Jesus and Jazz Service f the Mala Waldron Trio at Mt Zion AME Milburn

Join us for an inspirational morning of Jesus and Jazz featuring the Mala Waldron Trio at Mount Zion AME Church! Get ready to be uplifted by the inspirational messages and powerful jazz music in a live Mt Zion AME Church service. This is a unique opportunity to experience the fusion of faith and jazz in a spiritually enriching environment. Don't miss out on this enjoyable Jesus and Jazz Performance.

Jesus and Jazz

This May 26 Jazz session will be led by Mala Waldron Trio featuring Wayne Henderson on Drums, Motoki Mihara on Bass, Lynette Sheard on vocals with Mental Health advice from Mental Health Association In New Jersey Professionals, Laverne Williams.

Join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an inspiring Jesus and Jazz Session hosted by Pastor Eyesha Marable.

Join the MZAME family, Rev. Eyesha Marable, and Gregory Burrus for Jesus & Jazz on May 26, 2024 at 11:30 am for great music, melodies, meditative moments, and messages. We are located at 56 Church Street, Millburn, NJ 07041, and we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Space is limited so please let us know if we should expect you by reserving your space via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesus-and-jazz-feat-mala-waldron-trio-w-wayne-henderson-and-motoki-mihara-tickets-897623645487?aff=oddtdtcreator or email at mtzionamemillburn@gmail.com

Refreshments will be available immediately following the service by Pangea Caterers.

Mala Waldron

Vocalist/Pianist/Composer Mala Waldron (pronounced MAL-uh WALL-drun) is a New York City native who balances local performances with tours all over Europe and Asia. Featured recordings include her CD debut, "Lullabye" (tribute to godmother, Billie Holiday), a duo project with her father, pianist, composer Mal Waldron ("He's My Father") and "Always There" which, in addition to being her first U.S. release, was licensed by Columbia Records (Japan) and voted one of the Top 20 Jazz CDs of 2006 by JazzUSA.

As a band leader, Mala has performed with her group at many esteemed venues including the Jazz Standard, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, the 55 Bar, Cornelia St. Cafe, BAM Cafe , the 1st Annual Coltrane Day Music Festival, and most recently at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and the 17th Annual Jazz in the Valley festival with the Christopher Dean Sullivan Ensemble. Career highlights include touring and recording with her father, writing and performing her big band arrangements with the James Jabbo Ware, "Me We & Them" Orchestra and singing her original music (orchestrated and conducted by Alfonso Girardo) with a 45-piece jazz symphony, the Magna Grecia Orchestra while on tour in Taranto, Italy

Event Free Open to All Please register and Let us know you are coming to join us.

Message

Hosted by Pastor Eyesha Marable of Mt Zion AME Church.

Eyesha K. Marable is trained dancer, ordained Itinerate Elder, Pastor, Mt. Zion AME Church, Millburn, NJ and Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District.

Eyesha K. Marable is trained dancer, ordained Itinerate Elder, Pastor, Mt. Zion AME Church, Millburn, NJ and Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District, under the leadership of Bishop Gregory Ingram. Rev. Eye earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Spanish, a Master of Science Degree in Non-Profit Management, a Post-Graduate Certification in Organizational Development and a Master of Divinity. Through her 14 years of service at the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York under the leadership of Rev. Drs. Floyd H. and Elaine M. Flake as associate minister, asst. dance director for Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry and co-chair for the bi-annual worship conference, Rev. Eyesha founded the National Liturgical Dance Network (NLDN). This dance preacher gathers, trains, supports and unites with churches and worshippers, worldwide. She is the Director of Community Engagement for NJPAC and is blessed to worship in dance with her husband, Edward B. Marable, Jr, son, Judah and Honor.

Special Guest

Faith based Mental Health Message

Laverne Williams

Laverne Williams, CSW, Founder of PEWS (Promoting Emotional Wellness & Spirituality) and Member of the MHANJ's Community Education Team

As an advocate on behalf of persons with mental illness, and as a long-standing Deacon and member of the Union Baptist Church in Montclair where she still serves, Laverne has diligently developed partnerships between faith-based communities and behavioral health institutions by bridging the gap between theology and mental health. Her insights were indispensable in encouraging culturally relevant behavioral health resources and family support services to an array of diverse consumers. She diligently worked to increase awareness and engagement with key stakeholders in communities of color.

Lynette Sheard

Lynette Sheard is the Director of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s New Jersey Mental Health Players, a highly successful, interactive community education program, winner of the 2021 national Richard Van Horn Innovation in Programming Award from Mental Health America.

Ms. Sheard is certified by Mental Health America as a trainer of Mental Health First Aid. She is also a certified trainer of QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care. She is a sought-after panelist, host, interviewer, and keynote speaker. During the height of the COVID Pandemic she provided a weekly webinar entitled ”Why the Show Must Go On — How to Maintain Your Creative Sanity,” highlighting the connection between creativity and mental health along with the virtual presentations by the NJ Mental Health Players. It was viewed by over 15,000 people.

Jesus and Jazz Sessions are held monthly on the 4th Sunday of the Month and jazz curated by:

Location

Mt Zion AME Church

54 Church Street
Milburn, New Jersey
United States
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