) … and includes a Prelude: “Speak Low” by Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash, and “If The Stars Were Mine” by Melody Gardot; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Mark 4:35-41; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon: “Stormy Weather”; a Message Song: “Stormy Weather” by Ted Koehler, Harold Arlen; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “Skylark” by Hoagy Carmichael, and “Another Star” by Stevie Wonder. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Ascension of Our Lord, Sunday, May 16th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artists Attila Csikos (guitar) and Zsofia Csikos-Tardy (vocals) … and includes a Prelude: “Solar” by Miles Davis, and “Road Song” by Wes Montgomery; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Luke 24:44-53; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon: “It’s Still There”; a Message Song: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by H. Arlen, Y. Harburg; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “The Love Of You” by Z. Csikos-Tardy, A. Csikos, and “Once I Had a Secret Love” by S. Fain, P. F. Webster. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 18th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest artist John Moak (trombone) … and includes a Prelude: “Sometimes I’m Happy” by I. Caesar & V. Youmans, and “Oh, What A Beautiful Morning” by R. Rodgers & O. Hammerstein II; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from 1 John 3:1-7; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon; a Message Song: “On The Sunnyside Of The Street” by J. McHugh & D. Fields; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “Look For The Silver Lining” by J. Kern & B.G. DeSylva, and “This I Dig Of You” by H. Mobley. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 21st, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest Cheryl Alex (flute and alto flute) … and includes a Prelude: “Man Come Into Egypt” by Hillerman & Minkhoff, and “Spring Is Here” by Rodgers & Hammerstein III; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Jeremiah 31:31-34; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “Blowin’”; a Message Song: “Blowin’ In the Wind” by Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “If I Had A Hammer” by Lee Hays, Pete Seeger, and “I Hear a Rhapsody” by Dick Gasparre, George Fragos. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the First Sunday in Lent, February 21st, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest John Stowell (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “Alone Together” by A. Schwartz and H. Deitz, and “Crystal Silence” by Chick Corea; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Genesis 9:8-17; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon; a Message Song: “How Deep Is The Ocean” by Irving Berlin; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “Isfahan” by Billy Strayhorn, and “United” by Wayne Shorter. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Second Sunday After Epiphany, January 17th, 2021, features Mike Horsfall (piano), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and our special guest Marilyn Keller (vocals) … and includes a Prelude: “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King, and “Time After Time” by Sammy Chan and Jule Styne; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “What Song Is In You”; a Message Song: “Don’t Go To Strangers” by David Mann and Arthur Kent; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “In The Garden” by C. Austin Miles, and “Keep Your Eyes On The Prize” by Alice Wine. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of our Special Christmas Jazz Vespers Service from St. James Lutheran Church for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20th, 2020, features Mike Horsfall (director, piano, and vibraphone), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocals), Laurent Nickel (cello), Brent Follis (drums), and guest musician Kevin Deitz (bass) … and includes a Prelude: “The First Noel” traditional English carol, and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” by Edmund H. Sears; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Luke 1:26-38; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “Coffee With Mary”; a Message Song: “Mary, Did You Know” by Buddy Greene; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” traditional carol, and “Sing We Now Of Christmas” French carol. Audio by Jeff Ward; Video by Carson Dunbar …
This video recording of Jazz Vespers from St. James Lutheran Church for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 15th, 2020, features Mike Horsfall (director and pianist), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocalist), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and guest musician Eddie Parente (violin) … and includes a Prelude: “What A Difference a Day Makes” by Stanley Adams and Maria Grever, and “Nuages” by Django Reinhardt; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Matthew 25:14-30; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “Pure Imagination”; a Message Song: “Pure Imagination” by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “Not Without You” by Eddie Parente, and “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, and Jacques Prévert. Video by Carson Dunbar; Audio by Jeff Ward …
