Jazz From The Pews In New Haven
Collective leads musical prayer service on Chapel Street
Yann Beaullan’s mother is Jewish; his father is Cambodian. He grew up listening to Buddhist chants. On Sunday he was worshiping in Wooster Square—to the strains of alto saxes offering Coltranesque riffs on the Christian hymn “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow.”
Beaullan has joined what might be called a “happening” new phenomenon in the pews: a weekly jazz-style eucharist that is transforming St. James and St. Paul’s from one of the “frozen chosen” Episcopal churches in town to one of the coolest places to worship in New Haven.
Before the Theodicy Jazz Collective started playing at the historic stone church four months ago, its cozy wooden interiors at Olive and Chapel streets rang with pretty much the traditional sounds of the solo organ in the balcony.
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Theodicy in Cheshire
The minute Theodicy starts to play, smooth and melodic, you will be taken to a place of elation and inspiration. Theodicy makes music come to life with the joy they take in filling our church with their rhythm and sound.
Come to St. Peter's Cheshire on Sunday February 20, the next stop on a jazz pilgrimage honoring Dorothy Day.
Great article and great radio show
It's cool to know churches are taking risks and trying out some new things. I'll see if I can come this sunday.
It is a pleasure to be a part
It is a pleasure to be a part of this church and to work with Theodicy Jazz Collective. St. Paul and St. James is a special parish in so many ways.
Jazz at St. Paul and St. James
All are welcome at St. Paul and St. James Episcopal Church in New Haven. We are on the corner of Olive and Chapel (right next to Sally's Apizza) and there is free parking in the comcast lot.
Church is every Sunday at 10:30. Live jazz every week. We'd love to have you join us!
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