JGM Pick of the Week – April 8, 2024
“Prayer Room” Sarah Betshabaz Independent (release date: February 19, 2024)
“Prayer Room” Sarah Betshabaz Independent (release date: February 19, 2024)
Although technically Resounding Praise is Marcus Mason’s solo album, it’s a collective accomplishment.
“I’m Redeemed” Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church Music and Fine Arts Ministry Independent (release date: October 6, 2023)
Christian singer-songwriter Jennifer Lynn’s “Grace and Mercy” sparkles with tenderness and authenticity.
“No Stressing” Damon Little feat. Angie Stone Little World Music (release date: May 16, 2023)
“Come Go With Me” Betty Griffin Keller Enon Music Group (release date: March 15, 2024) By Robert M. Marovich Betty Griffin Keller, a former Cleveland Singer, member of the Southern California Community Choir and GMWA Mass Choir, and a solo recording artist, is back with her version of Rudolph Stanfield’s [...]
“Only One Way Home” Mississippi Mass Choir Malaco Music Group (release date: March 29, 2024)
By Robert M. Marovich JGM is saddened to learn of the passing of gospel singer, songwriter, and percussionist Sandra Elaine Crouch on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at age 81. Born July 1, 1942, to Benjamin and Catherine Crouch, Sandra was the twin sister of Andrae' Crouch. As part of the [...]
Lead vocalist Shawn Cotterell delivers an earnest reading on the choir’s latest single, “God is Good,” a high-spirited mid-tempo gospel complete with false ending and polyrhythmic vamp.
Among today’s artists who work within the gospel jazz idiom are Elder Randall Ogans Sr. and his son Dorian Ogans. They jazz five old and new hymns on their EP, Jesus the Light of the World.