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The Christian Jazz Artists Network is an organization for Christian Jazz Artists.
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Its purpose: • To provide an organization for Jazz Artists who are Christians. • To provide an organization where we can promote and encourage CJA Jazz Artists and their music. • To establish an organization for sharing Jazz music among ourselves and with others. • To establish a central web page location where interviews, relevant articles, educational articles on Jazz music, theory, technique, etc., will be posted for the benefit of the Christian Jazz Artist. • To promote our faith in God especially as it relates to a spiritual connection with music.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "...a heavyweight keyboard player who has more recording credits and major tours with name acts than anyone...beautifully played...world-class players...a Tennessee blessing..." Jazz & Blues News - 2002 Pat has composed, produced, arranged and performed music for hundreds of projects that are heard worldwide on television shows - films - commercials - radio and ID packages. For a complete list click here It is truly a staggering list of projects that Pat has been involved in! Pat has just released his latest CD project, True North, available on the new indie label Liberty Hill Music. This versatile and exciting project contains all-original contemporary jazz compositiions. True North
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Songwriter. Producer. Worship Leader. Keyboardist. These all describe Eric Copeland, a Jazz and Christian music producer and artist. In 1999, Eric released "cooler" on Creative Soul Records. It received airplay around the country, and garnered praise from Christian jazzers everywhere. Now, Eric re-releases the seminal "Stolen Moments", a peaceful, relaxing set of instrumentals meant for meditation, prayer, and relaxation. Eric plans more releases of his own, in between the 10-20 projects a year he produces for other artists around the country. Eric resides in Lexington, Kentucky with his wife and two children. Cooler Stolen Moments
It's So Cool
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Gary Hallquist is the Assistant Professor of Worship Ministries at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has previously served on the music staff of several large churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana, most recently at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham. He is a widely published composer of church choral and instrumental music, and a recording artist with three solo albums. Gary plays the saxophone, clarinet, and flute, and has a Master of Music degree in clarinet performance from the University of North Texas, as well as a Master of Theological Studies degree from Beeson Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Oral Roberts University. He is a known conference speaker and worship leader. He and his wife, Sherrell, have three grown children, Kevin, Virginia, and Meredith. Gary's CD's featured here contain smooth jazz arrangements of classic hymns, including some Dixieland. Features Gary Hallquist on woodwinds and Benjamin Harlan on piano. Jazz Vespers He Keeps Me Singing
Blessed Assurance Leaning On The Everlasting Arms He Keeps Me Singing Wonderful Words Of Life For more information on Gary's CD's and charts please e-mail him. Email: gary@garyhallquistmusic.com Visit his web site: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Besides being a veteran jazz keyboardist and pianist on the south Florida music scene for many years, Ray was a member of guitarist Randy Bernsen's Ocean Sound Band and recorded on three of his albums along with such luminary jazz artists as Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock. Ray has also performed with jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, trumpeter Ira Sullivan, saxophonist Ed Calle, and flautist Nestor Torres. "Figures Of The True is an awe inspiring collection of contemporary stylings which, though without words, speak volumes to the heart... for the contemporary jazz fan seeking inspiration, Ray's music is in a class by itself." Michael Canaan, Smoothchristianjazz.com For a full length review, click here Released in 1993, Farewell to Shadowlands is music in the in the style and range of such artists as Pat Metheny Group and Mark Isham. The music is inspired by verses in the Bible regarding the renewal of all things as well as the highly acclaimed allegorical work "The Chronicles of Narnia" by theologian and philosopher C.S. Lewis. Featured on this album are guest appearances by guitarist Randy Bernsen, former Weather Report percussionist Robert Thomas, Jr., Blue Man Group drummer Jeff Quay, and two time Grammy Award winner pop/latin vocalist Jon Secada. "...a wonderfully rich
sounding album... a thoughtful and evocative recording and something that
those of you who like good film music will really enjoy." Figures Of The True Farewell To Shadowlands Under The Water Spout The Yearning Sky Forever Running To purchase these CD's visit www.balsampillow.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kiks is the musical collaboration of two veteran Jazz Artists, D. LeDesma ( saxophone) and Elvio Ditta ( Drums & Flugel Horn). Both are composers and arrangers who have put together some great, well crafted tunes. David Benoit and others join together for " The Street"! This CD is truly a distinctive and exciting project! The Street
(Click To Listen) Give It To Me The Street Brown Sugar To purchase this CD email Dledesma69@aol.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saxophone is John Carlson's main axe but he also plays keyboards. John is also an incredible arranger and producer. Here is what Norm Stockton (Bassist & Clinician, Maranatha! Music) had to say about John's music. "John demonstrates a keen understanding of true musicality. Way beyond mere cool licks, he is one of the most expressive & emotive players with whom I've had the pleasure to work. He possesses that rare ability to discern when NOT to play, as well. John is a fantastic & ultra-talented musician." Preludes II
features a special guest appearance by jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum in a
duet with John Carlson on
his arrangement of "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands." And
the horn charts are smokin'!
