Master pianist Eric Reed discusses and plays the roots and origins of Gospel Music in this series!
In part one, we learn about some of the distinctions of terms, and delve into the works and music of Thomas Dorsey.
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Great video now i undesrtand it : improvisation TOP many thanks
Wonderful video. Thank you, Eric! And thank you to Jazz at Lincoln Center for making it happen!
You are one of my all time favorite jazz pianists!
Thank you so much for teaching the history, maestro!
For sure, that is one thing I love about Gospel music–you work that whole instrument.
This was great. To all you student scholars I want to emphasize on the term "Gospel music" (the style) vs The Gospel. As Mr. Reed stated, The Gospel is the good news equating to stories of the bible. Negro Spirituals, Hymns were considered The Gospel not to be confused with Gospel music (the style rooted from as Mr. Reed stated the blues). Believe it or not, at one point many churches did not want gospel music played during their service. Yup, gospel music was band! The style was band because it was mixed with "unholy or secular" music, the blues. Two people to look up Thomas A. Dorsey (mentioned in this video) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Many people forget Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a gospel blues guitar player and vocalist but she is a part of the root of gospel music. One cannot mention Rev Thomas A. Dorsey or Mahalia Jackson without mentioning her. I also want to point out to this day, many black churches only play/sing negro spirituals and Hymns. If you want to get a sense of black churches back in the days, a fun money to watch is St. Louis Blues! Grace & Blessings
Fantastic!!so informative
Thank you.
Mr .Reed this series on was wonderful! My mom was a lead soprano gospel singer and I grew up with all the singers and songs you’ve highlighted. You’re a beautiful pianist.
Currently writing a paper on the interactions between gospel and jazz. This video is going to be a godsend (pun not intended) learning directly from a gospel pianist.
So fine
Awesome work. Thank you.
My Favorite Jazz pianist
Fantastic explanation!! Thank you very much!
Love this, with no Gospel Blues, no Soul Music, no Motown, no Funk, no Hip-Hop.
I truly appreciate what these videos are teaching the public and the church itself. I have to say that in my lifetime, I've heard more gospel music than anything else. The main reason for that is because some of the European hymns were often played using worldly popular tunes, like drinking songs from taverns etc., and the Gospel music, along with the Spiritual Songs, have blessed my soul, not only because of the tune, but because of the message that and the intention of the songwriters.
Awesome lecture!
Loooove this !!!! I want to see the 2nd one NOW! ??
Thank you very enlightening and informative Pastor Walter
Who disklikes this? It is educational, it is interesting, it is enjoyable and it is beautiful music!
Very interesting. Eagerly awaiting part 2.
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