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The Jazz Theologian

Dave LeMieux and the House of Soul will take the stage tonight.  Incarnation and Resurrection in Jazz:  Developing Your Ear will be the topic under discussion.

In a previous post we discussed what it means to be a Practicing Christian (click here).  What are the practices of a practicing Christian?  Or "How would you finish the following sentence:  A practicing Christian… The difficulty with the concept, and a major speed bump in developing a jazz theology, is that there are so…

Hermeneutics–the art and science of Biblical interpretation. We need this approach to scripture but it needs to be balanced with a "jazzaneutic." That is… …the art of knowing the scriptures by living them and experiencing them in community. …the willingness to let the Bible interpret us no vice versa. …seeing meaning not only in what…

This week we welcome Andy Nevala and the unique sounds and syncopations of latin jazz. The jazz theologian will lead a discussion on The Living Word in Jazz:  Finding Your Voice. Until then, stay in the groove, robert

 A Jazz Theologian is someone who knows that jazz is more than music.  Therefore,… We are practicing Christians.  We have spent time in the woodshed learning the old standards.  Now we syncopate, improvise and respond to the call of a Love Supreme. We walk with Christ, embracing creative tension, joining in the mystery of life in concert. We have…

 Married to Barbara, the love of my life, since 1994.  With her heart  of compassion, magnificent mind and Masters in Public Administration she could run a branch of the government (and might someday).  Father:  We have six energetic children (5 boys & 4 girls–one bio, five adopted–two from Ethiopia–3 foster).  Lead Pastor (and resident Jazz…

Hemant Mehta, an atheist, sold his soul on Ebay!  Hence the title of his new book, "I Sold My Soul on eBay:  Viewing Faith Through an Atheist’s Eyes." He is known as The Friendly Atheist and you can read and interact with him at his blog (click here). His book is a quick and "friendly"…

The Greatest Partnership that never happened. Chris Rice, Author of Grace Matters? wrote the following article that appeared in Sojourners Magazine in 1998. 

Tonight we will be treated to the incredible talent of Isidro.  He’ll bring his eclectic mix of R & B, smooth jazz, Latin jazz and classical guitar to the stage of The Upper Room. As for the Jazz Theologian…I’ll be unpacking the concept of Relationships In Jazz:  Life in Concert. See ya this evening, robert

Alabama, is a song Coltrane composed after listening the the rhythms of Martin Luther King Jr’s sermon eulogizing the four young girls killed in the bombing of a church in Birmingham.
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