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Jazz Vespers: Erli Perez, Takaaki Otomo, Paul Gill at Saint Peter’s Church (Site)

Sunday July 20, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free
Jazz Vespers: Erli Perez, Takaaki Otomo, Paul Gill at Saint Peter’s Church

NYC’s unique Jazz Prayer Service.

Sundays at 5 since 1965. All are welcome. Free to attend!

This week, we welcome…

Erli Perez (voice)

Takaaki Otomo (piano)

Paul Gill (bass)

About Erli Perez

Since moving to New York City from San Diego Erli Perez has made his mark in the jazz scene it’s the likes of his mentors Jay Clayton,Sheila Jordan, Ronny Whyte, and Mark Murphy. His Whimsical flexibility in the genre led to a write up early in his career by downbeat magazine. He has performed in many venues consistently in the New York City jazz club scene.

About Takaaki Oromo

Takaaki Otomo originally from Hyogo,Japan began playing piano at the age of 5 and by the age of 15 began his career in jazz music under the Tadao Kitano one of Japans most renowned players. He quickly rose up the ranks by becoming the first winner and recipient of the Next Jazz competition in Kobe. He has played in many respected venues since moving to nyc in 2014. His talent also gained the attention of downbeat magazine where you can find a well deserved review of his young career and of his released album titled “New kid in town”

About Paul Gill

Paul Gill is the veteran of the New York City jazz scene. Since arriving in 1990 Paul has work at every major venue and recorded with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Hank Jones,The Vanguard Orchestra, Joe Henderson and many others. He is recognized for his swinging bass lines and virtuosic arco bass lines.