The Big Band Gospel Classics

Track Listings

1. Every Time I Feel the Spirit

2. Beyond the Sunset

3. Brighten the Corner Where You Are

4. Abide With Me

5. Down from His Glory

6. In the Garden

7. Soldiers & Saints

8. 'Tis So Sweet

9. Amazing Grace

10. Pass It On

11. Fairest Lord Jesus

12. All That Thrills My Soul

13. Hiding in Thee

14. Jericho

Tracks:

Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Beyond The Sunset
Brighten The Corner Where You Are
Abide With Me
Down From His Glory
In The Garden
Soldiers & Saints
'Tis So Sweet
Amazing Grace
Pass It On
Fairest Lord Jesus
All That Thrills My Soul
Hiding In Thee
Jericho

Customer Reviews:

Great band! Great charts!.......2003-12-02

Saxes sound great. What are you talking about? Tight section, great soloists. Alot of energy and excitement.
This is a great band that plays and records great music written by Mr. Carmichael.

Swinging Gospel.......2000-01-03

Ralph Carmichael connects a consumately professional big band to great arrangements, excellent recording and wonderful old gospel tunes. The result is as electrifying as it is uplifting.

Mystery Band.......1999-12-28

Hey Bob & Pat, Nice to hear from you. A "white Basie".....I like that. You are right, there are hints of Elgart Bros in sax section and the overall precision of the band is reminicent of Heath and/or N. Texas State 1:00 band. This group is truly world class. They play with great precision, passion, fire, drive, depth, blend and expression. But, more importantly, as you say, they swing like crazy....the kind of swing you not only hear, but feel in your gut. This is a lively, sensitive, happy band. Check out the attacks and releases.....the wonderful phrasing....they can be tender, sensitive, lovely, flowing and very smoooooth to powerful, biting, stinging, and screaming....all driven by a great rhythm sec. The bass is an intregal part, both laying down lines and anchoring big chords. The funky little synthesizer, I can take or leave, but it does add some interesting contrast. Note the intonation and tone quality of the sections. The Trbs are so smooth and together. Saxes can do it all. Trpts......as close to perfection as you can get. There's not a weak link in the band......and you KNOW there's a bari sax and bs trb! The charts have everything.....lots of "stuff" going on. You can hear counter lines everywhere. Little riffs, licks, slides, glisses, pyramids, cascades, flips, drops,rips, assorted bips, bops and bams......they're happening constantly. Never have a chance to get bored. Plus, you can hear new stuff with each listening. The harmonies are basic, yet complex, modern and fresh....not quite as full and dissonant as McC. This arranger could pound the keyboard with his fist and make it sound great. In fact, in some of the ensemble playing you'll hear those clusters. n.b. the end of "god rest ye merry gltlmn" a big fat hairy 9th! The dissonance is there, but it's so tasteful and well applied. The final "thing" is the engineering.....you can HEAR everything. The mics, placement, mixing, etc. are superb. Might try listening several times...it's amazing what's in there. Try it with phones....close your eyes.....you're there! Bottom line: great musicians + great charts + great recording technics = great listening! ENUFF PREACHING! Whoizit? Ralph Carmichael is the writer and leader. Who's he you say? Hes been around for 50 + yrs. He arranged the Kenton Christmas album with the mellophoniums........remember? That's the sound on the christmas album...only a little updated. Will send you some links about this guy. If you have ever watched any of those "Christian" cable channels and heard a knock-out band or chart, he probably had something to do with it. Enjoy! and Happy Holidays! Bob

Good big band sound. brass section very good........1999-09-04

Nice big band sound with very good brass section but could use some help in sax section. Arranging needs some updating.

God with Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classics

Average customer rating:

Beautiful Chistian Christmans Music
Best Mix of Christmas Favorites
Wonderful! Makes you wish it were Christmas all year long.

God with Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classics
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Manufacturer: Sparrow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000V67
Release Date: 1997-09-23

Tracks:

Joy To The World - Anointed
Silent Night - Twila Paris
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Steven Curtis Chapman
The First Noel - Steve Green
Angels We Have Heard On High - Avalon
Still Her Little Child - Ray Boltz
All Is Well Tonight - Cece Winans
Anthem For Christmas - Michael W. Smith
Child Of Peace - Sandi Patty
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Chris Willis
What Child Is This - Cheri Keaggy
O Holy Night - Out Of The Grey
I'll Be Home For Christmas - Clay Crosse
Go Tell It On The Mountain - Larnelle Harris

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Chistian Christmans Music.......2003-12-21

One of the best of the various Christian artist ever produced. I have enjoyed this cd since original release in 1997. Especially the Ray Boltz rendition of "Still Her Little Child". It brings tears to the eyes.

Best Mix of Christmas Favorites.......2003-11-12

This album is a wonderful mix of favorite sacred pieces - some rocked up, some beautifully arranged with sweeping sentimental accompaniments. The first track "Joy to the World" is the most awesome rendition I've ever heard!

Wonderful! Makes you wish it were Christmas all year long........1998-11-14

This is a truly uplifting collection of Christian Christmas songs, both familiar and new. I especially liked "O Come, O Come, Emmauel" by Steven Curtis Chapman, and "All Is Well Tonight" by CeCe Winans. I heartily recommend this recording!

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1. Every Time I Feel the Spirit
2. Beyond the Sunset
3. Brighten the Corner Where You Are
4. Abide With Me
5. Down from His Glory
6. In the Garden
7. Soldiers & Saints
8. 'Tis So Sweet
9. Amazing Grace
10. Pass It On
11. Fairest Lord Jesus
12. All That Thrills My Soul
13. Hiding in Thee
14. Jericho