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on this recording, Mae Thomas
sings her own style, often using her own arrangement of traditional hymns
and African-American Spirituals, often unaccompanied.
Mae sings at Regional events of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and has sung at most churches in the Kansas City Region. "I sing because I'm so happy!" |
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| Bill Laursen is a bandleader, singer, piano player, songwriter and arranger performing primarily in Kansas City Area clubs and hotels. He plays for benefits, shows and special events. He began piano with his mother as teacher and went from high school to the Mutual Musician’s Foundation to study jazz, later to study with the legendary pianist George Salisbury. His band The Right Time performs all varieties of jazz for all situations. Bill brings vocal and piano spiritual music to many churches including his own, Community Christian Church. |
This is really fun! |
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Andy Sherwood
plays clarinet and saxophone as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Band. He
performs an annual benefit concert for his church family, the First Baptist
Church, New London, CT, and does gigs in and around that area. In 1956 Andy
began church life in the baby nursery with a Baptist/Disciple congregation at
United Church, Milwaukee, WI, where the editor of the
Chalice
Hymnal,
Daniel
Merrick, was the minister. Check out Andy’s web site at: |
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Cynthia Egger, recognized classical guitar artist, plays and sings all varieties of music and performs throughout the Kansas City area and has recorded with her own band. Cindy also plays electric bass. She teaches at Rockhurst University and at Johnson County Community College. She is Guitarist and Music Director at St. Andrew Christian Church. "A Musician's Musician!" |
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Percussionist Mark Lowry performs with the Kansas City Symphony, the State Ballet of Missouri, and the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra. He is on the faculty of Central Methodist College and the International Music Camp. Mark enjoys a wide variety of music. He is co-founder of newEar, a professional contemporary chamber group and has many soundtrack recordings for Missouri Repertory Theater. Mark is a member of Community Christian Church. |
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Eli Heng Chamberlain is the daughter of Cuban immigrants and learned Spanish first. She is a graduate of William Jewell College with bachelor’s degrees in both English and music. She is a past member of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus and the Fine Arts Choral of Kansas City. Eli is a charter member St. Andrew Christian Church. She
sings the unforgettable |
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| Thom Greathouse is the organist at Community Christian Church where he leads and participates in musical presentations. With his own accompaniment on piano, his vocal style lends itself to the spirituality of traditional hymns. |
This CD is dedicated to Del, my husband of 49 ½ years whose encouragement and financial support made this dream possible. |
My appreciation to Producer Bill Laursen for his musical sense, enthusiasm and organizational skills in producing this CD. Bill created many of the musical arrangements, called the rehearsals, juggled schedules, and did his best to coordinate my wishes with the musicians’ abilities. What a blessing he is! My appreciation to these musicians who took time from busy schedules, sacrificing other commitments, to bring this gift of music. Rehearsals and studio time especially for Mark and Cynthia add up to many hours. May this be a gift that keeps on giving by bringing joy to all who hear it . Beverly Sherwood, |
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Singing Young People Directed by Gabe
Combs, |
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