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Some of the best, most creative Christian jazz arrangements of classic worship songs you'll hear. All sax driven, from upbeat and celebratory to thoughtful and meditative, the styles include jazz-fusion, smooth jazz, big band, rock and acoustic.
Genre:
Spiritual: Instrumental Gospel
Release Date:
2006
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Record Label: JCM Records
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"Want a recipe for an enjoyable listening experience? Start with a full cup of smooth jazz, add a dash of big band swing, then sprinkle in a few ounces of absolutely beautiful "inspirational" arrangements that will fill up your soul"... these are fresh jazz arrangements of some of your favorite praise and worship songs"
- Rich Germaine - Gospel Jazz on the Jazz Radio Network.
"You've just GOT to listen to it! Great CD, Lots of great talent!
- Steve Thorn/JazzReview.com
BIO
John Carlson knew he wanted to be a musician from the young age of 11 years old. With a degree in Saxophone Performance from Northern Illinois University, he worked as a professional musician in Chicago before being invited by a friend in 1987 to attend services at Willow Creek Community Church, on of the largest and most innovative churches in the country. John committed his life to Christ that same year, and it was then that God planted a vision for him to serve the church with his music. John served on staff at Willow for 10 years. His arrangements and playing have been used and heard in churches worldwide. John has also served at churches in Dallas Texas, and presently is Instrumental Music Director at Parkview Church, Iowa City, Iowa. http://www.parkviewchurch.org
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John Carlson
author: NOEL MCFARLANE
Waited for a long time to hear this type of quality jazz inst. worship.
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Christian Music Needs More of This!
author: Charlie Parchem
Thankfully this project is not just about background music or "music to have devotions by" as so many times Christian instrumental music falls into that category. So much more going on here! Very soulful and saxophone mastery at the highest level. When you combine John's talent with his passion for God, what you get is an artist that causes the spirit to resonate in your soul!
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Funky, Soulful Praise & Soothing Spiritual Worship Tunes for the Modern Church
author: Robert Amend, Saxophonist/Music educator, Germany
Knowing and performing with John first back in 1983, for me it has been a real treat to enjoy these worshipful works of art again and again. In Germany and Austria these Songs spread rapidly via CD and John's arrangements have been played everywhere from small local churches to large arts & music conferences. My jazz ensemble students played He's Got the Whole World back in 2000. Thanks John for re-issuing the CD - we'll keep on groovin' in the Spirit!
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Listen to it again ... and again
author: Paul Braoudakis
Every time I hear these arrangements, they remind me not only of the power of the original songs but of the emotion John Carlson is able to draw from them. His playing is crisp, his musicians tight, and his arrangements are masterful. If you're a fan of great musicianship, you need to own this CD.
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