Hi, I'm Craig—an award-winning composer, arranger, and pianist with a passion for creating music that inspires, uplifts, and delights. I help musicians create and experience heartfelt worship—whether playing alone or making music together.
I specialize in sacred choral music and jazz-infused hymn arrangements. Download your free jazz piano arrangement of How Great Thou Art below. Visit the shop to browse my published works, or sign up for my monthly newsletter to receive encouragement, updates, and special discounts as part of our community.
Here are some of my distinguished publishers:
Spirituals: Soul-Stirring Settings for Jazz Piano (ship or download)
Worship Resource Guide
Digital Media Pack
SpiritualsPlus: Voice Edition
I love Craig Curry’s arrangements! They are challenging enough to keep my interest but easily worked up in a few rehearsals. His tasteful use of lush harmonies and variety of rhythmic settings secures his place as my favorite arranger.
I never shop for Craig’s arrangements. I follow his email updates and purchase a digital download of everything he arranges the day it is released. He never lets me down! His collection of spirituals is no exception.
I'm thoroughly enjoying playing the spirituals in your new book! My favorite are Wade in the Water and Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child. I have all you previous books, but this could be my new favorite!
It's no surprise that Mr. Curry's collection of Spirituals have been beautifully arranged! He never disappoints. Not only are they fun to play, but they bring a fresh perspective to the meaning of the lyrics. I love them all but Deep River and Give Me Jesus are 2 of my favorite spirituals and these arrangements are poignant musical expressions of the words. I'll be using these Spirituals as preludes and postludes in the coming weeks and beyond!
I love this new book! And so does our church! Your jazzy arrangements are always the best!
Curry & Jazz —
Piano Hymn Settings with a Blues Touch
Fresh jazzy takes on beloved hymns for advanced pianists.
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
for SATB voices and piano with opt. brass, timpani, percussion, and handbells.
I was so excited to get this new Curry edition! The Doxology as a samba totally works. Love the gospelified King of Love and Leaning on the Everlasting! I think by far my favorite is the Brubeck-like Come Thou Fount in a fun 5/4 tempo. Keep arranging Craig! Your music brings me (& the congregation I play for) much joy!
Craig Curry is hands down the best jazz piano arranger working in church music today!
From his collections for weddings, for Easter, numerous Christmas books to his most recent Spiritual collection - the advanced, but achievable, truly-inspired arrangements take congregations and gatherings to a whole new level of joy, wonder, and beauty. My personal worship at the piano in my living room always includes one of his pieces. I am grateful there is a musician today giving new life to classics!
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