An instrumental music journey from the outer courts of smooth, gospel-jazz original compositions, to fresh arrangements of favorite worship choruses and hymns, to the inner courts of intimate piano solos, to Sunday morning organ renditions.

12 MP3 Songs
SPIRITUAL: Instrumental Gospel, SPIRITUAL: Praise & Worship

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Contemporary Grooves, Worship Chorus & Hymns, Traditional Gospelâ¦
This instrumental christian music project has it all!

The smooth and soulful title track An Instrumental Offering, and the gospel jazz arrangement of How Great Thou Art characterize Carolynâs unique piano style. âItâs safe to say the original compositions, and the arrangement of How great Thou Art definitely reflect my signature playing style.â The background vocals (in 3 of the 4 originals) are skillfully delivered by gifted psalmist, Kassuandra Garner and are a pleasant surprise. The lyrics convey the right âWordâ, at the right time, in just enough dosage to inspire and encourage.

Youâll barely notice the musical journey progressing from the âouter courtâ band sounds to a more intimate worship experience. The praise choruses Blessed Be The Name and Awesome In This Place (Tracks 6 & 7) present relaxing, meditative piano with strings. The intimate piano solo of Oh How I Love Jesus that follows, infuses a touch of the classical idiom with contemporary harmonies.

The last tracks take you âback to where you first believedâ. Itâs 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Carolyn who began piano lessons at 8 years old, became a full-time church organist at age 13. â I grew up playing Near The Cross and This Little Light Of Mine on the organ. I included traditional organ tracks as a tribute to my roots, and because so many of us still love âold schoolâ gospel music.â

Her musical influences include childhood piano teacher, Dennis Montgomery, III (currently professor at Berklee Music Conservatory in Boston), Allen & Allen, Ben Tankard, Kirk Whalum & George Duke.

An Instrumental Offering is a collection of inspirational favorites promises to captivate, refresh and lift the spirit of each listener.