Pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd is the leader of The Eric Byrd Trio with bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr. The trio has released their eighth recording titled, Sacred Music Vol. 1: Saints Are Still Marching, which is a collection of sacred music set to a jazz theme. Two guest appearances augment the trio: trumpeter Terell Stafford and alto saxophonist Tim Warfield. The jazz-inspired arrangements of spirituals, hymns, and gospels are given a hip new style of jazz that is based in the rich tradition of swing and be-bop and of course, gospel and the blues. Sacred Music Vol. 1: Saints Are Still Marching, offers nine tracks that will certainly keep your feet marching with a swinging and creative trio that brings a sense of joy and unbridled creativity to every note they play. That’s the short of it!
Sacred Music Vol. 1: Saints Are Still Marching
1. Ain-a That Good News
Featuring Terell Stafford – Trumpet
Tim Warfield – Saxophone
2. Sweet Sweet Spirit
3. When The Saints Go Marching In
4. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Featuring Terell Stafford – Trumpet
Tim Warfield – Saxophone
5.There’s Just Something About That Name (Jesus)
Featuring Terell Stafford – Trumpet
Tim Warfield – Saxophone
6. I Want Jesus to Walk With Me
Eric Byrd – Vocal
7. Calvary
Eric Byrd – Vocal
8. Blessed Assurance
9. Just A Closer Walk with Thee
Eric Byrd – Vocal
Release Date:: November 3, 2017
Self-Released
46 minutes
Outstanding arrangements of well-known sacred songs. The trio has a chemistry that has been developed over a twenty-year period. The special guests are remarkable players and add a lot to the overall project’s advanced sound.
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