Rev. Elijah Baker Sr. Palm of His Hand (EP) Ambitious Records (release date: September 9, 2017) By Bob Marovich Anyone who thinks traditional gospel quartet is dead and gone hasn’t heard the Reverend Elijah Baker Sr.’s Palm of His Hand. The octogenarian Baker, together with background vocalists that sound for all the world like a seasoned quartet, deliver material like the Blind Boys of Alabama, complete with antiphonal singing, tight harmonies, and driving musicianship. There are no synthesized sounds here. Propelling the group is the 1970s era combination of grooved-in electric guitar, electric bass, organ, and drums. Baker’s nephew, singer-songwriter ...

Click on the photo above for the latest in streaming music from the JGM Archives! Track Listing: There’s been a change in me – Gregory Brown w/Abundant Life Music Ministry I need Thee – Beulah Grove Baptist Church feat. Monica Lisa Stevenson Access granted – Pastor Riva Tims presents Majestic Praise feat. Shirley Murdock Greater – Chad Brawley He cares – Donna LiZa Sanctified circle – Roy Tyler & Raphael Saadiq Take it to the Lord in prayer – Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music Reaching – Kim Dexter All I need is you – Lecrae I got the ...

“Sanctified Circle” Roy Tyler & Raphael Saadiq www.reverbnation.com/roytyler (510) 839-2884 – call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Former Gospel Hummingbird Roy Tyler and former Tony! Toni! Toné! member Raphael Saadiq have been teaming up recently to keep the standard of R&B-flavored gospel uplifted. This includes a recently released single, “Sanctified Circle.” Evoking the ring shout tradition in spirit if not technically in rhythm, “Sanctified Circle” is an uptempo piece about “crossing the separating line,” entering “the sanctified circle,” and getting a new walk and new dance. In between verses, the musicians break into a ’60s twist riff ...