Lord I Lift Your Name On High Whole World In His Hands I Love You Lord Show Me Your Ways For more Information about John Carlson visit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dean Mills is a gospel singer originally from rural Michigan. He began singing in his local church at the age of 15. Dean was a music major in college and eventually moved to California to pursue a musical career. Dean's voice combines jazz and rhythm and blues with gospel creating a unique singing style. He also plays tenor, alto and soprano saxophone. Dean's desire for his ministry, is to be an effective tool to reach those who normally do not listen to Gospel music. Dean has shared the stage with many top jazz artists such as, the Rippingtons, Najee, Fatburger, and many others! Restoration Redeeming The Time
Peace Of Mind Love Is On The Way Home To purchase these CD's click here To visit his website click here ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ James is a composer, pop/jazz pianist, and engineer/producer, filled with an exciting musical energy; attractively unique in style. He’s earned degrees in music and communications. In demand by film and video directors, James’ original music adds award-winning ambience to many nationally syndicated productions. Several of these projects were decorated with prestigious Addy and Telly Awards. Although a part of many other albums as composer, producer, keyboardist, “God is Cool” is James Ranka’s debut album. “Colorful, pop jazz”, “smooth jazz – with an edge” inspirational, “a true departure from usual instrumental praise music”– all describe “God is Cool”. Listen for that much-needed mental preparation on your way to, or take a mental vacation on your way home from work. Enjoy this rare musical gift stylishly assembled by a very talented recording artist – ANYTIME! ...”Stunning.
This music is masterfully composed and produced.”
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George is a Saxophone player with a sweet sound! George has played ( and continues to play) on many of the Integrity recordings! George attended Duquesne University and got a B.S.M.E of Music and a Master of Music in Saxophone. Since graduation of college, He's been a band director, teacher and Music Director/Associate Pastor at Covenant Church of Pittsburgh. George is presently Music Director/ Worship Pastor at Covenant Church Of Pittsburgh. George also has a recording studio where he records his own projects as well as other clients. George has dedicated his life to ministering and playing music in church. Musical Experience Includes:
Extraordinary Love He Restored My Soul
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Bob Barrett is a former instructor with the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, and is currently Minister of Instrumental Music at Saddleback Church, Mission Viejo, CA. His main instrument is keyboards but he is a masterful arranger as well. He has written three excellent instructional books that are full of practical useful information. Using some of the finest West Coast musicians, and employing his own unique arranging style, Saddleback Church instrumental director Bob Barrett has created a phenomenal collection of hymns on the new CD "Caliente". "I Stand Amazed" is a Brazilian Samba, "I Surrender All" is set to a Caribbean Reggae style, and "A Mighty Fortress" in a contemporary jazz setting are all designed to inspire the creative spirit in each of us. Bob shares, " At Saddleback, part of our strategy is to begin each service with an atmosphere of celebration. For the CD "Caliente" I chose Latin styles for most of the songs on this project". Caliente
All Hail The Power
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kim Jordan wears many musical hats...keyboardist, vocalist, composer, arranger, engineer, and producer! Kim is a graduate of Howard University’s School of Fine Arts. Upon graduation she toured the world for 12 years with jazz musician Gil Scott Heron, receiving international acclaim for her live performances. KIM’s Broadway credits include Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston’s production, “MULE BONE,” under the direction of Taj Mahal. KIM also assisted Taj Mahal in recording the “MULE BONE” soundtrack. She has performed with such notable artists as Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, Brenda Russell, Terri Lynn Carrington, Vanessa Williams and Meshell Ndegeocello. KIM’s jazz collaborations include several performances at the “Jackie Robinson Jazz Festival,” along with Dr. Billy Taylor, Lionel Hampton, Wynton Marsalis and Take 6. KIM performed with Taj Mahal for President Clinton at “A Special Salute to NPR.” KIM has performed in the Fantasy Band with Noel Pointer, Lonnie Liston Smith and Dave Valentine. KIM’s music has been performed by a diverse group of artists, including Dianne Reeves, Kevin Eubanks, Gerry Gonzales and Billy Childs. KIM is CEO of ProSounity Music Entertainment and Revelation Records and is currently producing, performing, lecturing, preaching, and teaching around the United States and the world. All For You
