Erik Donough: Jazz Vespers @ Flanders Presbyterian
Join us on Sunday, October 25 for a Jazz Vespers Worship Service here at UPC. Jazz Vespers is an informal worship service that combines traditional evening prayers with jazz music, typically held in a relaxed setting. It aims to create a spiritual experience through music, prayer, and reflection, often appealing to those who may not feel comfortable in a regular church service. The Soundtrack of Sophistication for Your Most Important Moments With over 25 years of professional mastery — spanning the pit orchestras of Broadway to the prestigious stage of Carnegie Hall — Erik provides an unparalleled musical experience for luxury weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Erik offers a rare multi-instrumental advantage, seamlessly pivoting from the elegant, pure tones of the classical flute for ceremonies to the soulful, high-energy grooves of the saxophone for cocktail hours. A Full-Band Experience: Using a high-fidelity, compact sound system and studio-quality backing tracks, Erik delivers a lush, orchestral sound that fits perfectly in any space. The Broadway Standard: Having performed in over 80 professional stage productions, Erik brings a level of discipline, timing, and stage presence that only a veteran of the New York / New Jersey theater scene can provide. Volume-Conscious Performance: Erik specializes in Conversation-Friendly music—ensuring guests can enjoy world-class live performance while still engaging in effortless networking and socializing. A Legacy of Professional Excellence Erik’s career is defined by high-stakes performance and elite training. His Manhattan credits include: Broadway: Substitute Woodwinds in Disney's Tarzan on Broadway. Carnegie Hall: Lead Alto Saxophone with Tim Janis and Matthew Morrison (Glee). Theater: Tenor Saxophone on Victor Woo: Average Asian American at the Village Theater. His technical mastery is the result of years of study with the most respected names in the woodwind world, including: Dr. Paul Cohen (New Hudson Saxophone Quartet) Dr. Steven Mauk (Empire Saxophone Quartet) William Shadel (Broadway & Papermill Playhouse) Charles Pillow (Woody Herman's Thundering Young Herd)