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“Jazz is about being in the moment”- Herbie Hancock.

Here at St. James’ Episcopal Church, we celebrate the music of freedom and life. Every year we come together to share in the moment and to immerse ourselves in its embrace and history. Join us for the 31th Annual concerts and the Jazz Mass on November 7-9, 2025. This year’s festival will feature the world-class saxophonist, Diego Rivera, alongside up-and-coming artists from the Austin jazz community.

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Schedule for the 2025 Festivities

Jazz at St. James’ with Diego Rivera on November 7-9, 2025

Friday Night

6:00 pm: Social Hour begins in Founders Hall for ticket holders.

6:30 pm: Doors open.

7:00 pm: Opening Act – Dr. Jeremy George and Huston-Tillotson Jazz All-Stars

8:00 pm: Headliner – Diego Rivera and his band.

Saturday Night

5:30 pm: Jazz Angels Reception: All Jazz Angels and their guests are welcome to join us for the Jazz Angels Reception in Founders Hall. The reception will include a live performance and hors d’oeuvres.

6:30 pm: Doors open for the concert.

7:00 pm: Opening Act – University of Texas Jazz All-Stars

8:00 pm: Headliner – The incredible Diego Rivera and his band.

Tonight, we’ll be presenting the A.D. Mannion Award.

Sunday, November 9

The Sunday Jazz Mass

10:30 am: Join us in person for a joyous service of worship. You can also live stream by going to https://stjamesaustin.org/worship-online/.

Featuring

DIEGO RIVERA AND HIS BAND and the ST. JAMES’ CHOIR

THE REV. EILEEN O’BRIEN preaching

The Jazz Mass is our annual Feast of Holy Improvisation at St. James’ Episcopal Church. This year we celebrate an art passed from Generation to Generation. Diego Rivera and his band and the St. James’ Choir. The Rev. Eileen O’Brien, Rector of St. James’, will preach. The Lonnie Jackson Award will be presented.

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Jazz at St. James’ is always an exceptional musical and community event. This year, I’m particularly excited to hear saxophonist Diego Rivera and some of the best jazz musicians Austin has to offer.

Alex Coke

“Jazz is a generational thing. My grandfather, my father, my mother, my sisters and I love jazz, and my six year old niece loves what she calls fancy music!” – Rodney Wormley

Our Sponsors

We could not present Jazz at St. James’ without the support of our incredible sponsors. Their generous and gracious commitment year after year means that we can continue to bring great musicians to our stage.