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The Spirit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gary Braaten is a jazz singer who sings and swings for the Lord. He is an ex farm boy from northern Minnesota. He grew up singing with gospel groups that traveled throughout the Midwest. He has recorded a couple of albums, did a bundle of jingles, directed choirs, taught voice, sang with a variety of groups and lead praise and worship while in Wyoming for several years. Check out his funky new version of, "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus"!
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jeff Kruh is a native-born New Yorker. He began his piano studies at six years of age. At seven, he became a piano major and scholarship recipient at the Juilliard School of Music in Manhattan, New York City. He continued at Juilliard for seven years and received his formal training from Alice Ruskin and Edgar Roberts. Jeff has also studied with jazz artists Cedar Walton, Roland Hanna, Stanley Cowell, Jimmy Heath and Michael P. Mossman. Jeff received a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Queens College (Flushing, New York) in 1972 and earned his Master’s degree in Music Education from Lehman College (Bronx, New York) in 1984. In 1998, Jeff was awarded a grant from the Queens Council on the Arts for composing and performing original jazz works. Recently Jeff performed with Demetrios Kastaris, Bobby Sanabria and Harold Ousley at the "Genesis of Jazz" at Flushing Town Hall’s Jazz Café in an evening featuring many legendary all-star jazz performers. At a time when world-class musicians are few and far between, jazz pianist Jeff Kruh is a well kept secret. His heart is pure gold and his talent simply flies off the charts! Jeff is a Jewish believer in Jesus (Yeshua), whose great love for music is second to his passion for the Lord. You will be blessed as you listen to his original interpretation and arrangements of old familiar favorites. The worship on his CD "Hymn to Him" lifts up the Lord but it will also elevate and inspire you to draw nearer still to the King of the universe! Hymn to Him
Glory To His Name
For more information about Jeff visit his website! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gary Meggs had a passion for music at an early age. By the time he was eleven, Gary had already learned to play the saxophone and the piano, and was always willing to sing or perform for those who would listen. Throughout his school years he continued performing at schools, teen centers and private parties. By the time he was 21 Gary had graduated from Henderson State University with a degree in music and was looking forward to becoming an accomplished professional musician. Gary’s aspirations of becoming a professional musician were put on hold however, when he was called into teaching and began a career as a performer/band director. His love for students set him on a path of preparing young people for a future in music while allowing him to continue his career as a performer. Performing with well known musical groups and performers such as the Four Tops, the Temptations, Barbara Eden, Don Rickles, the Lennon Sisters, and Mickey Gilley gave Gary the opportunity to continue to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician. This experience, along with being the featured saxophonist with the 106th Army Band, 531st Air Force Band, and many public school and college jazz bands has allowed Gary to build up a base of supporters that have grown to love and enjoy his musical talent. Gary is currently the saxophone
instructor, director of bands and jazz band instructor at the University
of Arkansas at Monticello. After many years of teaching, performing and
recording Gary is still dedicated to instilling the love of music into his
students. In his own life however, he has begun a new musical journey...a
journey to live and play his music for God and share the good news message
everywhere he plays or sings! The Message
The Lily Of The Valley
