Stewardship Sunday 11/17 at 10am

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Dear Beloved members of Pound Ridge Community Church,

We are Grateful for the work God has started in each of us, and we trust that God will continue to transform us. Gratefulness keeps us grounded in the present while reminding us of the potential for what is to come. Our gratitude fuels our longing to become more fully who God has created us to be. Effective stewardship requires wise Administration of the resources we’ve been entrusted with. Our collective administration of time, talent, and treasure is a direct reflection of our commitment to seeing the good work God has begun in us come to fruition. In 2024, we successfully completed several maintenance projects that have refreshed our space and made it more welcoming. Additionally, your ongoing financial support helps the office run smoothly, allowing us to effectively serve both the church and the broader community. Our Programs and ministries are vital in helping us bridge the gap between who we are and the people God is calling us to become. In 2024, we offered the following programs: Jazz Vespers, Messy Church, Dream to All, Wooffstock, PRCC Chancel Choir, Promise Kids, Promise Kids’ Bell Choir, and Pound Ridge Play School are the tangible ways in which we journey together. In the year ahead, we will focus on G.A.P while also working to close the gap in our financial resources. Every contribution you make is meaningful, but your financial support is especially crucial in ensuring smooth administration and sustaining both ongoing and new programs that bring the light to people. Every size gift is appreciated and welcomed.

Jazz Vespers on Nov. 17 at 4pm

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Bassist and composer Martin Wind was born in Flensburg, Germany in 1968 and has been living in the

New York City area since 1996. 

He earned a diploma as Orchestra Musician at the Cologne Conservatory and completed his master’s degree in jazz composition and performance at NYU. 

 

In 1995 Martin came in third at the International Thelonious Monk Bass Competition in Washington, D.C.,

and in 1996 he won the first Cognac Hennessy/Blue Note Jazz Search in Germany. 

 

In 2000 he was the first jazz musician to win the Cultural Award of his home state Schleswig-Holstein.

 

Martin has released more than 20 albums as leader/co-leader including his debut album “Gone with the Wind” (1993), quartet recordings “Salt & Pepper” (2007) and “Get it?” (2009), as well as the orchestral album “Turn out the Stars – music written or inspired by Bill Evans” (2014) featuring Scott Robinson (tenor sax), Bill Cunliffe (piano) and Joe La Barbera (drums), which Paquito D’Rivera called “disgustingly beautiful”. 

More recent releases include “Light Blue” (2018) and “White Noise” (2020), both of which received four-star reviews in Downbeat Magazine. Late 2021 saw the release of his latest album “My Astorian Queen” in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his move to New York City.

 

Martin Wind has recorded and/or performed with the following artists: Guidon Kremer, Christoph Eschenbach, Mstislav Rostopowitch, Lalo Schifrin, Monty Alexander, Pat Metheny, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Toots Thielemans, Buddy DeFranco Michael and Randy Brecker, Eddie Daniels, Phil Woods, Johnny Griffin, Bucky Pizzarelli, Johnny Mandel, Frank Wess, James Moody, Hank Jones, John Scofield, Sting, Ann Hampton Callaway, Michel Legrand, Anat Cohen, Benny Green, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and others.

 

Since 2015 he's been part of the Kennedy Center Honors Gala, backing up world stars such as James Taylor, Reneé Fleming, John Legend, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock a.o. 

 

In 2018 he premiered his bass concerto “Legacy” with his hometown orchestra; he has also written the sonata “Into the light” for bass and piano, many arrangements, and original compositions for bass ensemble and about 100 jazz tunes and concert pieces.

Remember Me concert on 11.03 at 4pm

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You are warmly invited to a special concert in celebration of All Saints’ Day. Talented musicians from PRCC will perform a selection of songs that honor the memory of loved ones who have passed, as well as pieces that evoke cherished memories of them. It will be a meaningful and beautiful evening of reflection and remembrance. We hope you can join us in commemorating our beloved!

Winter coat drive is back!

