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We offer daily services and a cultural programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
We offer hospitality to people going through homelessness and speak out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
St James’s strives to advocate for earth justice and to develop deeper connections with nature.
We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
St James’s Piccadilly has been at the heart of its community since 1684. We invite you to play your part in securing this historic place for generations to come.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who need us.
A reimagined St James’s realised. A redesigned garden, courtyard and new building capacity—all fully accessible— will provide beautiful spaces for all as well as improving our environmental performance.
Whether shooting a blockbuster TV series or creating a unique corporate event, every hire at St James’s helps our works within the community.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Saturday 18 October 8pm
Bringing to the house the incredible band Tradicional Cubano led by Cuban born flautist Jose Zalba-Smith featuring Javier Zalba.
Bringing to the house the incredible band Tradicional Cubano led by Cuban born flautist Jose Zalba-Smith featuring Javier Zalba (former member of Irakere, Afro Cuban All Starts and the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra). An unforgettable Latin inspired evening!
The programme will include best known tunes from Cuban music, from traditional, Latin jazz to salsa styles.
The musicians: Tradicional Cubano with special guest Javier Zalba (flute, clarinet, sax) and Jose Zalba-Smith, flute Sergio Marciano, percussion/vocals Adolfredo Pulido, double bass John Carlos Ayarde, Cuban tres
A festival of Latin American Music
Latin American music comes to St James’s in this 1 day festival covering music from Cuba, Brazil, Argentina and beyond! The festival starts with a trio of free short sessions during the morning and afternoon and ends with 2 ticketed evening concerts. Highlights include intimate Father and Son performances from Javier Zalba (former member of Buena Vista Social Club, Irakere & Afro Cuban All Stars) and his son Jose Zalba-Smith (Cuban born flautist & pianist). Featuring performances from Latin Bridge, Three to Tango and Tradicional Cubano this is a day of music that you really shouldn’t miss.
Saturday 18 October 10.30am
Cuban legend Javier Zalba explores the rhythms and sounds of this wonderful Caribbean island. A family friendly concert for all ages.
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Saturday 18 October 12.30pm
Javier Zalba is one of the most renowned and internationally acclaimed Cuban musicians from his generation.
Saturday 18 October 3pm
Latin Bridge are a vocal and instrumental Latin ensemble, created by the experienced and brilliant musician Sergio Marciano Pereda.
Saturday 18 October 6pm
Three to Tango brings to life the great works by the legendary Argentinean Astor Piazzolla.