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It may not be the 1930's, but when Denver and the Mile High Orchestra take the stage, the audience is taken back to a time when big band was in full swing! But this is not just a bunch of kids playing garage rock with horns masquerading as a retro band. This is the real deal-well educated and highly skilled musicians filling the bandstand and delivering a massive sound unlike anything previously recorded in the contemporary Christian industry. As a backing musician on Christafari's studio recordings and their "Valley of Decision" tour, Denver Bierman realized his calling to pioneer another vintage genre. Denver and his Mile High Orchestra were formed at Belmont University in Nashville, TN (former stomping grounds of the likes of Steven Curtis Chapman). Although they began during the resurgence of swing, their multi-genre musical presentation exceeds far beyond a mere passing fad. It is big band music played by a BIG band (12-15 on stage). With a little R&B, a dash of Rockabilly, a touch of Dixieland, and even some Latin influence, this high energy dance band wails syncopated horn lines with complex harmonies and features the essential jazz-rooted element of true improvisation. A tremendous horn section that can scream notes a mile high leads this compelling jazz orchestra. With trumpet in hand, reminiscent of the great Louis Armstrong, Denver sings unadorned vocals, influenced by vintage crooners such as Harry Connick Jr., Brian Setzer, and Frank Sinatra. His music defies standard age demographics reaching both the old and young alike. For some, Denver's sound is a step into the past while for others, it is an introduction to a new musical dimension. The Mile High Orchestra band members
have collectively played for some of the biggest names in music including:
Carmen, Truth, Jaqui Velasquez, Sandi Pattie, Debbie Boone, Chet Atkins,
Ron Kenoly, Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra, Phil Driscol, If you've listened intently to any television commercials lately, you've heard big band music. This style is growing in popularity and this is the only nationally marketed Christian group performing and recording in the big band style with a distinctly Christian message. Anyone wanting a Christian alternative in this genre will be looking for this group. Over the past two years, Denver has
created quite a buzz in the industry, playing festivals, showcases and
conferences. Performances have included the "Best of the Best
Showcase" at the legendary Ryman Auditorium, Billy Graham pre-crusade
rallies in Nashville, and the Lifeway single's pastors conference (NASAM)
in Washington D.C. D&MHO gained worldwide attention playing five shows
in Salt Lake City, Utah during the 2002 Winter Olympics, and has already
been scheduled to play for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece. The band
has earned standing ovations and rave reviews for their powerful stage
show and profound Christian lyrics.
To Preview Denver's Big Band Charts! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jeff AnderKamp is a freelance arranger/orchestrator with published arrangements with Word Music, Provident Music Group, Prism Music and Genevox Music. His horn arrangements and trumpet playing can be heard on albums from the Newsboys to Jody Benson (Disney's Little Mermaid). He frequently works with The Nashville String Machine. He is also the arranger for the popular Orchestration series "Jericho Horns" for church Orchestra. Jeff now has his own company AnderKamp Music. AnderKamp Music is the creation of Jeff Anderson and Aaron Weitekamp. AnderKamp was created to provide accessible music that sounds great to churches, schools and individuals. Their arrangements and charts were created with the local church in mind. They do not create or provide charts that are inaccessible "studio charts," but rather arrangements for the "weekend warriors" in the local church. To date, over 1200 different churches have ordered music through AnderKamp Music, and that number grows weekly. Audio Excerpts This Little Light/Give Me
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For more information on Jeff's Orchestrations visit here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jamie Reid has been playing Christian music for over 20 years. He has participated in many types of ministries including local church ministries, youth services, National Teen Talent Competitions, mission trips, ACT (Artist with a Christian Testimony), church conventions and Nashville Billy Graham Crusade. Jamie has also shared the stage with such artist as Jonathan Martin , Big daddy Weave, Brothers Keeper, Billy Gaines, and Ponder Sykes & Wright.
