(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- The historic Burlington Quaker Meeting House will come alive with the sound of jazz on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as internationally acclaimed violinist Diane Monroe and South Jersey native vibraphonist Tony Miceli headline a special Joyful Noise Jazz Vespers Service blending music, reflection, and community. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Diane Monroe is widely respected for her expressive style and deep connection to the jazz tradition. She has performed with legendary artists including Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte and Grover Washington Jr., and previously served as concertmaster of the historic Newark Symphony Orchestra. Monroe and Miceli have also collaborated on the duo recording Alone Together, highlighting the musical chemistry they will bring to the Jazz Vespers performance.
Joining Monroe is internationally renowned vibraphonist Tony Miceli, who is widely regarded as one of the leading voices on the vibraphone today. A celebrated performer, recording artist, and educator, he has appeared at major jazz festivals across the United States and internationally, including performances in South Korea, Peru, Ireland, and Canada. He is a member of Team Omega, an elite collective of vibraphonists that includes David Friedman, Joe Locke, and Stefon Harris, and serves as an adjunct associate professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia while also teaching at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.
The afternoon service will feature the two musicians whose artistry and improvisational mastery have earned recognition across the United States and abroad. Jazz Vespers is a contemplative service that blends sacred readings, poetry, and moments of reflection with live jazz performance. Rooted in a long tradition of music-centered worship, the format invites attendees to experience both the spiritual and artistic power of jazz within a communal setting.
Admission to the Jazz Vespers Service is FREE and open to the public, though advance reservations are encouraged. The Burlington Quaker Meeting House is located at 340 High Street in Burlington City, New Jersey.
Together, Monroe and Miceli will present an intimate musical dialogue that reflects the spirit of jazz as both art form and shared cultural language.
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House offers a uniquely fitting setting for the event. With its historic architecture and remarkable acoustics, the space provides an atmosphere that enhances both musical performance and quiet contemplation.
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House and Center for Conference is located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Burlington City, NJ. Established in 1677, the city of Burlington is known to many as a historic hub where many Burlington Quakers and other residents played key roles in the early history of Burlington City, the early abolitionist movement, as well as providing safe houses for runaway slaves escaping through the Underground Railroad. The history of the Meeting House includes a sail across the Atlantic, peaceful social protests and renovation for repurposing. The city of Burlington, as a Friends’ settlement, is older than Philadelphia, and second only to Salem, NJ on the Eastern seaboard. Burlington Meeting House, Inc., is a charitable, non-profit organization.
