Showing posts with label Tramaine Hawkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tramaine Hawkins. Show all posts

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Darryl Coley - Anointed Voice!

Hi everyone! A little earlier than usual, but still happy to be here!

Tonight's post is about one of the most anointed gospel singers out there, Darryl Coley. He is a East Bay native of the San Francisco area who has as much of a jazz influence in his music as gospel. He was born in 1955 and was brought up in church, though his mother also loved to listen to classical and jazz music during the week. He was a musical prodigy that learned the clarinet in high school and taught himself how to play the piano. He's sung with the legendary Hawkins family, and actually served as musical director for Tramaine Hawkins. He's also performed with Nancy Wilson, who he considers to be a mentor for him. The clip I'm sharing here is from a live recording session in Los Angeles called "He's Right On Time". The song is "You Are My Everything", and the female soloist is B.J. Crosby.

They've both had health issues in the past year, so remember to keep them in your prayers. And have a blessed evening!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Something Old, Something New

Good evening, everyone!

I just went to the "How Sweet the Sound" gospel choir competition in Oakland this past week, and saw some of the best choirs in the SF/Oakland/San Jose Bay Area. Too bad there weren't more choirs to listen to, but when you get a chance to hear Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker & Donald Lawrence singing some of their best songs, you don't complain too much! I hope they telecast the finale in Atlanta next month - go Jubilee!!

In the meantime, I'm posting two songs tonight. One is "I Never Lost My Praise" by Tramaine Hawkins. Our Celebration Choir at our church sung this one this weekend, and it was a blessing!!!


The other is an old favorite, "Call Him Up". This is the original by Keith Pringle and Pentecostal CC. I'm assuming that means Church Choir [or maybe Celebration Choir?]. Hope these make you want to get your praise on!



NOTE:These are recordings of the songs, not live performances. But the message is what counts - right?