Front Row with Testimony Service, recorded live at the Jazz Institute of Chicago in Chicago's Fine Arts Building. Recorded on January 23, 2025. Christian Swan (@imchrisswan), piano Lenard Simpson (@lenardsimpson), saxophone Dakarai Barclay (@b_rcl_y), trumpet Micah Collier (@_micahalec) bass Kyle Swan(@swan_kyle), drums Blending the soul of gospel, the improvisation of jazz, and the pulse of R&B and hip hop, Testimony Service is the latest project from multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator Christian Swan. Known for his work with MXMRYS, The Swan Brothers Collective, and The Culture R3vived, Christian continues to expand his musical language by connecting the sacred and the street, the spiritual and the soulful. Having shared stages with artists such as Najee, Blair Bryant, Frank McComb, Phil Perry, Alyson Williams, and Chicago jazz legend Bobby Watson, Christian brings both depth and versatility to his sound. Testimony Service is more than a performance; it is an invitation. "We find strength in the power of our testimony, and music speaks to the heart in ways words often cannot. Through original compositions and arrangements, we’ll be guided on a journey of hope and triumph, sharing a story that resonates deeply and reminds us of our beauty and resilience." JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO LINKS: Front Row program series: https://www.jazzinchicago.org/frontrow Education programs: https://www.jazzinchicago.org/educati... Calendar of Events: https://www.jazzinchicago.org/events-1 Donate Now! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/w... Become a JIC Member and see where jazz can take you! https://www.jazzinchicago.org/become-... WHAT IS FRONT ROW? Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Front Row, a series of concerts, masterclasses, panel discussions, and talks all about jazz, recorded in our offices on the fifth floor of the Fine Arts Building. Overlooking Michigan Ave, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan, the performance space is a captivating and distinct venues in Chicago. Jazz Institute of Chicago members receive exclusive first access invitations to Front Row events and performances that are recorded and released on our website at https://www.jazzinchicago.org/frontrow Since 1969, JIC has produced some of the highest quality jazz experiences in the world and educated the public and students on the power of jazz to connect people and change lives. Front Row is a natural evolution of the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s programs, mission, staff, that takes full advantage of the unique location of our offices in Chicago's Fine Arts Building. With exclusive, intimate, performances, discussions, talks, and masterclasses, Front Row documents captivating showcases of the rich tapestry of jazz and furthers the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s mission to promote and nurture jazz in all its amazing forms. Become a Member today to get exclusive invitations and subscribe to our YouTube page to follow these and other Jazz Institute of Chicago content programming.