Join us for the third evening of the Jazz Sanctuary series with bassist, vocalist, and composer Devon Gates, one of 2024’s Up and Comers of the Year (The New York City Jazz Record). Gates brings her distinctive blend of jazz, chamber, and soul influences to United Parish for an intimate, interdisciplinary evening of original music, storytelling, and movement.

Based in Brooklyn, NY and originally from Atlanta, Devon Gates has emerged as a powerful creative voice on the contemporary jazz scene. A graduate of Harvard University and Berklee College of Music, she has collaborated with artists including Terri Lyne Carrington, Vijay Iyer, Jen Shyu, and Nicole Mitchell, and has performed at leading venues and festivals such as The Jazz Gallery, Monterey Jazz Festival, Winter JazzFest, and the Kennedy Center.

Most recently, Gates is featured on bass and vocals on Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy-nominated release We Insist 2025, a tribute to the landmark Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach album.

For this special Jazz Sanctuary performance, Gates reunites with frequent Boston-based collaborators guitarist Matt Greenwood and dancer Simon Montalvo, alongside special guests. Together, they create a deeply personal and immersive experience that blurs the lines between sound, movement, and narrative.

Performers

Devon Gates – Bass, Vocals
Matt Greenwood – Guitar
Simon Montalvo – Dance

+ Special Guests

About Jazz Sanctuary

Hosted in the breathtaking High Victorian Gothic setting of United Parish, Jazz Sanctuary is more than a concert series — it is a gathering of community through music and art. By attending, you are helping to revitalize the church’s historic performance spaces, preserving them as a hub for culture and connection in Brookline for generations to come.

Tickets

General Admission (Advance $20 | At the Door $30)
Student Admission (Advance $10 | At the Door $20)

EBT/WIC cardholders: free admission

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