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Spirit

Cyrus Chestnut

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Format: CD

Cat No: JLP0901002

Release Date:  07 June 2010

Label:  Jazz Legacy

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  764942176727

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Pianist Cyrus Chestnut's latest CD, 'Spirit', is an inspirational solo recital of hymns, spirituals and some pop-oriented tunes like Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Water".

    The album also includes excellent performances of Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday", Bill Withers' "Lean On Me", Horace Silver's "Peace", and brilliant interpretations of many classic hymns, including Dr. William Smith's "Lift Every Voice and Sing", also known as the Negro National Anthem and recognized as one of the most important musical offerings of the Civil Rights movement. Treating this material with great delicacy and empathy, Chestnut's tempos breathe and his phrasing combines an almost surgical precision with affecting tenderness. There isn't a weak moment in the collection - precisely because there isn't a moment in which he loses connection with the inherent power of the music.

    Personnel: Cyrus Chestnut (solo piano)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Oh How I Love Jesus
      • 2. Lift Every Voice and Sing
      • 3. Blessed Assurance
      • 4. Wade in the Water
      • 5. Lean on Me
      • 6. I Surrender All
      • 7. Gospel Improv #1
      • 8. Old Time Religion
      • 9. Bridge Over Troubled Water
      • 10. Come Sunday
      • 11. All by All
      • 12. All Creatures of Our God and King
      • 13. Peace
      • 14. The Lord's Prayer