I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
2023-03-24
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
Overview: The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. She reached the pinnacle of pop success becoming one of the most accomplished recording artists of all time. But her heart was always in Gospel music, and it profoundly influenced her life and career. From her first public performance to her best-selling Gospel album of all time, The Preacher's Wife, experience how profoundly Gospel music influenced her personal life and helped shape her career.
Overview: Vashawn Mitchell's spiritual second album focuses on the promises of God, and this live recording filmed at a Chicago performance captures the emotional depth and musical reach of the talented singer-songwriter at his best. Known for his distinctive lyrics, Mitchell wrote eight of the 11 tracks on the album. Highlights from the concert include a stirring version of "For My Good" and duets with special guests Kim Burrell and Angela Spivey.
Overview: Kirk Whalum curates this exciting collection of musicians, coming together to perform THE GOSPELACCORDING TO JAZZ. The artists include Kim Burrell, Jonathan Butler, Georke Duke, Paul Jackson Jr. and Tata Vega, all neatly complementing Whalum's forays into jazz, blues and gospel.