Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs is the Christian Jazz Artists networks second compilation CD and features tracks from our network artists... 14 great tracks featuring a wide variety of jazz flavorings!! Straight Ahead, Smooth, Swing, Funk, Latin, Contemporary and more! "These aren't your typical 'Sunday School' arrangements! Undoubtedly one of the finest collections coming from Christians who play jazz - a must have CD!" Jazz Artists on the CD: ~ Michael Ripoll ~ David Arivett ~ Fletch Wiley ~ ~ Peggy DuQuesnel ~ Lance Bryant ~ Ron Brown ~ ~ Jamie Reid ~ Todd Johnson ~ Carol Frazier ~ ~ Phil DeGreg ~ Quamon Fowler ~ Rod McGaha ~ ~ Riley & Richburg ~ Rhonda McCoy CJA Network Statement The Christian Jazz Artists Network celebrates and promotes the diversity and infinite variety of jazz music! We believe that jazz is a gift from the Creator to be enjoyed and savored! The Creator loves diversity and so do we! Jazz music, with its roots coming from spirituals, church, and the blues, has birthed a myriad of musical styles. Therefore we do not promote one style of jazz only. Neither do we discriminate on this basis either in any way. Instead, we celebrate and promote jazz in it's many forms, encouraging an open heart, open mind, and open attitude of acceptance and appreciation for the creativity and infinite musical ideas of others! The Christian Jazz Artists Network is interdenominational, and acceptance of one another, regardless of what race we are, or what church we attend is of utmost importance. We also encourage acceptance of others who may not share our faith or theological persuasions. Jesus taught all His followers to, "love your neighbor as yourself" and that includes accepting others as equals. After all God loves everyone and we are all created in His image - not just us Christians! We are exhorted in the Bible to "Accept one another as Christ has accepted you, to the glory of God". (Romans 15:7) What is a Christian Jazz Artist Anyway? Definition A Christian jazz artist is simply a Christian who plays, writes, arranges, and records jazz to the glory of God! Whether at a jazz worship service, in a church or concert setting, or even in a club or studio, a Christian jazz artist plays his/her music to the glory of God and delights in doing so! In this way, the Christian jazz artist can celebrate his/her musical gifts and offer them up with thanksgiving and joy, while sharing joy, jazz, and faith with others! Notice in the definition above it states that the Christian jazz artist plays his/her music to the glory of God. Moreover, the Bible says "Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (I Cor. 10:31). Our Purpose • To provide an organization for Jazz Artists who are Christians. • To promote the connection between spirituality, creativity, jazz, and our faith in God. • To create a network/community that connects us together so we can celebrate our musical gifts and share our resources with each other and others. • To provide an organization where we can promote, encourage, and maintain a market for Christian Jazz Artists. • To establish a visible internet presence that provides testimony, promotes evangelism, encouragement, strength, and support to other musicians/fans who are interested in jazz. • To provide a central webpage where relevant material such as articles, interviews, jazz education, music theory, and technique is made available for the benefit of others. Our network is a community that goes beyond music and unites us for a greater cause...spreading the good news that the Creator God has given us life, Jesus, salvation, and the gift of jazz music to share and overflow to others! We have nearly 100 jazz artists who happen to be Christians that are members of our network all over the USA and spreading out to the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia. The Founder of the CJA Network is David Arivett, a multi-talented pianist/composer, arranger,and producer. For further info visit www.songsofdavid.com