New to Christian Jazz

[Blue Mark]

Hey there!

I'm new to Christian Jazz (I presume this genre exists!) so I won't try and blag my way around this forum!

I'm on the look out for some Christian Jazz recomendations, if anybody would be kind enough to oblige?




Bless ya

 

[TruthSetsYouFree]

You know, a long time ago I found some really good Christian sax, but I can't remember what the artist's name was...

I found some music by Derrick "Tony" Lewis on Amazon, but I've never heard his music, so I really don't know what it's like.

I think there are good jazz and sax music out there that is Christian, but it just takes a little digging to find it.

I'm a big Kenny G fan; if I could find somebody with his talents who made Christian music, I'd LOVE it!!!

 

[fdrennen]

For classic Jazz I would recomend John Coltrane! If you read the thread on A Love Supreme you will see something about him. I would also suggest two pianists Eric Reed a good Christian man whom I have met, and Cyrus Chestnut who has recorded many spirituals and gospel tunes on various albums. Jazz and Christianity have a long history. Many dixieland groups use gospel hymns as repitiore because the musicians have roots in the church.

 

[ph3nom3nalwoman]

Have you heard of Jonathan Butler or Kirk Whalum? I have a CD of Kirk Whalum and it has some guests on it that give you a taste of other Jazz artists. TA TA Vega as well. Look into it. Our Christian bookstore here lets you listen b4 you buy, or online sites usually give you a sneak listen as well.
Hope this helps. I have this CD currently in my car stereo.

 

[lucaso]

Jazz is mostly music anyway I wouldn't put too much stock in "Christian" jazz as opposed to secular. Jazz and Blues are about the music. Sometimes you get some less-than-desireable stuff but it's too few and far between. Just get the good old stuff like Coltrane, Parker, Wes Montgomery, etc...

 

[ph3nom3nalwoman]

I have all those too... I like monk..he is unique!

 

[mini_mim]

Check out Ben Castle, an awesome British saxophonist and a comitted Christian...

 

[ph3nom3nalwoman]

I love sax.... SAX I said!!! silly

 

[Chrysalis]

I heard somewhere that Marcus Miller is a Christian too. Can anyone verify this? I would totally concur with what's already been said about John Coltrane .. "A Love Supreme" is a stunning album and to think it was written to and for God. Beautiful album, full of passion and grace.