Welcome to Jazz Gospel Central E-zine.
The precious gems of Jazz and Gospel as distinct musical art forms have been around for a very long time, both of which are profoundly rooted in the rich heritage of the African-American cultural experience. In the Jazz Gospel Central e-zine, we celebrate both highly expressive musical styles. An e-zine for lovers of Gospel Jazz music and for Christians who play the genre known as Jazz, Jazz Gospel Central contains all the information you need to fully appreciate this unique and inspirational music.
WHAT IS “GOSPEL JAZZ”? Part 6: “In Summary”
By Terrence Richburg © 2010
 We’re fortunate to live in
a profound time in history when God’s plan for His beloved people has
transcended time, man-made stereotypes, and human paradigms—full-circle from
where the original message of His Word
was proclaimed, but has remained true all the same for centuries. God in His sovereignty uses what and chooses
whom He wishes to fulfill His ultimate will.
He fulfills this regardless of what the status-quo believes, thinks or
feels.
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GREAT GOSPEL JAZZ PIONEERS Part 6:
YOLANDA ADAMS
“From the Depths of an Anointed Vessel”
By Terrence Richburg © 2010
 Yolanda Adams is one of the most (if not the most) celebrated and successful Gospel female artist of the 21st century. Her unparalleled vocal sound is naturally intense yet endearing, powerful yet consoling and captivates audiences and artists alike with a stylistic diversity and rare approach which sets her apart from all others in modern times. Yolanda’s unique rapid-fire staccato ad lib vocal style, free-style unscripted scats and signature improvisational melodic phrasing incorporates Neo-Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop and contemporary Gospel fusion at its best. The essence of Yolanda’s sound emanates from a willingness to be used as a vessel by God even from the depths of her spiritual anointing.
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JAZZSPIRATIONS: NATIONAL JAZZ ARTIST:
Tim Bowman
“Smooth, Skillful And True”
By Terrence Richburg and Andrea R. Williams © 2010
 Sometimes there’s just no substitute for experience in the music industry, as Smooth Jazz guitarist, Tim Bowman has demonstrated over the years. The warmth of his soulful melodic appeal and honey-buttered tone is both infectious and consoling. His ability to continuously peak the charts and produce inspired music that has generated a league of loyal fans and followers is by no accident. But Tim doesn’t owe his success completely to his authentic Jazz style enveloped in pumping R&B grooves and dazzling musical arrangements. Nor can Bowman credit his connection with audiences exclusively to his popular sound that meets listeners wherever their moods seem to take them.
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JAZZSPIRATIONS: NATIONAL JAZZ ARTIST:
David Dyson
“Blazing The Trail With The Power Of Humility”
By Terrence Richburg and Andrea R. Williams © 2010
It’s somewhat difficult to fully describe the incredible gift of Jazz Bassist, songwriter, arranger, and producer, Dave Dyson. He has exploded onto the Jazz stage reaping the devoted attention of so many captivated audiences all over the world. The rich flavors and stylistic heights to which Dave takes his music set him far above the rest. He obviously excels in the arena of Jazz funk, fusion and R&B with absolute creative freedom. His sound whether you’re referring to his slap, finger funk, or mute picking technique raises an extremely high bar for any other player to reach or emulate.
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JAZZSPIRATIONS: NATIONAL JAZZ ARTIST:
Harold Rayford
“Always There, Always Soulful, Always Anointed”
By Terrence Richburg, Andrea R. Williams and Debbi Johnson © 2010
 A unique blend of a thriving instrumental music ministry career coupled with a flourishing pastoral calling within one chosen vessel. Complex yet effective, God has used such a vessel to produce a level of dynamic inspiration normally not seen or heard of in the Gospel ministry panorama of today. Normally one takes a backseat to the other—as one being more natural than the other of lesser skill or ability. Rarely do both abide together in such harmonic peace, separate yet as one, but with such impact-bearing fruit and anointed fluidity as experienced in the ministries of Pastor-Saxophonist, Harold Rayford.
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CUED UP/EVENT FEATURE
AWARDS SEASON
By Andrea R. Williams © 2010
Much is happening in the world of inspirational instrumental music, especially now that it’s Award Season. The season jumped off with the 25th Annual Stellar Awards which were held again in Nashville in mid-January. Touted as the finest ever, perennial favorite Ben Tankard walked away with the Stellar Award for Instrumental CD of the Year for his hit project, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. Also joining him in the category were nominees Daniel Weatherspoon for his debut Official, Derrick Scott - The Seed of Kenaniah with The Total Experience, and one of Gospel Jazz’s most popular artists, Mel Holder with Music Book Vol. 1.
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SHED TALK
(New JGC Feature— Techniques, practice, resources, theory & more…)
By Terrence Richburg © 2010
 The first time I ever heard the term, “shed” or “sheddin” was when I first started playing guitar and bass. My brother, Dehrric was the first one who exposed me to the term. When we first set out on our mutual journey of musical interests finally developing into a career, we were in the shed constantly working on our craft individually and corporately. The meaning hasn’t changed much over the years. However, as a concept it has expanded to an even more collective setting.
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THE JGC CALENDAR UPDATE
Kirk Whalum
Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:30-8:30PM
New Horizon Hall of Elegance, 2209 Varnum Street, Mt. Rainier, MD
DVD & CD Signing
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UPCOMING JGC FEATURES AND COMING ATTRACTIONS:
• WHAT IS "GOSPEL JAZZ"? Part 7: “Inspired Innovation”
• “GREAT GOSPEL JAZZ PIONEERS” Part 7:
• THE LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
• JAZZSPIRATIONS: NATIONAL JAZZ ARTIST FEATURES
• LINES & RHYTHMS (Transcriptions and "inside the music" articles and interviews)
• THE JGC CALENDAR UPDATE
• SHOUT OUTS, WISHES AND THANK YOUS
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