Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Plays Valentine's Fundraiser for All Saints Youth Choirs

Proceeds from the event will fund the choirs' trip to a festival in San Diego.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Russell Ferrante, a founding member of the two-time Grammy-winning jazz group Yellowjackets, will perform at a Valentine's Coffee House fundraiser for the All Saints Church children's and youth choirs. The event on February 14 will feature love songs, coffee, and sweet treats, with all proceeds going towards the choirs' trip to a choir festival in San Diego in March.

Why it matters

The All Saints Church choirs are a longstanding part of the Pasadena community, providing musical education and performance opportunities for local youth. This fundraiser helps ensure the choirs can continue to thrive and represent Pasadena at the upcoming festival.

The details

Ferrante, who has performed with renowned artists like Joni Mitchell and Al Jarreau, is an All Saints parishioner. He will be joined by fellow parishioner Jonathan Berry, a musician and music educator. The evening will feature love songs, coffee from a local roaster, and other refreshments. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for seniors and youth, with all proceeds going towards the choirs' trip.

  • The Valentine's Coffee House takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • The All Saints children's and youth choirs will be traveling to a choir festival in San Diego in March 2026.

The players

Russell Ferrante

A founding member of the two-time Grammy-winning jazz group Yellowjackets, who has performed with renowned artists like Joni Mitchell and Al Jarreau over a five-decade career. He is also a parishioner at All Saints Church.

Jonathan Berry

A musician and music educator who has been part of the All Saints community for 20 years. He operates a recording studio in Pasadena and is an instructor at the California School of the Arts and Pasadena Conservatory of Music.

All Saints Church

Pasadena's first Episcopal parish, founded in 1883, which hosts children's and youth choirs as a regular part of its Sunday worship services.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The choirs will be traveling to a choir festival in San Diego in March 2026.

The takeaway

This event highlights the vibrant musical community at All Saints Church, which provides valuable opportunities for local youth to develop their talents and represent Pasadena on a regional stage. The fundraiser's success will ensure the choirs can continue this important work.