Best Bill Redman Podcasts (2025)

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Chris Tomlin - The incredible journey of a modern psalmist 1:10:47

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In this entertaining and emotional episode Chris takes us on a wild look back at his career and following the “bread crumbs” that brought him where he is todayBy Andy Chrisman

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"At Town Hall" – Nina Simone 1:08:37

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At Town Hall captures a pivotal moment in Nina Simone's story, when she left behind her dream of being a concert pianist and embraced her identity as an indefinable and remarkable talent. At Town Hall shows off Nina’s classical chops, infused with the jazz influences from working in nightclubs and mixed with the folk and gospel sounds of her youth.…

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"Thriller" – Michael Jackson 1:20:10

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In 1981, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones set out on one of the most ambitious projects in pop music history: an album where every song was a hit. The result was Thriller. The record-breaking, chart-topping masterpiece produced six top-ten hits, became the best-selling album of all time, and propelled Black American music into global pop dominance.…

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Brown Bannister - The genius behind Amy Grant, Whiteheart, The Imperials and dozens of CCM biggest records 1:10:40

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The most successful producer in Christian music history spills his studio secrets, what it was like working with some of the biggest artists in the genre, and ultimately, what this whole journey may have really been all about...By Andy Chrisman

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"Voodoo" – D'Angelo 1:18:33

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In light of D'Angelo's passing, we're replaying our episode on Voodoo from June 2025. This Grammy-winning, genre-defying album changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And it has seriously influenced the playing of so many musicians, including our own Adam Maness. From Questlove’s behind-the-beat drumming to Roy Hargrove’s horn arrangem…

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John Cooper - Skillet - Never ashamed and never backing down 1:03:36

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From his days as a young Memphis musician to touring the world in one the biggest rock bands to ever come out of CCM, John Cooper is not afraid to live in the lions' den and speak the truth no matter the consequencesBy Andy Chrisman

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The Jazz Samples That Built Hip Hop 1:35:08

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Hip hop wouldn’t sound the same without jazz. From A Tribe Called Quest to PinkPantheress, jazz provides the groove behind of some of the most iconic tracks of the genre. Diallo Riddle and Luxxury of One Song join Adam and Peter to geek out on deep cuts and the genius behind hip hop’s greatest jazz samples. We explore how sampling has shaped both g…

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Matt Redman - The Heart of Worship - leading multiple generations into the throne room 56:04

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Get your notebook ready because Matt Redman will be dropping worship theology gold as he talks about his career and unpacks the stories behind his "Heart of Worship"By Andy Chrisman

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Targeted Beirut 1:16:15

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The 24th Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) landed in Beirut Lebanon on May 29th, 1983, as part of a peacekeeping force during Lebanon’s Civil War. Once ashore, the MAU’s battalion landing team, BLT 1/8, took up positions around Beirut International Airport. Things escalated and the Marines began regularly taking fire. They suffered their first deaths on…

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The Bill Gaither Episode - You know the songs, now sit down with the man who changed church music forever 1:06:02

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From his days growing up in rural Indiana, to teaching middle school English, to meeting Gloria and writing the songs we're all still singing, Bill Gaither put his stamp on gospel music. And at 89 he's not done yet!By Andy Chrisman

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"Hard Groove" – The RH Factor 1:21:48

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The RH Factor’s Hard Groove might sound uncontroversial to modern ears, but in the early 2000s it was revolutionary. With this record, Roy Hargrove broke away from the straight-ahead jazz revival of the Young Lions era and created something entirely new. Hard Groove blended Roy’s trumpet with the voices of R&B and soul heavyweights like D’Angelo, E…

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"Blue" – Joni Mitchell 1:06:53

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Joni Mitchell’s Blue, a folk masterpiece, has inspired jazz musicians since its release in 1971. Is it because she sings like a horn player? Her improvisational melodies? Her unconventional chord structures? Her confessional songwriting? We dive into every song on Blue, breaking down her favorite chords and her vocal phrasing to understand what mak…

