Peace Lutheran Church

Jazz and Arts

A cosmic inspired painting by Rich Caemmerer and a photo Singing Bowls

The Arts Are Vital For Our Spiritual Community

Rotating art exhibits, poetry, melody, and dance stir our imagination and sense of the Sacred. As Rumi said, “Let the Beauty we love Be what we Do!” We delight in the creativity of the Artists at Peace and beyond.

The Pacific Choir

Art Exhibits at Peace

Friday Films

About Our Poets

Interfaith Peace Mosaic

Sacred Architecture

Icons for Prayer

Sycamore Strings

See our upcoming events for details about concerts, Friday Films, art exhibits and more ways to experience the Arts in person at Peace.

Vocalist Jenna Mammina and Pianist Walter Bankovitch
Vocalist Jenna Mammina and Pianist Walter Bankovitch

JAZZ Church West at Peace happens at 5pm the first Sunday of every month October through June.

Join us for Vocalist Jenna Mammina and Pianist Walter Bankovitch

on November 1st at 5! 

Jenna Mammina is an acclaimed San Francisco Bay Area vocalist, songwriter, and musical storyteller whose distinctive style blends jazz, pop, folk, and improvisation. With more than three decades of performing and recording, Jenna has shared the stage with extraordinary artists including Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Rickie Lee Jones, Rosemary Clooney and Bob Weir. Known for her intimate interpretations, playful spirit, and ability to make a song her own, Jenna brings warmth, spontaneity, and a deep love of music to every performance.

Pianist Walter Bankovitch is a highly respected Bay Area musician whose elegant touch, musical versatility, and deep understanding of jazz have made him a sought-after  accompanist and collaborator. He has performed with legendary artists including Stan Getz, John Lee Hooker, and Bobby Hutcherson, and has spent decades accompanying exceptional jazz vocalists and ensembles. Together, Jenna and Walter invite audiences into an intimate musical experience filled with beautiful melodies, fresh interpretations, improvisation, and the kind of musical conversation that makes live performance so special.

 

Jazz at Peace is a direct descendant of the famous Jazz Vespers in New York City.  This began when drummer Max Roach approached Rev John Gensel in 1962 and said, “We’re both doing a spiritual gig, but I can’t make it on Sunday mornings.  What are you going to do about it?”  The Jazz Church was born in NY and has transformed into an Interfaith Celebration called Jazz at Peace on the West Coast.

Come as you are and enjoy free jazz music!

You’ve got to hear these phenomenal improvisational artists — cool, soulful, hilarious, and guaranteed to lift your spirits! A wine bar reception follows.  Audience donations keep the jazz alive.

Have A Listen

Sing Out! Peace Jazz theme song with Clairdee accompanied with The Pacific Choir.  Composed by Clairdee & Ken French.

All Nite Soul

Wing It!

The 21st Season Lineup was:

8/17/25 Peter Barshay
9/7/25 Jazz Night Fundraiser
10/5/25 Fred Randolph Quintet
11/2/25 Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

1/4/26 Harvey Wainapel
2/1/26 Steve Carter
3/1/26 Sylvia Cuenca
4/5/26 Adam Shulman
5/3/26 Grupo Falso Baiano
6/7/26 Gaea Schell

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Our thanks to Jazz Cat Ed Klitsch (pictured on left with Anton Schwartz),

who launched and sustained Jazz Church West for 18 years.