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Kirk Whalum
Gospel According to Jazz - Chapter 3
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. Call To Worship 4:47
2. Fit To Battle 9:36
3. Ananias & Sapphira 13:52
4. Introduction To Rev 3:52
5. Rev 7:45
6. Because You Loved me 9:03
7. Make Me a Believer 6:24
8. He s Been Just That Good 4:26
9. If You Ever Need Me 11:44
Track Listings (8) - Disc #2
1. Africa Jesus Africa 7:38
2. You Are Everything 8:50
3. Smile Medley (part 1) Smile 4:42
4. Smile Medley (part 2) God Has Smiled On Me 4:43
5. It s What I Do 6:51
6. The Thrill Is Gone (bonus) 5:49
7. Running Away 12:46
8. You Are Everything (bonus) feat. Bishop TD Jakes 7:22

CD Details

All Artists: Kirk Whalum
Title: Gospel According to Jazz - Chapter 3
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rendezvous
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 3/16/2010
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style:
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 881284514229

Synopsis

Album Description

2010 two CD release from the Jazz saxophonist. Kirk Whalum elevates his award winning Gospel According To Jazz series to a new level with a live-recorded double CD set featuring the best in Contemporary Jazz, Gospel and Urban music. This effort, both visually and audibly, demonstrates the deep connections between Gospel and Jazz. Its revised renditions of commonly known tunes socially connect with the listener on a horizontal level that seeks to usher in a vertical spiritual relationship. Features guest appearances from George Duke, Lalah hathaway, Doc Powell and others.

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CD Reviews

Gospel and Cleverness

Eric R. Sturms | Dearborn, MI United States | 03/25/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is another notable addition to the series but it seems as if the teaching part of the entertaining from earlier works is losing some steam. I hope that Kirk regains it for volume four. His uncle was fine but the rap on "Africa Jesus Africa" was misplaced and disappointing. George Duke continues to shine and the cut with T.D. Jakes should be avoided as mush and contrivance unless one is overly sentimental."

Great Jazz + Great Gospel = Kirk Whalum

Arthur S. Leitzke | Los Angeles, CA USA | 05/07/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Positives: Great sound overall, you cannot go wrong with Kirk Whalum. Bringing back George Duke from GAJ2 was awesome. Excellent interpretation of popular songs bringing into the Christian realm: "Because You Loved Me" and "Make Me a Believer" fit right into the theme. Kirk's brother Kevin is such a great singer, especially on "Running Away".

Negatives: Missed Jonathan Butler in "Falling in Love with Jesus" from GAJ2, he brought a spirituality to that song and added a touch to the whole CD/DVD in general that is missing from this new work. Also missed Paul Jackson Jr. on guitar, don't get me wrong, love Doc Powell, just personal taste. Don't know what is going on the last song "You are Everything" with the spoken word, very weird, did not fit the CD at all. Also the song "Ananias & Sapphira", don't know what's that about. I wish they had a Blu-Ray version, but I guess its too expensive to make it.

Summary: If you like to hear great musicians at their best playing songs that praise God, this it the CD/DVD. The fact that Kirk includes his family brings a value that Christian music in general is lacking now a days. I could write much more praises to this work, but instead of going on and on I would just Highly Recommend it. If you are familiar with GAJ2 this work is better produced and recorded, not necessarily better in all aspects though."

Eclectic

Chantel N. Nelson | Arlington, TX United States | 04/25/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a good mixed compilation of old standards with contemporary pieces that have been artistically modified to be more "Christian" in nature. I have been very pleased with the mix of vocals and instrumental works. I listen to it at work and others have enjoyed it and have been complimentary of it as well."