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Wes King part 2 - Surviving cancer and getting back to doing what he does best - making great music! 55:43

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Wes and I reconnect to finish our conversation we started way back in season 1. This is a candid conversation about surviving cancer, growing older and discovering that God might have a few more things for us to do.By Andy Chrisman

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"A Love Supreme" — John Coltrane 1:13:58

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John Coltrane's A Love Supreme: Some call it the greatest album of the 20th century. Others say it isn't even Coltrane's best album ... of 1965. No matter where you think it sits in the jazz music canon, Coltrane's love letter to God is a masterpiece. We break it down track-by-track, chord-by-chord to uncover what makes this album such a rewarding …

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Babbie Mason - All Rise - Babbie shares her secret to songwriting and staying in the game 1:01:35

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From writing and recording some of the biggest songs in the 1990s to becoming a mentor to artists and songwriters, Babbie Mason is still going strong at 70!By Andy Chrisman

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Why Jazz Musicians Love Hip Hop (ft. Switched On Pop) 53:10

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We're talking jazz influences in hip hop today with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from Switched On Pop. We dig into tracks from Kendrick Lamar (there's that TPAB acronym!), Common, Cautious Clay and David Bowie to surface the musical qualities that explain why jazz musicians love these artists. Plus - we explore the striking similarities between j…

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Lenny LeBlanc - A southern rocker from Muscle Shoals sets the course for modern worship 46:10

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Lenny played with some of the most legendary figures of rock music, but his heart for writing songs about Jesus changed the course of his career forever.By Andy Chrisman

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Target Tokyo 1:30:46

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Japan devastated the United States’ fleet with a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941. The Japanese followed up on their Pearl Harbor attack by seizing Guam, Wake Island, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines. The Japanese seemed almost unstoppable while the United States asked itself, “What are we going to do, or what …

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"Innervisions" — Stevie Wonder 1:28:51

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We’re diving back into Stevie Wonder with Innervisions, right in the heart of his classic period from 1972 to 1976. There’s something magical about this stretch of music history, and Innervisions stands as one of the greatest albums to emerge from it. Stevie wrote every song on this album, and played every instrument on many tracks. From "Too High"…

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Nicole C Mullen - This all-time great CCM artist knows that her REDEEMER lives! 49:52

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Nicole reminds us that "all things work together for good" as she shares her story of God's faithfulness in her journeyBy Andy Chrisman

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"Someday My Prince Will Come" — Miles Davis 1:11:41

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There is no more important relationship in this era of music than that of Miles Davis and John Coltrane; two masters ever-present in the musical and cultural landscape. Someday My Prince Will Come marks the last time Coltrane and Davis played together, and it couldn't be more perfect. We dive into how their partnership played out on stage and in th…

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The Afters - Born in the digital age, The Afters broke barriers but kept their faith intact 1:02:11

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Josh Havens, the lead singer of The Afters joins me to talk about life in a CCM world where everything was changing. Their rapid rise to success brought about some difficult decisions, but staying true to their faith and their calling was the easiest choice of all.By Andy Chrisman

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You'll Hear It - Season 13 1:07

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🎹 Welcome to You’ll Hear It! Your destination for laid‑back jazz chats, nerdy chords, and genuine conversations with Adam Maness and Peter Martin. If you love spontaneous piano sessions, deep dives into jazz theory, or discovering community around two laid‑back hosts, you’re in the right place.By Peter Martin & Adam Maness

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"Afro Blue" — Robert Glasper 56:43

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When does Afro Blue and Smells Like Teen Spirit belong on the same record? When it's a Robert Glasper album! In 2012, Glasper's Black Radio brought together artists like Erykah Badu to bring a jazz standard, Afro Blue, back into the popular music canon. Black Radio hit #1 on the jazz charts, while simultaneously reaching #4 on the hip-hop R&B chart…

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Aaron Shust - A passion for the Scriptures fuels the “My Savior, My God” songwriter 1:01:28

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Aaron wrote and recorded one of the biggest worship songs of the 2000’s, but his love for Israel, his devotion to the Word and his yearning to make music that matters fuels one of my favorite podcast conversations to date!By Andy Chrisman

