Mardis Gras gospel at St. Andrew’s Feb. 9

Helen Kampfmuller –

The Jordan Klapman All-Stars will celebrate Mardi Gras with a thrilling sing-along concert of gospel hymns and swing spirituals at St. Andrew’s Church (King St. W. at Simcoe St.) on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

The show is part of the Life and Music at St. Andrew’s series and will feature Klapman’s superb 7-piece jazz band backing up roots music legend Ken Whiteley and vocalists Alana Bridgewater and Ciceal Levy as they perform authentic New Orleans-inspired gospel hymns and spirituals.

Audience members are invited join in the fun and sing along to old favourites such as Down by the Riverside, When the Saints Go Marching In and Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Lyrics will be provided.

A reception will follow the concert.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Advance tickets are available (via Paypal) at www.standrewstoronto.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.

St. Andrew’s Church is located at King and Simcoe, across from Roy Thomson Hall. The nearest TTC station is St. Andrew.