Trinity Jazz Ensemble

Jazz is a music of the Spirit! Founded in 1991, TRINITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE is a group of metro KC musicians dedicated to presenting jazz in church settings, proclaiming the joys of God’s gifts to all via uplifting spirit-filled music. TRINITY performs hymns with congregational singing, spirituals and gospel music, works by artists such as John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard, and McCoy Tyner, and music arranged and composed by ensemble members. TRINITY is an ecumenical ensemble, with members from various denominations, all leading careers as performers, composers, educators, or technical specialists. Affiliated with OLD MISSION United Methodist Church, TRINITY performs for worship services, and special events in support of the church’s outreach. For more information, visit https://trinityjazz.weebly.com/  

Br. John Anderson, voice & reader
Earie Braggs, trombone & voice
Tim Brewer, bass
Mark Olson, drums
Rich Hill, keyboards
Mike Parkinson, trumpet
Doug Talley, woodwinds