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"Rumours" — Fleetwood Mac 51:25

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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours is undoubtedly one of the best pop rock albums ever. But the story behind its creation reads like a soap opera. Everyone -- Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mic Fleetwood -- were enduring heartbreak during its recording. Stevie and Lindsey were breaking up. The McVies had already split, but …

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Brian Mason - The Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inductee has lots of great CCM stories 1:01:08

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Brian Mason is one of the great radio DJ's of all time. He's seen it all in the CCM world and he still hangs out with the "old dudes," making sure those voices are still being heard.By Andy Chrisman

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The Rhodesian War 1:38:13

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Rhodesia, now called the Republic of Zimbabwe, used to be a self-governing British colony. In November 1965, the Cabinet of Rhodesia unilaterally declared independence from Britain in an effort to preserve white minority rule. The Rhodesian Bush War, also known as the Rhodesian Civil War, followed. It lasted until December 1979. This protracted gue…

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"Maiden Voyage" — Herbie Hancock 59:52

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Today we're going on an aquatic journey with Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage. Herbie calls the title track the best tune he's ever written. We dive deep into the music to explore what makes this tune, and this album, great. The roots of Maiden Voyage date back in 1963, when Herbie began hearing rumors that Miles Davis wanted to hear him play. He did…

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Max Lucado - Longevity and finishing well, and of course, writing more books 42:49

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How do you interview someone that's used to asking the questions? Max and I wrestle with who's interviewing who in this lively conversation about writing books, longevity in ministry and why riding a tour bus is a skill set not everyone is born with.By Andy Chrisman

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"Still Crazy After All These Years" — Paul Simon 1:38:11

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Broken Record's Justin Richmond joins us to talk Still Crazy After All These Years. Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album was born out of divorce, and produced some of his greatest songs of all time, like 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, My Little Town and I Do It For Your Love. We dive into the story behind this remarkable album, including Steve Gadd's fa…

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Michael Card - The El Shaddai songwriter is fascinated by the life of Jesus 55:41

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Join me as singer/songwriter Michael Card and I meander through his career, dream about heaven and try to wrap our heads around the story of Jesus.By Andy Chrisman

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John Elefante - Kansas, Petra and chicken parm 37:34

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The impact John Elefante has had on CCM is immeasurable. In this engaging episode we talk about his days with the legendary band Kansas, jumping into the producer's chair for Petra and the joy that great Italian food brings.By Andy Chrisman

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Season Finale: Testing Our Show Against Our Own Rules 55:16

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We turn our own categories back on ourselves! We're looking back on the past 20 epiosdes, which we're calling You'll Hear It Season 12, and ask: - What are our apex moments? - What are our desert island tracks? - Is season 12 better than Kind of Blue?! And - we hear from you, dear listeners. You sent in your questions on Speakpipe, and we answer th…

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Cece Winans - One of music's greatest voices truly knows the Goodness of God 45:50

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No one can argue that Cece Winans' career has been anything but legendary. From singing with the biggest names in pop music to leading the global church in worship, Cece's journey is full of "wow!" moments that always point back to Jesus.By Andy Chrisman

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From Sonata to Stank Face 1:08:31

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The ultimate musical showdown: jazz vs classical. We bring in conductor Josh Weilerstein from the Sticky Notes podcast to compare, contrast and find the common ground among these two very different schools of music. From Duke Ellington's swinin' take on Peer Gynt to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, we explore the tunes and the musicians blurring…

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Dann Huff - From Gaither to Shania, the story of a guitar legend 57:44

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Making the most of his musical heritage, Dann Huff has become one of the most successful rock/pop/country producers of all time. His journey from Gaither to Whiteheart to navigating his faith in the secular music world is full of surprises, inspiration and inside industry stories!By Andy Chrisman

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Brown Water Black Berets 1:28:22

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South Vietnam has a long coastline and lots of waterways, particularly in the Mekong River Delta at the southern tip of the country. In 1968 U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam had roughly 38,000 sailors serving in country. Their main tasks were to prevent supplies from reaching the Viet Cong, stopping Viet Cong movements, helping move U.S. Army units along …

