Jazz Articles about Dallas Christian

Dallas Christian Jazz Band: Sermonette

by Jack Bowers
July 20, 2005

Sermonette is the third and most recent recording by the Dallas Christian Jazz Band, one of several groups that use traditional hymns and other sacred music as the basis for contemporary big-band jazz. Those who wrote the music would no doubt be surprised to hear how readily it lends itself to a more modern format. While some or even all of the melodies may be familiar to regular church-goers, it's safe to assume that few have ever heard them played ...