Isaiah J. Thompson – The Book Of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry (CD)
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Philadelphia-born and rooted in both sacred tradition and the hard bop lineage, Thompson represents a generation of young pianists who came up inside the music rather than beside it, learning from masters by actually playing with them. Cyrus Chestnut, himself a towering figure at the intersection of gospel and jazz, makes for a natural production partner here, bringing his own church-and-club sensibility to Thompson's deeply personal vision.
The recipient of the 2023 American Piano Awards and Steinway Artist, pianist/composer Isaiah J. Thompson has become the first call for the greats such as John Pizzarelli, Steve Turre, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride and more! For his Mack Avenue debut, The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry, Thompson enlists legendary pianist Cyrus Chestnut to produce his 8-song autobiographical musical statement exploring faith, musicianship, race and humanity. 1. The Cakewalk Dilemma 2. The Highest Calling (Asé, Yahweh) 3. Spring Flower, Sprung Flower 4. In the Temple (Spiritual Warfare) 5. The Feeling of Freedom 6. Our Father Who Art in Heaven (The Lord's Prayer) 7. A Prayer 8. The Prophet
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UPC: 673203121324
Label: Mack Avenue Records
Release Date: 6.6.25
Format: CD