Jazz Evensong featuring the Ryan Oliver Quartet

Name: Jazz Evensong featuring the Ryan Oliver Quartet
Start: 2025-09-21T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-21T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oak Bay

Schedule

Sun Sep 21 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oak Bay | Victoria, BC

Join us at St Mary’s for a unique blend of exceptional jazz rooted in the context of meditation and prayer. This month we welcome the Ryan Oliver Quartet to open our 3rd season!
Join Juno-nominated saxophonist Ryan Oliver and his stellar Quartet as they delve into the spiritual music of John Coltrane in honour of Coltrane’s birthday. The group will perform an unforgettable set of some of Coltrane’s most riveting music.
Please click this link to see our fall 2025 season at a glance and mark your calendars! https://www.stmarysoakbay.ca/worship/jazz-evensong
The suggested donation is $20 but any amount is welcome! Donations can be made via cash or card. Doors open at 3:30pm, service at 4pm. Please spread the word!
Evolving out of two ancient services of prayer as the sun is setting—vespers and compline—the service of Evensong is an opportunity to put the events of the past day into perspective, to ground one’s body, mind and spirit in preparation for the restorative night of sleep, when in our dreaming, our subconscious will continue the creative work of making sense of our experiences.
Jazz, as Ken Burns says, is “a profound intersection of freedom and creativity”. So, whether you are a seasoned jazz lover or a newcomer to the genre, you will be sure to find something to speak to you at this unique and moving experience of making sense of your day. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this inspiring and intimate celebration of faith and music. All are welcome!