1: Joyful Noise, Soundtrack
2: Arise: The Live Worship Expierence, William McDowell
3: The Awakening Of Le’Andria Johnson (EP), Le’Andria Johnson
4: Ladysmith Black Mambazo And Friends, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
5: Hello Fear, Kirk Franklin
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1: Hello Fear, Kirk Franklin
2: The Awakening Of Le’Andria Johnson (EP), Le’Andria Johnson
3: Arise: The Live Worship Expierence, William McDowell
4: Thank You (EP), Amber Bullock
5: Rehab, LeCrae
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Tony Craddock
Gospel Jazz is a burgeoning genre. Artists such as Ben Tankard, Angella Christie and Kirk Whalum are known for their contributions to the field. Now another gifted artist, Tony Craddock, Jr., has stepped into the Gospel Jazz spotlight. Hailing from Northern Virginia near the Washington, D.C. area, Craddock, a talented saxophonist, has just released his debut project called Christmas In The Air. The CD contains some of the holiday’s most beloved tunes. The musician tackles favorites like a festive version of the lead single, “Deck The Halls”, the holiday perennial “Silent Night” and the memorable “Christmas Time Is Here”. Other songs include the winter lover’s theme, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”, the beckoning “O Come All Ye Faithful” and the reverent “The First Noel”.
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Dr. Emory Andrews
(Washington, D.C.) - November 9, 2011 - Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir were thrilled after their 2010 win for Children’s CD of the Year. The world-renowned choir, known for their impeccable vocals and moving performances, are students of the music department of Prince George’s County’s Oxon Hill Science and Technology High School in Oxon Hill, MD. The singing aggregation recently released their third project. The self-titled release includes the lead single, “The Storm Is Passing Over”, featuring the saxophone talents of GRAMMY Award Nominee Gerald Albright. Fans of the group will be able to hear cuts from the album during an online listening party on CJBRadio.com on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 4PM EST. Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews, the founder of the group, will be interviewed by CJBRadio.com’s own Kevin James as well. To tune in to the Online Listening Party, log on to www.CJBRadio.com.
In addition to a breathtaking rendition of “The Storm Is Passing Over”, the new project features songs like a gospel-ized “America”, the beautiful “Bless The Name of Jesus”, and an acapella rendition of “You Can’t Make Me Doubt Him”. Listeners will enjoy the contemporary flair of “Spiritual Warfare”, the declarative sounds of “I’m Blessed” and the captivating rhythms of “The Solid Rock”. The project contains beautiful worship ballads like the mesmerizing “More Than Enough” and the God-directed “Hear My Prayer”. Released on Stellar Award winner Phillip Carter’s Sounds of Victory label, the 14-track project is an inspiring collection of music flowing from one great song to the next.
The choir is headed by the renowned Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews, the Director of the Vocal Music Department and Choirs at Oxon Hill Science and Technology High School. Educated at Florida A&M University (FAMU), Florida State University and National -Louis University, he’s taught at FAMU, Bowie State University and University of the District of Columbia. The choir of approximately 50 voices has performed all over Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The renowned group has also traveled the world including Central America, Italy and Nassau, Bahamas. For more information about the Oxon Hill High School Choir, log on to www.emoryandrews.com.
(Birmingham, AL) - October 24, 2011 - Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Ricco McAdory knows what good Gospel music sounds like. With the influences of John P. Kee, The Williams Brothers and The Canton Spirituals, he knows how to create music that “takes people to church”. The singer, songwriter and producer is readying his full-length national debut by releasing the lead single, “I Believe”. A down-home, clap-your-hands track, “I Believe” encourages the believer to stand strong in the faith. Penned by the artist himself, “I Believe” is being serviced to radio by Edmondson Communications, Inc. and will be available for purchase on iTunes on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
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