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As winter approaches, let's come together to make a difference! We are seeking gently used winter coats for all ages to help those in need. Your generous donations will be collected and delivered to the Northern Westchester Community Center, ensuring that everyone stays warm this season.

Join us in spreading warmth and kindness—every coat counts! 🧥❤️ Drop off your donations and help us create a cozy winter for our community. Thank you for your support!

Jazz Vespers on 10/13 at 4pm

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Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations, he has won DownBeat Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as Tenor Saxophonist, Musician of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year and Triple Crowns from DownBeat. He has also received numerous awards from JazzTimes and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor Saxophone, Album of the Year and Musician of the Year.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29, 1952 he attended the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston where years later he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Since 2001 he has held the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance and is a founding faculty member since 2009 of the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee directed by Danilo Pérez. He is a guest lecturer at New York University’s Jazz Program, Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music as well as Clinician at Universities around the globe.

Joe has performed and recorded with a long list of jazz greats including Woody Herman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Mel Lewis, Bob Brookmeyer, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Tony Bennett, Abbey Lincoln, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Gunther Schuller, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Ed Blackwell, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Hank Jones, Dave Liebman, Michael Brecker, Dave Douglas, Judi Silvano, Ravi Coltrane, Chucho Valdés, Ornette Coleman, Diana Krall, and many others. Joe has created an extensive body of work for his own ensembles including strings, woodwinds, his horn-rich Nonet, the Classic Quartet, Trio Tapestry, and more.

Jazz Vespers is back! 9/22 at 4pm

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Julieta Eugenio is an Argentinian saxophonist based in New York city. As she developed as a musician, she embedded herself into the Argentinian jazz scene and performed in renowned jazz venues in Buenos Aires alongside master musicians. After moving to New York City in 2013, she completed her Masters degree from Queens College in 2015 , and has since become a part of the city’s vibrant music scene. She has had the opportunity to perform and record alongside outstanding musicians including David Kikoski, Eric Reed, Pete Malinverni, Philip Harper, and Leon Parker. She has shared the stage with the jazz legend Johnny O’Neal as a featured guest in residencies at Smoke Jazz club, Ginny’s Super Club, Smalls Jazz club, Mezzrow and more.

In April 2017, Julieta Eugenio won the International Women in Jazz Competition as a member of the SIJ trio and performed as part of festival that year in NYC. In October 2021, she performed a two week residency at the Joyce Theater with the Eyal Vilner Big Band as part of the SWING OUT series.

Julieta recorded her debut album in March 2021 with her trio including bassist Matt Dwonszyk and drummer Jonathan Barber. JUMP, released on March 4th, 2022, features Julieta’s original compositions as well some choice jazz standards. Julieta and the trio won the 2022 DCJazzPrix International Band Competition following the album’s release.

Mother's Day Edition - Jazz Vespers on 5/12

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Scott Robinson and his unusual reed and brass instruments have been heard throughout 55nations and 280 recordings with a cross-section of jazz greats representing nearly every imaginable style of the music, including Bob Brookmeyer, Tom Harrell, Frank Wess, Maria Schneider, Anthony Braxton, Joe Lovano, Ron Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Ruby Braff and Roscoe Mitchell. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, Scott once placed directly below the great Sonny Rollins in a DownBeat Readers Poll. As a composer, his works range from solo performance pieces to chamber and symphonic works. He has been a writer of essays and liner notes, an invited speaker before the Congressional Black Caucus, and a Jazz Ambassador for the State Department. Scott releases highly adventurous music on his ScienSonic Laboratories label, and his Doctette (celebrating pulp adventure hero Doc Savage) gave what The Boston Globe called "the most quirky and delightful set" of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival.

Launching a new ministry - "Dream to All" - group violin lesson

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We are thrilled to announce that Pound Ridge Community Church is partnering with the United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco to launch the "Dream to All" ministry starting this May! Our journey will begin with a violin group lesson program, and we are eager to expand its capacity. If you are seeking a life-changing experience through collaboration and empowerment, this is the program for you to apply to!