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Jazz Vespers: Megumi Yonezawa and John Hébert at Saint Peter’s Church (Site)
Sunday August 24, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
NYC’s unique Jazz Prayer Service.
Sundays at 5 since 1965. All are welcome. Free to attend!
This week are welcomed:
Megumi Yonezawa (piano)
John Hébert (bass)
About Megumi Yonezawa:
Megumi Yonezawa is a pianist and composer from Hokkaido, Japan. She began classical piano studies at age six and later graduated from Berklee College of Music, majoring in Performance and Jazz Composition. After moving to New York, she became the regular pianist for saxophonist Greg Osby, performing at renowned venues like the Village Vanguard and Carnegie Hall, and major festivals including Montreal and North Sea Jazz Festivals. Yonezawa has recorded with artists such as Nicholas Payton and Joan Osborne, and her debut album as a leader, A Result of the Colors, received critical acclaim. Her recent projects include the albums Boundary and Resonance, showcasing her distinctive blend of jazz and contemporary classical influences.
About John Hébert:
John Hébert is a highly respected bassist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied double bass with Bill Huntington and earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University. Since moving to New York in 1995, Hébert has become a sought-after collaborator, performing with jazz legends like Andrew Hill, Lee Konitz, Paul Bley, and Maria Schneider. As a bandleader, his projects such as Byzantine Monkey and Rambling Confessions have garnered critical praise, with his recordings receiving high marks in Downbeat magazine. Hébert is recognized for his versatility, melodic strength, and contributions to both traditional and avant-garde jazz scenes
NYC’s unique jazz prayer service, Sundays at 5 since 1965. All are welcome. Free to attend!
This week, we welcome Megumi Yonezawa and John Hébert.
Megumi Yonezawa (piano)
Megumi Yonezawa, a pianist and composer from Hokkaido, Japan, began her musical journey at
the age of six. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s degree in
performance and jazz composition, earning prestigious awards such as the Jazz Performance
Award, the Clare Fisher Award, and many others.
John Hébert (bass)
Hébert had his first double bass lessons with Bill Huntington. He studied at Loyola University of
New Orleans from 1990 to 1992, during which time he performed with Steve Masakowski, Tony
Dagradi, and Johnny Vidacovich, among others. He continued his education at William Paterson
University in New Jersey with Rufus Reid, where he obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in
Jazz Performance.