Evening worship with contemporary prose, poetry, scripture reading and amazing jazz music in our church lounge this time featuring U.L.T.R.A.- S
Come and celebrate God as we do a new thing in the spirit of Psalm 150.
Dr. Ardie Walser as singer, pianist and songwriter, was a member of the award winning vocal trio BLACK TIE, two-time winners of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Club (MAC) Award for Outstanding Vocal Group and the winners of the Bistro Awards for Outstanding Vocal Group and Best New York Debut. With Black Tie he has shared the stage with the likes of Melba Moore at Carnegie Hall; Sylvia Sims and Ann Hampton Callaway at Town Hall; and Noel Pointer at Avery Fisher Hall; and performed on radio and appeared on a number of TV shows such as The Joan Rivers Show. He has recorded with a wide range of artists from cabaret to pop including – Jazz Composer, Anke Helfrich; Cabaret Artist, Natalie Douglas; Salsa Singer, Michael Stuart; and Salsa Star, Marc Anthony.
Billy Carrion, Bass Billy is a multidimensional bassist that has gathered musical skills from alternate realities, to become one of the hardest grooving musicians on the scene today. Having worked with music masters like Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto and many others, Billy’s musical influences include jazz, Latin music, rock, and especially the deep catalog of soundtracks to 8 and 16-bit video games.
Campbell Charshee, Keys Campbell has worked with a diverse array of artists from the Drifters to Winard and Philip Harper. He brings expansive sonic possibilities to Ultra S with his compact but powerful synth rig. A health justice organizer by day, Campbell writes consciousness awakening liberation music. His 2022 release “The War on Health Mixtape” has relieved over $76k of U.S. medical debt to date.
Jarrett Walser, Drums Jarrett has worked with jazz greats like Rufus Reid, Chico Freeman and Valery Ponomarev. With a playing style equally evocative of drum masters both past and present. Jarrett blends acoustic and electronic percussive elements in Ultra S, and has penned a number of the band’s original music, reflecting a range of musical influences.
John Morrison, Guitar A distinctive voice on the electric guitar, John studied with luminaries such as Vic Juris and Sean Jones before starting his own groups. His style is influenced by guitarists such as Joe Pass, John Scofield, Charlie Hunter, Jon Herington & Stevie Ray Vaughan. John’s composing is central to his guitar studies. His compositions are a unique blend of harmonic intricacy and melodic charm.
U.L.T.R.A.- S (Universe Less Traveled Reveals Authentic Self)
Introducing U.L.T.R.A.- S (Universe Less Traveled Reveals Authentic Self), a jazz-fusion band that has been stirring up the NJ music scene with their unique and captivating sounds. With musicians well versed in various musical styles, including jazz, fusion, video game music, rock, etc. This eclectic group produces a vibrant concoction of sounds and tones to delight any music lover.
The group is comprised of seasoned professionals – John Morrison, Guitar; Billy Carrion, Bass; Jarrett Walser, Drums; and Campbell Charshee, Keys -each with a truly unique voice on their instrument. Equally at home performing on the street, the concert hall or the jazz club. The band’s signature style can be attributed to its ability to create a cohesive sound from each member’s distinct approach to playing and composition.