Description
Mahalia Jackson – The Best of Mahalia Jackson / Audio CD
UPC 5099748095220
Product Details
- Label: Columbia – COL 480952 2
- Format: CD, Album, Compilation
- Country: Europe
- Released: 1995
- Genre: Funk / Soul
Overview
"The Best of Mahalia Jackson" is a stunning compilation of gospel and soul masterpieces by the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Spanning a collection of her most iconic recordings, this album showcases her powerful voice and the emotional depth that has made her a revered figure in American music history. Featuring timeless tracks like "God Put A Rainbow In The Sky" and "How I Got Over," the album captures the spirit of Jackson's contributions to gospel, soul, and jazz music.
Track Listing
- God Put A Rainbow In The Sky – 3:08
- He's Got The Whole World In His Hands – 2:35
- Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho – 2:05
- His Eye Is On The Sparrow – 4:21
- Walk In Jerusalem – 2:39
- Come On Children, Let's Sing – 1:55
- Medley:
- a. Summertime – 3:48
- b. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child – 2:51
- In The Upper Room – 7:10
- I Will Move On Up A Little Higher – 5:26
- God Is So Good (To Me) – 4:20
- How I Got Over – 6:40
- Didn't It Rain – 2:40
- Trouble Of The World – 4:34
- He Calmed The Ocean – 3:01
- Just A Little While To Stay Here – 3:44
- Part VI (23rd Psalm) – 3:04
Key Credits
- Vocals: Mahalia Jackson
- Arranged By: Mahalia Jackson (Tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14), R. Martin (Track 12), M. Jackson (Track 7), G. Love (Track 2)
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Written By:
- Rev. A. Jenkins (Track 1)
- C.H. Gabriel, C.D. Martin (Track 4)
- D. Heyward, G. Gershwin/I. Gershwin (Track 7a)
- Traditional (Track 7b, Track 13, Track 15)
- Rev. W.H. Brewster (Track 9)
- D. Akers (Track 10)
- C. Ward (Track 11)
- L.E. Campbell (Track 8)
- D. Ellington (Track 16)
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Accompanied By:
- The Falls-Jones Ensemble (Tracks 7, 9, 13, 15)
- The Mildred Falls Trio (Tracks 2, 4, 12)
- The Jack Halloran Singers (Track 8)
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Musicians:
- Bass: Aaron Bell (Track 6), Addison Farmer (Track 1), Milt Hinton (Tracks 4, 7, 12, 13, 15), Walter Page (Track 3, 10)
- Drums: Gus Johnson (Tracks 7, 13, 15), Osie Johnson (Track 6), Sam Woodyard (Track 16)
- Guitar: H. Ellis (Tracks 5, 8, 14), James E. Raney (Track 1), Jimmy Raney (Track 6)
- Organ: Alfred Miller (Track 1), Lilton Mitchell (Tracks 2, 4, 12), Ralph Jones (Track 3, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15), B. Preston (Tracks 5, 8, 14), Willie Webb (Track 6)
- Piano: Mildred Falls (Tracks 1–4, 6, 7, 9–13, 15), E. Robinson (Tracks 5, 8, 11, 14)
- Saxophone: William H. Graham, Harry Carney, James Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Russell Procope (Track 16)
- Trombone: Britt Woodman, John C. Sanders, Quentin L. Jackson (Track 16)
- Trumpet: William Anderson, Clark Terry, Harold Baker (Track 16)
- Trumpet, Violin: Ray Nance (Track 16)
