What is St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers?
St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers is a monthly professional concert featuring the best jazz and blues performers in St. Louis in one of the most acoustically resonant halls in the metro area. The performers play and sing their best music, their favorite numbers. They have the treat of performing to an appreciative, diverse audience where they are not competing with food and conversation. In this great concert setting, audiences truly get to know the performers and enjoy their artistry “up close.” St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers is sponsored by the historic Second Baptist Church in its Sanctuary of the Beatitudes. The professional bands will perform two sets of music and in between the two sets, the church’s pastor, Dr. Stephen Jones, will offer a brief, non-sectarian inspirational message. An offering will be taken to support the musicians. There are no tickets, no entry costs, no reservations necessary. It’s just 100 minutes of St. Louis’ best jazz and blues with an inspirational inte
