Julian Davis Reid & Circle of Trust Album Release for Mercy We Need

Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
Advanced - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)
Day of Show - $25 (+$5.13 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $60 (+$14.16 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $120 (+$15.96 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Julian Davis Reid is a contemplative, emotionally dynamic jazz and gospel pianist and composer from Chicago. His group’s 90-minute performance of his new project Mercy We Need lifts prayers that we can collectively hold during these uncertain times.

Band Members:
Julian Davis Reid – Piano and Compositions
Tramaine Parker – Vocals
Lenard Simpson – Alto Sax
Ethan Philion – Bass
James Russell Sims – Drums
Keisha Janae – Dance
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Julian Davis Reid is an artist-theologian from Chicago whose work invites us to rejoice, lament, and hope together. A graduate of Chicago’s Whitney M. Young High School, Yale University, and Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Julian is a pianist, composer, producer, speaker, and writer. His newest album, Mercy We Need (September 2026), is a jazz and gospel project that lifts our collective prayers during these uncertain times. Julian’s compositions and performances are emotionally dynamic, drawing from the worlds of Robert Glasper, Richard Smallwood, and Herbie Hancock. This concert will also include selections from his prior release, Vocation (2025). Julian’s Circle of Trust includes Tramaine Parker (vocals), Lenard Simpson (sax), Ethan Philion (bass), James Russell Sims (drums), and Keisha Janae (dance).

A former member of Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few, Julian has performed across North America and Europe at events including the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Montreal Jazz Fest, Lollapalooza, and the Berlin Jazz Fest. He has also created with Jennifer Hudson, Chance the Rapper, Tank and the Bangas, Andrew Bird, Jamila Woods, Derrick Hodge, Keyon Harrold, Kenneth Whalum, Nat Reeves, and Abiodun Oyewole from The Last Poets.

An award-winning writer, Julian shares about his journey as an artist-theologian on his Substack “Julian’s Note.” He has published essays in several books, including the award-winning Naming the Spirit: Pneumatology through the Arts (2025). In 2021, Julian founded Notes of Rest, a project in contemplative spirituality that offers an integrated approach to faith, restfulness, and Black music. Julian’s work as musician and faith leader has been covered by the Chicago-Sun Times, Jazz Institute of Chicago, New York Times, Forbes, Sojourners, Billboard, and DownBeat. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.