Thursday Night Jazz: Theron Brown’s “Spirit Fruit” (Album Launch)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23 ESV.

When did you last feed your spirit? 

For this exceptional Thursday Night Jazz performance, City of Asylum invites you on a spiritual exploration of love, joy, peace, and kindness through solo piano performance with master pianist Theron Brown. This performance celebrates the regional release of Theron’s latest album, Spirit Fruit, which celebrated its one-year anniversary this August. Produced by Grammy Award–winning artist Kamau Kenyatta, Spirit Fruit was inspired by the Bible verse Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) and is a stunning example of Theron’s expert melding of gospel and jazz. 

In addition to performing the tracks of Spirit Fruit in full, Theron will also take audiences behind the scenes, welcoming us into the making of the album, particularly highlighting his collaboration with Kamau, who will join us virtually from California. 

Attendees will be able to purchase a copy of Spirit Fruit at the concert.

About the Artist:

Theron Brown is a master pianist, a dynamic band leader, and a passionate educator. His journey in music transcends genres, creating a tapestry of sound that resonates with audiences from New York to Tokyo. Offstage, he’s equally committed, imparting his love for music through teaching and enriching his community. Theron’s world is one where music serves as a bridge, connecting hearts and inspiring minds.

About the Producer:

Grammy Award–winning music producer and arranger Kamau Kenyatta is a Teaching Professor at the University of California San Diego, where he was honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2009. Originally from Detroit, his versatility comes from his early exposure to a vast array of musical styles. Kamau has worked with jazz greats such as Hubert Laws, Donald Byrd, Yusef Lateef, Jim Pepper, and Earl Klugh. World tours have taken him to over 20 countries and include stints with The Supremes, Carl Anderson (from Jesus Christ Superstar), Oscar Brown, Jr., SWV, Silk, the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, and New Kids on the Block.

About Your Visit: 

The in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Please visit Open Table or call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.