Not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. The opinions expressed in this article are Polished gospel that is well produced, 'Alabaster Jar' is not an absolutely classic gospel album but it's still satisfying. On the title cut, the lush orchestral arrangement immediately signals that this is going to be The Big One, the album's centrepiece telling the story of the woman who anointed Jesus. It's the huge ballads that CeCe clearly enjoys the most and they don't come better than "It Wasn't Easy" which is a prophetic ballad, the voice of God coming through the speakers reminding the listener how much they are worth. As this is a late '90s gospel album, there are four production teams working on the project! CeCe is, of course, in fine voice and whether it's the sheer joy of "Higher Place Of Praise" or the vulnerability of the slow, slow ballad "Blessed, Broken And Given", these are songs designed to inspire and encourage. With that in mind, who better to employ on the production team than Fred Hammond? The percussive funk of "King Of Kings" is classic Hammond as is the breezy "Love Of My Heart" and the compelling slow funk of "Without Love". She's grown away from the urban pop of her earlier music and this album is a bit of a genre straddler from worship to urban. In addition, Craig has worked at some of LA's best studios including Capitol Records, Westlake, The Record Plant, and Sagen Sound.After her ventures into praise and worship and the long standing critically acclaimed career recording with her brother BeBe, CeCe Winans presents us with a new project on her own record label. Premiere of the musical tick, tick.BOOM! and a multi-instrumentalist for the CMH Records release Pickin' on Joe Nichols. Stream songs including 'Fill My Cup', 'King of Kings (He's a Wonder)' and more.
Prior to the show, The Old #7 toured throughout the SW, at festivals such as The Colorado River Bluegrass Festival, Parker, and Yuma bluegrass festivals.Ĭraig is also known for his eclectic studio work including the Nintendo Wii video game release Balls of Fury as well as the TV shows Cold Case, Close to Home, and films such as, Disfigured, And So Life Goes On, and Sticks and Stones. Listen to Alabaster Box by CeCe Winans on Apple Music. The Old #7 were recently featured on national television in the FOX premier of The Next Great American Band where they placed seventh out of over 6,000 video submissions. Highly recommended if you're a fan of peaceful solo guitar music.īorn and raised in Portland, Oregon, Craig has performed as the guitarist and dobro player for alt-bluegrass band Cliff Wagner & The Old #7. Standout tracks include, "Good Luck For Hard Times", "Soul Patch", and "Walkin' The Dog". From styles like jazz, blues, and country to guitarists such as Bill Frisell, John Fahey, and Joe Pass Craig brings it all together on "Nobody But The Moon And Me". Composed with nothing but a pencil and paper and recorded live with no overdubs, these instrumental tracks are the result of a broad range of influences. Its a return to her gospel roots, in contrast to the straight-ahead urban soul of Everlasting Love, and its a triumphant one. Alabaster Box song from the album WOW Gospel Essentials - All-Time Favorite Songs is released on Apr 2015. Craig Ferguson makes everything sound easy, but one should not be fooled into thinking that it really is!" - Scott Yanow_Ī collection of 12 works composed strictly for solo guitar, Craig Ferguson's debut album "Nobody But The Moon And Me" is a statement of simplicity. Alabaster Box isnt a box-set package devoted to CeCe Winans, but rather her third non-Christmas solo album, and the first for her own Wellspring label. Listen to CeCe Winans Alabaster Box MP3 song. CeCe Winans told about the title track of her first-ever live album released on the 12th of March 2021, ''Believe For It' has a message all of us, after going through what we have experienced, have to learn: to be determined to release our faith and still believe for great things to happen.
This set of solo guitar music has aspects of swing, blues and vintage country music but it is comprised exclusively of Ferguson's original songs.a close listen reveals sophisticated chords, logical melodic development, and high musicianship. Press: from: The Los Angeles Jazz Scene "Nobody But The Moon And Me is quite a bit different.