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Guitarist Jay Leach has worked or recorded with Roy Orbison, Barry Manilow, Gladys Knight, John Denver, The Pointer Sisters, Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt, and Kirk Whalum; has been session guitarist on over 70 contemporary Christian albums including artists such as Carman, Barry McGuire, and Joni Eareckson Tada; was also the guitarist for the Promise Keepers band. Additionally Jay has major industry credits on Pedal Steel, Dobro and Banjo. TV shows include Matlock, In The Heat of The Night, Murder She Wrote, Jake and the Fatman, Several episodes of Touched By An Angel, Disney Channel cartoon episodes of Dumbo's Flying Circus; many TV and radio commercials such as: IBM, Budweiser, Denny's, McDonald's, Nike, Black Angus Steak House, and Mercedes; Movie soundtracks include Mars Attacks, Trip to Bountiful, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Gone Fishin', Tough Enough, A Simple Wish, Smokey and the Bandit III, Urban Cowboy, Big Business, and Six Days and Seven Nights. JAZZIZ Magazine Review of Jay's CD, "Beyond Words". "A worship service may seem like an unlikely place to hear smooth jazz, but when guitarist Jay Leach stood at the altar of Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles one recent Sunday morning, playing plucky acoustic melodies to a DAT track, the faithful couldn't help but say "Amen!" Leach gathers a handful of the genre's finest Christian musicians -- Justo Almario, Abe Laboriel, Alex Acuna, and Kirk Whalum -- for an eclectic praise-and-jam session on Beyond Words (Playlist), providing scripture to meditate on in the liner notes as one listens to a blend of electric funk and string-section-enhanced acoustic solos. While Leach's quiet eloquence on hymns like "Amazing Grace" and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" might make great background music for quiet times (in prayer or peaceful meditation), secular smooth-jazz fans are more likely to dig into the bursts of energy found on the swaying funk of "Holy Holy Holy (Hosanna)." On that track, Leach duets on acoustic with a synth-horn section, then engages in a call-and-response on the electric with Whalum's aggressive sax. On "Walkin' the Walk," Leach (on electric) and Whalum seem to battle over who can praise with the most passion. Leach offers a laid-back Latin vibe on the gently percussive "Festejo," a bright, little opportunity to duet with Almario's fluttering-leaf flute style. Overall, this is more fun than any church service you've ever been to." For other CD's, Products, and information visit: |
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Todd Johnson is recognized as a pioneer of the six-string bass. With his custom Yamaha six-string bass, equipped with a midi pick-up, Johnson uses an innovative technique where he plays chord changes and bass lines simultaneously. Additionally his use of the midi interface, a technology that allows his instrument to sound like many instruments at the same time, adds both harmonic color and texture that further defines his unique sound. Bass Player magazine's Ed Friedland says, "Todd can simultaneously swing like Ray Brown and accompany like organist Jimmy Smith." As an integral member of the critically acclaimed jazz trio of guitarist Ron Escheté, Johnson excels as both a supporting musician and a seasoned soloist. He is consistently cited for his contributions of skill, originality, and versatility, as well as his ability to sound as if he is simultaneously playing multiple instruments. Group leader Ron Escheté says "Todd . . . can sound like a second guitar player or even an organ or electric piano." Zan Stewart of the Los Angeles Times writes that Johnson's six-string bass along with Escheté s seven-string guitar "give the musicians an amazing range of sounds and approaches." The group is repeatedly hailed as the trio that sounds like a quartet. Since joining forces with Ron Escheté, Johnson has recorded 5 CDs with the trio, including their latest effort entitled Live at Rocco. The trio has performed at numerous festivals, concerts and club dates throughout the United States. Johnson has recently completed his first solo CD entitled A Solo Offering. In addition to his work with the Ron Escheté Trio, Johnson has performed and recorded with other artists, including Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Plas Johnson, Sam Most, Joe LaBarbera, Poncho Sanchez, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale. As a seasoned performing artist, Todd Johnson has developed a rich philosophy encompassing his spiritual, educational and achievement-oriented sides. Johnson sees his talent as a gift to continually enhance and develop. |
