Always the Best!
I love this new book! And so does our church! Your jazzy arrangements are always the best!
I love this new book! And so does our church! Your jazzy arrangements are always the best!
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.
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!
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!
Curry & Jazz —
Piano Hymn Settings with a Blues Touch
Fresh jazzy takes on beloved hymns for advanced pianists.
I am loving playing these new bluesy & jazzy piano solos. In this reverent book, Craig has created such rich harmonies and fun rhythms - such a joy to play and listen to! A GREAT purchase!!
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!