Reimagined by George W. Russell Jr.
This powerful collection reinterprets timeless spirituals and hymns through Russell's unique musical lens, blending gospel, blues, and jazz in a way that will uplift your spirit and resonate deeply with your soul. The recording features Donna McElroy, Debo Ray, Lydia Harrell, Denise Carite, Emily Russell, Wes Wirth, Sean Skeete, Michael Russell, Ricardo Monzone, Greg Groover, George W. Russell Sr. and George W. Russell III
Tracklist
| 1. | Every time I feel the spirit | 6:59 |
| 2. | Walk with me lord | 5:47 |
| 3. | This little light of mine | 5:44 |
| 4. | Interlude #1 | 0:38 |
| 5. | Amazing Grace | 5:07 |
| 6. | Sometimes I feel like a motherless child | 6:17 |
| 7. | How great thou art | 5:25 |
| 8. | In the garden | 5:49 |
| 9. | Standing in the need of prayer | 5:59 |
| 10. | Interlude #3 | 0:39 |
| 11. | Swing low sweet chariot | 5:04 |
| 12. | Be still my soul | 5:07 |
| 13. | There is a fountain | 4:01 |
| 14. | Kumbaya | 8:50 |
| 15. | Celebrating Carla | 6:43 |
| 16. | Interlude #3 | 1:03 |
Credits
Produced by Rob Jaczko and George W. Russell Jr.
Recorded by Rob Jaczko
Shames Family Scoring Stage
Berklee College of Music, Boston MA
Assisted by Liva Hampen and Alex Coman
Mixed by Rob Jaczko
Abbott Road Studios
Wellesley Hills, MA
Mixed by Oscar Zambrano of Zampol Productions
Executive Producers: William S. Kaiser, Martin Acquadro, Marty Manion, Jeremy Huck, Lisa and Terrance Dees, Howard (Rusty) and April Russell
License
All rights reserved.
George W Russell, Jr is a performer, composer, and educator who has created a unique fusion of Gospel & Jazz. He is currently Chair of the Harmony & Jazz Composition Dept at Berklee College of Music. His performances range from solo piano to a groove-oriented jazz trio to a soulful, fresh-sounding larger ensemble that arouses the listener's intellect and, most importantly, touches their soul.