Some of the best-loved hymns and spiritual songs of all time transformed into nearly original selections for solo jazz piano.

14 MP3 Songs
GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel, JAZZ: Swing/Big Band



Details:
We Gather Together - Hymns and Spirituals for Solo Jazz Piano by Bradley Sowash

From the Liner Notes:
The songs in this collection represent some of the best-loved hymns and spirituals in America. Their durability is intriguing. Generations of handing down new renditions have reduced them to their essential qualities. This Âessence' offers a composer and musician plenty of room for interpretation and improvisation. Having sought to make them my own, I now invite you to do the same.

Listener Comments:
"I had to pull over the first time I listened to "Amazing Grace" in the car." - Michael in Los Angeles

"Who says that inspirational music can't have a kick to it??!!" - Sarah in Kansas City, Missouri

"I just received the CD and it is phenomenal!" - Susan in Wooster, OH

"We play it at our healing center and everyone who comes in loves it." - Lynne, VT

Reviews:
CBA Marketplace
"People who like jazz piano and enjoy classic hymns and spirituals will absolutely love this all-instrumental CD." - Steve Parolini

Christian Living
Sowash's arrangements are creative and sometimes downright funky... Bottomline: "Your favorite hymn gets its groove on." - Sarah Kehrberg

Sojourners Magazine
"...powerful reinterpretations of familiar songs." - Molly Marsh

Solo Piano Publications
"Best of 2001" list. Very highly recommended!" - Kathy Parsons

NAPRA Review
"...nothing short of pure pleasure." - Holly Nichols

Jazzreview.com
"...good production values, good sound, matched with a pianist with an excellent touch who knows that every note is important." - Lee Prosser

Artist Bio:
Bradley Sowash is an accomplished solo jazz pianist, composer, educator, and critically acclaimed recording artist, Bradley Sowash's concerts, educational workshops, jazz worship services and public speaking engagements have delighted listeners of all ages throughout the United States and Europe for over 15 years. His emotional style and formidable technique have prompted favorable reviews in national publications including The Village Voice's comment that, "Sowash's music powerfully conjures the moods." Known for his instant audience rapport, Billboard Magazine declared, "He can really move an audience along with zest and wit." His jazz ministries offers sacred concerts, jazz worship services, fundraising, workshop and guest speaker events to churches nationwide.