Mitchell's Christian Singers Discography of CDs

Mitchell's Christian Singers music CDs Document's second album devoted to the a cappella quartet known as Mitchell's Christian Singers opens with the remaining titles from a session that took place in April 1936 (except for "Go Ye Prodigal Son," which has gone missing) and concludes with the first four sides cut in July 1938. As is the case with each of the four volumes presented by Document, the music is dependably excellent throughout. Special mention should be made of lead ...

Mitchell's Christian Singers discography One thing about Mitchell's Christian Singers: each of their 80 recorded performances is a marvel of devotional sincerity and creative collaboration. What comes across in the third installment in Document's four-volume edition of their complete works is the intensely personal nature of individual and shared spiritual paths. As voices breathe, blend, and contrast within the structure of each song, messages inherent in the lyrics take on substance and depth far beyond the parameters of dogma. ...

Mitchell's Christian Singers songs Mitchell's Christian Singers of Kinston, NC made their last recordings in a studio in Chicago on August 7, 1940. Document's fourth and final volume of this excellent quartet's complete works opens with seven titles from that session, then packs in 17 sides by the Wright Brothers Gospel Singers who were based in Dallas, TX. The decision to combine recordings made during roughly the same time period by two groups who operated more than 1,000 miles ...

Mitchell's Christian Singers CD discography When this fine little a cappella vocal harmony group from Kinston, NC made their first recordings in August 1934, they were still using their original billing, with their manager's surname tacked on for good measure. Working under pressure, Mitchell's New Four Singers cut 16 master takes in an exacting marathon rehearsal and recording session that lasted a full 18 hours. Among the first songs they chose to record was "Them Bones," a wonderful set of variations on the old favorite "Dry Bones." The recording captures what they must have ...

Mitchell's Christian Singers CD discography Recording information: Station Sound Studio (01/2004); Studio Des Egreffins (01/2004). Authors: George Avakian; Whitney Balliett. Photographer: Marc Ribes. Arrangers: André Charlier; Benoît Sourisse. Personnel: André Charlier (drums, percussion); Benoit Sourisse (piano, organ, Hammond b-3 organ); Benoît Sourisse (piano); Andre Charlier (drums, percussion); Jean Marie Ecay (guitar); Stéphane Guillaume (clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone); Kenny Garrett (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Claude Egéa (trumpet, bugle); Damien Verherve (trombone); Mitchell's Christian Singers. Liner Note Author: Gilles Tordjman.

Mitchell's Christian Singers albums THE GOSPEL SOUND is an accompanying recording the book of the same name by Tony Heilbut. Sampler of the many artists in the Legacy series, plus others (1927-66). ~ Opal Louis Nations Includes liner notes by Tony Heilbut. All songs are mono expect tracks 5, 7-8, 11 & 14 on disc 2. Compilation producer: Nedra-Olds Neal.