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Aaron's musical pursuits have been many and varied. His musical experiences range from jazz bass player, accompanist, copyist, conductor, producer, and composer. Following college, he spent two years in Nashville, Tennesee, experiencing first-hand why there are so many musicians waiting tables. But it was through mentoring with award-winning Nashville arranger Ronn Huff that he began to develop a love and skill in commercial arranging. Also in Nashville, Aaron teamed up with Jeff Anderson to form AnderKamp Music, a print music publishing company, which now counts in its catalog over 50 of Aaron's arrangements. His film scoring, jazz and choral works have received recognition in national competitions. Here are some recordings of Aaron's Arrangements This Little Light/Give Me
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Joel made the switch to to the Guitar and to jazz! Soon Joel was quickly drawn into the smooth jazz scene. Through recordings and concerts his musical talents and gifts (coupled together with his strong spiritual ties), has led him to fuse faith and smooth jazz together, creating music uplifting and relaxing to the soul. JDR's music style runs through the gamut of R&B, Funk, Soul, Smooth Jazz, to spiritually uplifting instrumentals. Joel also plays guitar at his church and loves to express his faith for God by playing music that grooves for the Lord!
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His first release is entitled, "All Him", and includes some very unique/cool renditions of popular worship choruses mixed in with some original material! All Him Christo
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Look for the David Pray Jazz Trio CD Release in the very near future! Here are some audio excerpts!
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Meet David Pray. David is a multi-instrumentalist, playing bass, guitar, and keys. Traveling the world over most of his life David's music reflects the global cultures he witnessed and fuses various ethnic instruments with memorable hooks that include a mix of Jazz, Pop, Latin, and World music. The David Pray Jazz Trio was birthed with sax player Bill Garfield and Jeff Weshe on drums. David also teaches guitar and bass, is the associate director of music for contemporary worship at Saint Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, and plays bass and percussion for Port City Community Church.
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Now Available! 
Seldom
a day goes by that Greg Vail’s saxophone is not heard on radio
or television. Over the course of the last 20 years, Vail has
recorded on literally hundreds of Smooth Jazz and Christian CDs.
Recent jazz credits include Peter White’s smash hit Perfect
Moment (#1 Billboard and #1 radio) and Grammy nominated,
keyboardist Rob Mullin’s 3 most recent CDs. Television credits
include all woodwinds in the award-winning, NBC series Profilers,
numerous commercials, cable television Jazz specials and a
national commercial for Time Life Records aired to promote the
million-selling Sax By Candlelight and Sax By Moonlight
CDs featuring Greg Vail. 
Chuck
has been Director of Music for 
stars.
Rolling Stone Magazine's review states "Marohnic's
ingenious changes and arrangements show that he should not be
overlooked." Cadence Magazine concluded, "The
Chuck Marohnic Trio could become the standard of interactive
mastery in this decade." Early in his career, Chuck
worked as a sideman with Ira Sullivan, Joe Henderson, Jamey
Aebersold, Buddy Rich, Chet Baker and many others.
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Growing
up in San Diego, Bill Cantos received a Masters in Jazz
Studies from the New England Conservatory in Boston. He then
launched his career working with mega-producer David Foster and
building a community of musical friends in Los Angeles. He has
toured with pop, jazz and gospel greats like Diane Schuur, Kirk
Whalum, Marc Antoine, and Helen Baylor; toured with his band in
Europe and Japan; composes music for television shows on
Nickelodeon, Fox, WB, PBS, and Lifetime; and performed on
soundtracks for such recent films as "Titan AE",
"Space Cowboys", "Anastasia", "Beauty and
the Beast 2" and "A Civil Action".
Producer/Guitarist
Joel Del Rosario began his musical journey by playing viola for San
Francisco's School of The Arts. Joel initially focused on Classical
Music. However, early on, he started listening to jazz and was heavily
influenced by the sounds of jazz guitar greats like George Benson, Joe
Pass, and Stanley Jordan (whose mentor Elroy Jones later became Joel's
mentor as well!)
