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Tito Puente: The Man, The Legend, The Music

On Monday, June 1, Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Orchestra brought an evening of energy and celebration to Saint Peter’s as they honored the legacy of his father, the legendary Tito Puente.

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Jazz celebrates 60 years at Saint Peter’s with the Keep Swinging Social

Following vespers, many filtered into the Living Room for the Keep Swinging Social. This special ticketed event brought together individuals who have shaped and sustained Jazz at Saint Peter’s throughout its six-decade history. The Manhattan School of Music Jazz Combo provided live music as guests danced, reconnected, and celebrated the occasion. Toasts were shared honoring and celebrating the ways in which jazz has been a mainstay in the community here.

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Cobi Narita’s 100th Birthday Celebration

On what would have been Nobuko “Cobi” Narita’s 100th birthday, many people gathered at Saint Peter’s church for a night full of jazz music and stories to celebrate her everlasting legacy.

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Kinancer

KINANCER brought together contemporary ballet, sculpture, and music in a collaborative, site-specific work. Dancers from Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre interacted with and activated a 750-pound kinetic steel sculpture created by Jack Howard-Potter, integrating movement and structure into a single performance environment.

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Jazz Memorial for Andy González

On the evening of January 6, 2026, Saint Peter’s Church opened its doors to musicians, friends, family, and listeners from across generations to honor the life and legacy of Andy González—a towering figure in Afro-Latin jazz whose music shaped the sound of New York for more than five decades.

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Jazz Memorial for Sheila Jordan

On Tuesday, November 18th, more than 400 people gathered to celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Sheila Jordan on what would have been her 97th birthday.

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Jazz Memorial for Ronny Whyte

Saint Peter’s Church recently hosted “The Party Upstairs” a Jazz Memorial for Ronny Whyte, a heartfelt celebration honoring the life and music of the beloved pianist, vocalist, and songwriter.

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