As a former member of Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry has made waves in the music industry for near enough 20 years. After a seven-year stint in the group, the Grammy award winning musician went solo to pursue his love for funk, jazz and gospel music. Now, following the release of his critically-acclaimed gospel album Church, the native New Yorker will be taking to the candlelit stage inside London’s St Mary’s Church to perform songs from the new record and more at this sensational Candlelight Original Session.
Candlelight Original Sessions: Cory Henry
When Cory Henry joined American jazz band Snarky Puppy back in 2012, he brought a soulful je ne sais quoi to the then 10-piece group. A maestro of the piano and a brilliant singer in his own right, Henry quickly made a name for himself in the jazz, funk and R&B circles. He eventually departed the group in 2019, and off the back of his success from albums like Something to Say and Operation Funk, he’s since toured with icons like Boyz II Men and The Roots, and even took to the Coachella stage with Jon Batiste earlier this year.
Now, for one night only, Cory Henry will be taking audiences to church (St Mary’s Church, to be exact) with electrifying performances of songs from the recently-released Church, as well as other funky tunes from his stellar discography. While we anxiously await the evening’s set list, the thought of hearing the likes of “Amazing Grace” and “I Get Joy” performed amid a sea of twinkling candles is all “Happy Days” for us.
This November, experience the enchantment of live music performed by a world-class musician at this Cory Henry Candlelight concert in London. From his soulful church roots to traditional funk sounds, Henry will take audiences on a journey through his musical evolution while St Mary’s Church bathes in the warm glow of candlelight.
The concert is set to start at 9:15pm and takes place over the course of 60 minutes. Doors open 45 mins prior to the concert start time and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone.