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Overflowing with gorgeous, catchy and thought-provoking songs. "Derrik Jordan is something of a one-man musical force of nature." - Vermont Sunday Magazine. Positive pop and globally-conscious soul.
Genre:
Pop: with Live-band Production
Release Date:
1997
Albums you will love
Derrik Jordan
Touch The Earth
Pop: with Live-band Production
Brazilliance - Derrik Jordan
Everyone Loves Brazil
World: Samba
Natural History
Native Tongues
World: World Fusion
Natural History
Great Apes Of Vermont
World: World Fusion
SuperString Theory
Exotic Duets and Improvisations
World: World Fusion
Expecting A Miracle
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"His voice is reminiscent of Teddy Pendergrass, Michael Bolton and George Benson. Derrik Jordan is a powerful performer who has a real gift for writing songs. His music lingers long after it stops." -Jan Best, RadioMuse
"Sit back, grab that glass of white wine and that special someone, light the candles. This is radio-ready rock that's done so well it's gonna topple the Michael Bolton's and the Peter Ceteras. I wanted to hate it, but it's just done too well." - Northeast Performer
Derrik Jordan Wins International Songwriting Award!!!
Well known southern Vermont musician, Derrik Jordan, has won 2nd place in the 2004 USA Songwriting Competition, known as the world's leading international songwriting competition. His song, "Speak Through Me," co-written with Stephanie Lewis and Lorraine Ferro won 1st place in the Gospel category and 2nd place overall out of 32,500 songs considered.
The song, from his first CD, "Expecting A Miracle," will be featured on a compi
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Encouraging, poignant music!
author: Laura T. Lynch of Kweevak.com
Derrik describes his music as "positive pop and globally conscious soul music". Jordan brilliantly blends a variety of sounds to create poignant songs with insightful lyrics and executed with expressive vocals. The songs are multi-layered and masterfully arranged. Derrick plays the majority of the instruments including congas, violin, pan steel drum and quica. He is supported by other able artists on this eleven-track collection. The CD opens with 'Something Beautiful' a powerful song about the despair of the world but it is filled with hope that there is "something beautiful in everyone." Derrick's optimistic message is conveyed through smooth vocals and soft flowing instrumentation. 'I Knew You When' starts with a funky blues guitar accented with strong world beats and cutting vocals and lyrics. 'Just Another No News Day' is an insightful commentary on current events, news coverage and the state of the world infused with powerful guitar chords and solid instrumentation. Expecting a
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