Music and faith are closely related to our life. Music is an unspoken prayer and a way to communicate with God.
Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams once said, “Jazz came from spirituals, and spirituals came from human’s suffering.” There is theological implication of Christianity behind the word “spiritual.” Through beautiful melody and heartfelt rhythm in music, people bring their worries, sorrow, joy, hope and thanks to God, having a conversation with the eternal life. To Dr. Theresa Chen, also a jazz pianist and a Catholic believer, jazz could become a musical language in prayer and worships, for its deep, profound context associated with spirituals.
In March 2020, the pandemic stroke the United States. During the quarantine, Theresa kept reflecting upon herself and meaning of life. Through her unique rendition of sacred jazz works, she hopes to share her care to the world, invite everyone to join the prayer for peace on earth, and bring comfort and encouragement to those who are suffering.
Each original and arrangement represents Theresa’s inspiration from life and musical offering to God. Through presenting various jazz instrumentations from solo piano to quintet, Theresa will lead us to experience different musical medications with the Lord.
Music and faith are closely related to our life. Music is an unspoken prayer and a way to communicate with God.
Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams once said, “Jazz came from spirituals, and spirituals came from human’s suffering.” There is theological implication of Christianity behind the word “spiritual.” Through beautiful melody and heartfelt rhythm in music, people bring their worries, sorrow, joy, hope and thanks to God, having a conversation with the eternal life. To Dr. Theresa Chen, also a jazz pianist and a Catholic believer, jazz could become a musical language in prayer and worships, for its deep, profound context associated with spirituals.
In March 2020, the pandemic stroke the United States. During the quarantine, Theresa kept reflecting upon herself and meaning of life. Through her unique rendition of sacred jazz works, she hopes to share her care to the world, invite everyone to join the prayer for peace on earth, and bring comfort and encouragement to those who are suffering.
Each original and arrangement represents Theresa’s inspiration from life and musical offering to God. Through presenting various jazz instrumentations from solo piano to quintet, Theresa will lead us to experience different musical medications with the Lord.