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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
Saturday 6 December 12.30pm
Come and follow the shepherds to Bethlehem with John Rutter’s lively Shepherd’s Pipe Carol and Harrison Knights’ evocative arrangement of How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
Sunday 7 December 2-4pm
Once again we’ll be rocking St James’s gorgeous courtyard with our own gospel take on the Nine Lessons And Carols, a selection of seasonal texts and sizzling gospel arrangements of carols.
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.
From 2–9 December, any donation you choose to make will be doubled through The Big Give.
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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Friday 5 December 2025 1.10pm
“Jazz meets Classical”
The trio return to the venue where they first performed together in 2013 (with drummer Martin France). The concert will feature jazz arrangements of popular classical themes by Bach, Fauré, Satie, Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Bizet, Donizetti and Chopin.
“Dominic Alldis is unique. A polished and delicate jazz pianist, performing with such subtle precision…” Dave Gelly, The Observer
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
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Whether £5 or any amount you’re able to give. Donations can be made in cash in the basket on your way out, or by tap donation at the machines at our exits. Your generosity helps support our cultural events and charitable services. Thank you.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
J. S. Bach: Prelude in C Minor G. Fauve: Pavane J. S. Bach: Air from Suite No. 3 A. Borodin: Polovtsian Dance J. S. Bach: Invention in D Minor F. Chopin: Raindrop Prelude J. S. Bach: Invention in E Minor B. Barton: Tralala Tulipan
G. Donizetti: Una Furtiva Lagrima P. I. Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist bio:
Dominic Alldis, piano, arranger
Dominic Alldis has built a unique career over 30 years, spanning the rich and varied worlds of classical music, jazz and cabaret. Equally at home with a conductor’s baton in hand, performing with his jazz trio or entertaining an audience with songs at the piano, Dominic’s fluency in many different musical languages and flair for bringing them together in a distinctive way puts him in a category all of his own. Dominic is a Steinway Artist and an Honorary Associate at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Andrew Cleyndert, bass
Andrew Cleyndert has toured with bands led by many of the major figures of British and American jazz, including Bobby Wellins, Don Weller, Red Rodney, Bud Shank, Gene Harris and Annie Ross. In the early 90s he become a member of the Ronnie Scott Quartet and until his recent death was bassist in the groups of British jazz legend Stan Tracey. Andrew and Dominic have been performing together in numerous ensembles since 1985.
Justin Tambini, drums
Justin Tambini is a rising star on the UK jazz scene. A London-based drummer, composer and educator, Justin is recognised for his deeply expressive, joyful and energetic playing. He can regularly be seen performing at many top London music venues from sold out shows on the main stage at Ronnie Scott’s to concerts at the Royal Festival Hall. Justin’s fiery spontaneity and infectious sense of groove has led to performances and collaborations with a wide range of established musicians.