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The Best Thing To Ever Happen In 1960 1:01:16

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John Coltrane’s Giant Steps isn’t just a jazz classic — it’s a rite of passage. Peter Martin and Adam Maness dig into what makes the album so technically punishing and emotionally electrifying. From the iconic solo on the title track to the symmetrical harmonies, the lightning-fast chord changes, the fiery swing of Cousin Mary, and the full-throttl…

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Mike Weaver - The unflinching voice of Big Daddy Weave 38:51

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Ask me to name the best people I've ever met in my CCM journey and I'll always put Mike Weaver near the top. Mike's journey of music, loss and faithfulness is what this podcast is all about.By Andy Chrisman

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Jazz Organ LEGEND Reveals Favorite Tracks 33:06

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We’re sitting down with one of the greats! Organist Larry Goldings is in the house to spin the B3 tracks that shaped him – from Jimmy Smith’s revolutionary runs to Billy Preston’s blending brilliance behind Aretha Franklin. Along the way, Larry breaks down the nuts and bolts (err… drawbars and percs) behind his favorite players, offering expert ins…

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John Sanders - Don't tell this Brother's Keeper alum what isn't possible 47:55

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Few people have seen the CCM world like John Sanders. From boy-band to industry leader, John has a roller coaster story of taking chances and dreaming big.By Andy Chrisman

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The Genius of D'Angelo's Voodoo 1:16:37

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We’re finally digging into “Voodoo” - D’Angelo’s Grammy-winning album that changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And the album a young Adam Maness had on repeat, seriously influencing his playing as well as countless musicians since. With Questlove’s “Dilla-drag” drumming, Pino Palladino’s funky bass lines, Roy Hargrove’s jazzy horn …

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Bart Millard: A Musical Journey He Never Imagined 47:21

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"I Can Only Imagine" is not just one of the great songs in CCM history, it's an accurate description of the mind blowing journey of Bart Millard.By Andy Chrisman

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90's Jazz At Its Finest 1:16:07

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You can’t deliver a performance like Shirley Horn’s “Here’s to Life” unless you’ve lived a little – or a lot. It’s an album only an artist with decades of love, loss, and resilience could create. In this episode, we break down Horn’s unmatched ability to accompany herself, the elegance of Johnny Mandel’s string arrangements, and the quiet confidenc…

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Matthew West: The Stories Behind CCM’s Every-Man 46:57

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There's never a dull moment when Matthew West is in the room, and his effortless charm and storytelling are on full display in the first of my four K-LOVE Fan Award episodes.By Andy Chrisman

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The Battle Of The Tanks 1:40:51

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The Germans launched “Operation Citadel” on July 5th, 1943. They wanted to encircle and destroy Soviet forces in a salient centered on the city of Kursk. The Soviets knew they were coming and had spent months preparing. What followed was the greatest land battle in history. About two million men with 6,000 tanks, 35,000 guns, and 5,000 aircraft fou…

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It’s Time: Joshua Redman’s Spirit of the Moment 1:21:54

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For the first time ever, we’re digging into an album Peter actually played on. In this episode, we go deep on Spirit of the Moment, saxophonist Joshua Redman’s 1995 double-CD live album, recorded at the legendary Village Vanguard, with Peter on piano, drummer Brian Blade, and bassist Chris Thomas. We explore how Redman rose to stardom in the ’90s, …

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Paul Baloche 59:40

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The CCM worship movement began and continues with Paul Baloche!By Andy Chrisman

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Miles’ First Masterpiece: Birth of the Cool 1:14:10

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Before Kind of Blue, a 21-year-old Miles Davis was already reshaping jazz with Birth of the Cool. In this episode, we explore how Miles teamed up with arranger Gil Evans and a chamber-like nonet to craft a sound full of singable melodies, tightly arranged horns, and forward-thinking restraint. With French horn in the mix, Gerry Mulligan and John Le…