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This the finest chapter in the series yet.
12 years after saxophonist and composer Kirk
Whalum issued the first The Gospel According to
Jazz recording comes its third chapter. Recorded
live at Reid Temple in Glenn Dale, MD, the set
contains a stellar backing band that includes
Reginald Veal on upright bass, organist Jerry
Peters, percussionist Lenny Castro, trumpeter
Aaron Broadus, and additional horns, vocals,
and backing vocals. As is customary for these
12 years after saxophonist and composer Kirk
Whalum issued the first The Gospel According to
Jazz recording comes its third chapter. Recorded
live at Reid Temple in Glenn Dale, MD, the set
contains a stellar backing band that includes
Reginald Veal on upright bass, organist Jerry
Peters, percussionist Lenny Castro, trumpeter
Aaron Broadus, and additional horns, vocals,
and backing vocals. As is customary for these
recordings, there are also a number of special guests including George
Duke, Lalah Hathaway, Doc Powell, John Stoddart, and a slew of family
members including sons, uncles, cousins, and nephews. The double-disc
soundtrack contains the entire concert.
Duke, Lalah Hathaway, Doc Powell, John Stoddart, and a slew of family
members including sons, uncles, cousins, and nephews. The double-disc
soundtrack contains the entire concert.
The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter 3
KIRK WHALUM
KIRK WHALUM
Saxophonist Kirk Whalum of Memphis and
noted pianist and composer Takana Miyamoto
of Atlanta teamed up with an impressive group
of musicians to create "Promises Made," a very
rewarding recording of `60s and `70s standards
that not only pleases the soul, but helps raise
sorely needed dollars to combat extreme
poverty, hunger and disease. Proceeds from
this album are being channeled to Africans in
need of essential survival tools.
noted pianist and composer Takana Miyamoto
of Atlanta teamed up with an impressive group
of musicians to create "Promises Made," a very
rewarding recording of `60s and `70s standards
that not only pleases the soul, but helps raise
sorely needed dollars to combat extreme
poverty, hunger and disease. Proceeds from
this album are being channeled to Africans in
need of essential survival tools.
Promises Made: The Millineum Promise Jazz Project
KIRK WHALUM & TAKANA MAYAMOTO
KIRK WHALUM & TAKANA MAYAMOTO
Reality
LISA MCCLENDON
LISA MCCLENDON
After the great success of 3 previous CDs, Lisa
McClendon returns with her fourth highly
anticipated CD, Reality (BluSoul Entertainment).
Having written and co-produced the majority of
the CD, REALITY captures the es- sence of who
Lisa McClendon truly is personally and musically.
In her desire to reach the total man, McClendon
penned songs that provide therapeutic and
heart-felt melodies for those who deal with the
everyday struggles and triumphs of life. Already
being dubbed as Lisa McClendon's beest work to
McClendon returns with her fourth highly
anticipated CD, Reality (BluSoul Entertainment).
Having written and co-produced the majority of
the CD, REALITY captures the es- sence of who
Lisa McClendon truly is personally and musically.
In her desire to reach the total man, McClendon
penned songs that provide therapeutic and
heart-felt melodies for those who deal with the
everyday struggles and triumphs of life. Already
being dubbed as Lisa McClendon's beest work to
date, she is moving forward with a new look, new self-owned label,
momentum and vision.
momentum and vision.
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Sunday Morning Jam, Vol. 3
QUIET TIME PLAYERS
QUIET TIME PLAYERS
The Quiet Time Players continue their
'Instrumental Mastery' with their third
installment of the Sunday Morning Jam series.
Ralph T. Lofton, Jr., Jonathon DuBose ,Jr.,
Donald Hayes, Derrick Jackson, Charles "Al"
Willis, Terry Baker & Simeon Baker make up the
this Dove-winning super-group. They are a
veritable who's who of gospel musicians offering
smooth, soulful renditions of Christian classics,
hymns, and songs of comfort and worship.
'Instrumental Mastery' with their third
installment of the Sunday Morning Jam series.
Ralph T. Lofton, Jr., Jonathon DuBose ,Jr.,
Donald Hayes, Derrick Jackson, Charles "Al"
Willis, Terry Baker & Simeon Baker make up the
this Dove-winning super-group. They are a
veritable who's who of gospel musicians offering
smooth, soulful renditions of Christian classics,
hymns, and songs of comfort and worship.
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