This video recording of Jazz Vespers from St. James Lutheran Church for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 18th, 2020, features Mike Horsfall (director and pianist), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocalist), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and guest musician Israel Annoh (percussion) … and includes a Prelude: “Teach Mr Tonight” by Gene DePaul and Sammy Cahn, and “La Paz Del Señor” by Anders Ruuth; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “St. Paul Send His Love”; a Message Song: “I‘m Glad There Is You” by Jimmy Dorsey and Paul Madeira; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “A Time and a Place” by Jimmy Heath, and “Our Day Will Come” by Bob Hilliard and Mort Garson. Video by Carson Dunbar; Audio by Jeff Ward …
This video recording of Jazz Vespers from St. James Lutheran Church for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 20th, 2020, features Mike Horsfall (director and pianist), Valarie Griffiths Brown (vocalist), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and guest musician Dan Balmer (guitar) … and includes a Prelude: “September Song” by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson, and “All God’s Children Got Rhythm” by Walter Jurmann, Gus Kahn, and Bronislaw Kaper; Processional Verses composed by Marguerite Luc: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; a Reading from Jonah 3:10 – 4:11; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “Detours”; a Homily Song: “Detour Ahead” by Herb Ellis, Johnny Frigo, and Lou Carter; Gospel Canticle; Announcements; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; The Blessing … and concludes with a Postlude: “God Bless the Child” by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog, Jr., and “Minority” by Gigi Gryce. Video by Carson Dunbar; Audio by Jeff Ward …
This video recording of Jazz Vespers from St. James Lutheran Church for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 16th, 2020 – In Memory of Carol Wallis – features Mike Horsfall (director and pianist), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and guest musician Stan Bock (trombone) … and includes Gathering Music: “You’re My Everything” by M. Dixon, J. Young. H. Warren, and “Teach Me Tonight” by G. De Paul, S. Cahn; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Liturgy: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light, Psalm 141; a Reading from Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “Death Can’t Stop It”; Music: “We’ll Be Together Again” by C. Fischer, F. Laine; Gospel Canticle; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; Benediction … and concludes with Sending Music: “Tree of Knowledge” by M. Horsfall, and “This I Dig Of You” by H. Mobley …
This video recording of Jazz Vespers from St. James Lutheran Church for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 19th, 2020, features Mike Horsfall (director and pianist), Valarie Brown (cantor), Laurent Nickel (bass), Brent Follis (drums), and guest musician Devin Phillips (tenor sax) … and includes Gathering Music: “I Love You” by Cole Porter, and “A Time For Love” by Paul Francis Weber and Johnny Mandel; Welcome and Invocation by Pastor David Knapp; Jazz Vespers Opening Liturgy: Hymn of Light, Thanksgiving for Light, Psalm 141; a Reading from Romans 8:12-17; Pastor David Knapp’s Sermon, titled “My Shining Hour”; Jazz Sermon Tune: “My Shining Hour” by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen; Gospel Canticle: “My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness”; Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer; Blessing … and concludes with Sending Music: “African Flower” by Duke Ellington, and “Alone Together” by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz. Video by Carson Dunbar; Audio by Jeff Ward …
Watch video recordings of music from the St. James Lutheran Church Jazz Vespers series, recorded on June 16th, 2020, in Portland, Oregon, performed by our Director of Jazz Ministry, Mike Horsfall on piano, accompanied by Haley Horsfall on vocals & percussion, with artwork created by Joel Nickel:
“I Thought About You” with lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Jimmy Van Heusen …
“Afro Blue” with lyrics by Oscar Brown and music by Mongo Santamaria …
“Blue Train” with lyrics and music by Lo Borges …
Organ Music
This video recording of our 5:00pm Evening Prayer Vespers from St. James Lutheran Church for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, November 13th, 2022, includes a Prelude: “Magnificat primi toni” by Samuel Scheidt; Welcome and Invocation; Dialogue; Hymn of Light; Thanksgiving for Light; Psalm 141; Psalm Prayer; Reading: Ephesians 2:17-22; Reflection: “Built Together Spiritually” by Pastor David Knapp; Gospel Canticle: “Magnificat – Tone VI” by Charles Wood; Prayers; Blessing; Offertory Anthem: “It Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks” by Paul Bouman; Offertory Response: “Praise to Thee, My God, This Night” ELW 565; Dismissal … and concludes with a Postlude: “Magnificat Fugue” by Johann Pachelbel. Special thanks to Director of Music Ministry Colin Stave and the St. James Church Choir.
