Album Notes

This is another installment in the Spirit Jazz series. Dudley Smith continues to improve his skills as a guitarist and composer. His deep faith and convictions shares the stage of his music.

Born in: Baton Rouge, LA
Presently Lives in:Goldsboro, NC
Studied Music at: University of Texas; Austin,TX
Session Musician at age 16
Worked as Featured Gospel Singer for Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in the late 80s; Choir Director for local church in early 80s; Gospel group guitarist in 60s-80s; became a recording artist in the 70s; music now featured in 27 countries worldwide.

'Things Hoped For' is about faith that we have in God. Dudley brings his talent to life by using a his guitar synth to express that faith. The music is cool, but familiar enough to have you humming along.