Gospel Music

“Just Another Day”Lisa McClendonFrom the Integrity Gospel album Live From the House of BluesIntegrity Gospel 2005In New Orleans, the city that witnessed the magical moment when young Louis Armstrong lifted the cornet to his lips for the first time, Lisa McClendon ladles her special gumbo of jazzy neo-soul gospel into [...]

“Don’t Judge My Praise”Rodnie Bryant, featuring Wanda Nero-Butler and CCMCfrom the Tyscot album Change of SeasonsTyscot 2005www.tyscot.com“Don’t Judge My Praise” demonstrates why some of the most exciting music still comes from a gospel chorus in full sonic flight. It’s a church-wrecking workout with Indianapolis’ CCMC (Christian Community Mass Choir) hand [...]

Ed. Note: A Billboard article reprinted in The Belle Report: NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Though mainstream corporations have become a major presence in Christian music as EMI, Warner Bros. and Sony BMG have staked claims on the Christian/gospel landscape during the past decade, independents manage still to enjoy a share of [...]

Henry Green, featuring Melvin Williams“My Story”From the album Henry Green – Mr. Green’s SessionBlackberry 2006www.blackberryrecords.comHenry Green is an original member of the Williams Brothers, formed in 1960. After more than 45 years with the quartet, Green has released his first solo album: Mr. Green’s Session. On one of the tracks, [...]

Women of IntegrityGod is GoodGSP Records 2005There is essentially nothing unpleasant on this eight-cut project by the Women of Integrity, but it’s not distinctive, either. The ensemble – Vicki Bright, Treva Jones, and Angela Moore – are obviously accomplished singers and pour their heart and soul into every song, but [...]

Malcolm Williams and Great FaithWalking in My DestinyUnivocal 2006www.univocalrecords.comHaving been wowed by Malcolm Williams and Great Faith live at GMWA in Milwaukee last August, I was eager to hear how the ensemble would sound on disc. I was not at all disappointed. Walking in My Destiny offers a smorgasbord of [...]

Vickie Winans“It’s Alright”From the forthcoming album Woman to Woman: Songs of LifeVerity 2006www.verityrecords.comIt’s alright, indeed! Vickie Winans' new single “It’s Alright” melds the musical excitement of a dance club with the lyrical ministry of a church service.The Winans Family has left an indelible mark on gospel music because of the [...]

Already Looking Bettah!Bishop Larry D. Trotter and the Sweet Holy Spirit ChoirTyscot 2005www.tyscot.comLarry Darnell Trotter, International Presiding Bishop of the United Pentecostal Churches of Christ is one of the reasons Chicago remains the Mecca of gospel music. His Sweet Holy Spirit church is one of the go-to places to hear [...]

Zion Jubilees:In the Precious Name of JesusPrivate RecordingOne More River to CrossJubu Records 2004In today’s perpetual search for The Next New Thing in music, we can overlook the value of experience and longevity. When we pay homage to grand old men of popular music – for example, the Rolling Stones [...]

Tuesday, February 21, 2006By ROBERT BAXTERCourier-Post StaffEugene Thamon Simpson confronted a career choice 50 years ago. Would it be medicine or music? "I decided music was a hell of a lot more fun than medicine," explains Simpson, an emeritus professor at Rowan University. Six years after he retired as professor [...]