Evening worship with contemporary prose, poetry, scripture reading and amazing jazz music in our church lounge this time featuring The Ardie Walser Group.
Come and celebrate God as we do a new thing in the spirit of Psalm 150.
Dr. Ardie Walser as singer, pianist and songwriter, was a member of the award winning vocal trio BLACK TIE, two-time winners of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Club (MAC) Award for Outstanding Vocal Group and the winners of the Bistro Awards for Outstanding Vocal Group and Best New York Debut. With Black Tie he has shared the stage with the likes of Melba Moore at Carnegie Hall; Sylvia Sims and Ann Hampton Callaway at Town Hall; and Noel Pointer at Avery Fisher Hall; and performed on radio and appeared on a number of TV shows such as The Joan Rivers Show. He has recorded with a wide range of artists from cabaret to pop including – Jazz Composer, Anke Helfrich; Cabaret Artist, Natalie Douglas; Salsa Singer, Michael Stuart; and Salsa Star, Marc Anthony.
Belden Bullock - Bass
Graduate of Berklee College of Music. Born in Boston Massachusetts, resides in Teaneck New Jersey. Belden has traveled the world and toured with many artist. These are some of the artist that he has performed and or recorded with during his career:
Roy Haynes, George Adams, Ahmed Jamal, Oliver Lake, Andrew Hill, Abdullah Ibrahim, Grady Tate, Ralph Peterson Jr, Micheal Brecker, Gloria Lynn, Lionel Hampton, James Spaulding, Frank Foster, Don Byron, Branford Marsalis, Melba Moore, Jay Hoggard, Ralph Bowen, James Weidman, Geri Allen, GregTardy,Talib Kibwe, Steve Wilson, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, John Stubblefield, Clifton Anderson, Bryan Carrott, Cecil Bridgewater, Wilby Fletcher, Falkner Evans, Ted Curson, Letta Mbulu, Caiphus Semenya, Sathima Bea Benjamin.
Dre Barnes - Jazz Pianist and Composer
Born in Philadelphia, Jazz Pianist Dre Barnes began studies in classical piano at an early age. He played in local Rhythm and Blues bands throughout high school and began playing Jazz, sitting in at local jam sessions throughout the area. Barnes attended Rutgers University where studied jazz piano with Kenny Barron who he cites as a major influence.
Furthermore, Barnes has performed with trumpeter Duane Eubanks, trumpeter Phillip Harper, Joel Frahm, and the T.S. Monk Septet, among others. Barnes has also performed with vocalists Mikki Braden, Judy Bady, and actress/vocalist Janet Huber from the popular television sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”.
In 2008 Barnes recorded his second album as a leader entitled “Wandering Spirits”, featuring the dynamic bassist Reuben Rogers and the legendary drummer Lewis Nash, showcasing his original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards from the great American songbook.
“Dre Barnes is an impressive dedicated Jazz Pianist and Composer who delivers his choice notes with a firm touch and potent rhythmic heft” Zan Stewart, The Star ledger
“Dre Barnes’ music is the top of the walk quality Jazz piano and as such, he’s part of an august group and a wonderous tradition that’s part of an up and coming new wave of Jazz Pianists” Jazz Improv New York
Barnes has performed with his trio and quartet at some of new York’s finest jazz clubs including Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Kitano jazz club.
Jarrett D. Walser - Drummer, Composer, Educator
Jarrett Walser is a musician who brings a vibrant sensitivity, rich nuance, and expressive style to the drums. His ease and versatility in several genres (jazz, rock, R&B, funk) make him a highly sought-after drummer. As a band member of Billy Carrión’s, Higher Standards; Lance Bryant & SHOUT!; Sacred Machines; U.L.T.R.A. S.; and Vethaken; you can hear the infusion of those styles on display.
At the age of three, what started as a curious, playful orchestration on pots and pans grew into a passion. Jarrett’s first love has always been jazz. This allure continued at age 11 when he began studying at NJPAC TD Jazz for Teens program in 2001. After his studies at NJPAC, he continued to pursue his passion for music at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, where he received his B.A. (2012) and M.M. (2017) in Jazz Performance. Jarrett has made a career playing with various artists over a wide variety of genres, from jazz to rock to theater. Some notable artists Jarrett has performed with include bassist Rufus Reid and Kenny Davis, trumpeters Valery Ponomarev and Eddie Allen, vocalist Carla Cook, and Chico Freeman, to name a few.
When not performing, Jarrett is an educator at The Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, NJPAC, and His & Her Music, where he shares his love of music and inspires the next generation of young artists.