Adegoke Steve Colson and Iqua Colson | Featured  January 2025 at Bethany Baptist  Jazz Vespers

Adegoke Steve Colson – pianist & composer
Iqua Colson – vocalist & composer
Marlene Rice – violin
Thaddeus Exposé – bass
Reggie Nicholson – drums

The first concert of the new year marks a meaningful return to Newark, NJ, the birthplace of Adegoke Steve Colson and a city deeply connected to Bethany’s Jazz Vespers, where his grandfather served as a Deacon alongside notable figures like Amiri Baraka’s father. Kicking off season 25 on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Adegoke, Iqua Colson and special guests, honor the legacy of Newark’s rich cultural history while celebrating the leadership of Mayor Ras Baraka, who carries forward his father’s vision for the city.