Welcome to Theodicy Jazz Collective’s home on the web!

Theodicy Jazz Collective is arguably the nation’s foremost liturgically based jazz ensemble, having led services and workshops at venues such as Washington National Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, and Oxford and Yale universities. The Theodicy Jazz Collective was formed at Oberlin Conservatory in 2006 and grew during residency at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music from 2008 to 2012. The band creates and leads services for a multitude of churches. The ensemble incorporates sounds from the traditions of jazz and gospel music and rhythms from Latin America and Africa. Theodicy describes their music as “a constant prayer, sometimes a shout of joy, sometimes a call to action, sometimes a cry for hope.”

Here you can learn more about the ensemble, find out where we’re playing next, listen to our music and stay engaged with us on social media. Thanks for checking us out and we hope to connect with you soon!

Gigs

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Philadelphia, PA, United States

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
United States

Festival of Sacred Song at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Philadelphia, PA, United States

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
United States

Morning service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Live recording at Hendricks Chapel (Syracuse University)

Syracuse, NY, United States

Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University 121 Crouse Drive
Syracuse, NY 13244
United States

Live recording session with the Syracuse University choir

Hendricks Chapel (Syracuse University)

Syracuse, NY, United States

Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University 121 Crouse Drive
Syracuse, NY 13244
United States

Concert featuring the Syracuse University choir at Hendricks Chapel

Trinity Cathedral Portland

Portland, OR, United States

Trinity Cathedral 147 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Theodicy performs at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, OR.

Trinity Cathedral Portland

Portland, OR, United States

Trinity Cathedral 147 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Theodicy performs at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, OR.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Salem, OR, United States

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1444 Liberty St SE
Salem, OR 97302
United States

Theodicy performs a jazz vespers service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, OR.