FELTON OFFARD: Rise

Felton Offard

Rise

© 2004 Felton Offard (783707928425)

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Mix dynamic vocals ala Donnie McClurkin with the power of Felton's guitar playing reminiscent of George Benson, BB King and Earl Klugh and you have Felton Offard's "Rise". A beautiful combination of Jazz, Gospel,and R&B with stirring ballads and funky, a

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Felton Offard is a gifted guitarist/composer/producer. He is a versatile artist who has worked with diverse acts, from pop star Barry Manilow to jazz legend Clark Terry. Mr. Offard co-wrote the song, "I'll Follow You", recorded by Grammy award winner Melvin Williams and Tracy Worth. His works have appeared on National Public Radio and the Australian documentary "Animal World" . Felton Offard wrote and produced seven of nine songs on the critically acclaimed jazz project by Lines and Spaces entitled "Shades of Brown". As a guitarist he has appeared all over the United States and Europe.

Felton Offard also co-wrote the title track of American Idol George Huff's CD "Miracles". The video for the song Miracles was also included on the WOW Gospel 2007 DVD.

Felton started playing drums at age seven and by fifteen switched to guitar. He played at the Faith Temple COGIC in his hometown, Freeport , IL. Mr. Offard earned a Masters Degree in Music and a Bachelor's of Music degree from Northern Illinois University. He teaches guitar at Chicago State University. Mr. Offard is the author of the guitar method book, "Back to Basics: A Comprehensive Method for Guitar".

Theatre credits include Could It Be Magic? The Barry Manilow Songbook, Comfortable Shoes, Cooking at the Cookery (the Alberta Hunter Story), the Blues Brothers Revival and The Color Purple.

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  • Good product and musicianship
    author: LJefferson

    I happened to find this CD during a search on CDBaby and I'm not disappointed. Mr. Offard body of work is good and if you are a fan of Jonathan Butler, Dwayne Smith, George Benson, you will enjoy this release immensely.

  • Smooth comforting sound.
    author: Edmund Brown

    Felton creatively uses a smooth soothing jazz to deliver a powerful message. His guitar work is hypnotic and would surely calm Saul's madness. I'm on board for the full ride.

  • "A professional Talent"
    author: Frank/The Spiritual Six of Macon, Ga.

    The gospel industry is very fortunate to have a talented young man who stays true to gospel music. Your gift is truly a gift from God. As with our group, your roots are within the COGIC. Bishop Patterson and the COGIC should be one of your biggest supporters. Keep up the good work. Your musical career is just beginning.

  • I really enjoy listening to this album!
    author: Jonathan

    This album is simply exceptional! The musical arrangements along with the living word was an awesome blend. I would encourage everyone to get a copy of this cd because I haven't ever heard anything this soulful and spritual at the same time!

  • BLESSED by GOD Himself!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: DJ Tony Tone(BKS)

    Simply the BEST Gospel Jazz cd I have heard!!! Praise God!!!

  • Current gospel speaking across the generations...
    author: Marquita Hobson

    The uplifting of the soul is not limited to convention nor tradition. With his personal blend of deep rooted gospel and a mastery of contemporary jazz and blues influence Offard has stuck a chord/cord with the tewnty-something audience and their 80 something and 90 something grandparents. The cd is current gospel that is soothing to the soul and offers the listner a sense of peace with reverant and easy listening harmony. Job well done!

  • This is Anointed Smooth Gospel Jazz at its best
    author: John L. Terry

    Take some clean guitar playing,add some great lyrics, and then mix it with heartfelt vocals place them on a CD and You'll Have my favorite disc. This CD is awesome. Once I heard Won't Stop Worshipping, I Knew I would Rise and by this disc.

  • This CD is like a full course meal – you leave knowing you have just been fed.
    author: Mark Wright, Manager, Accugroove

    Rise does a phenomenal job of nailing the gospel and Christian segment as well as the smooth jazz segment. This CD stands on its own with no apologies. A lot of CDs leave you wanting more – like you are just having an appetizer. This CD is like a full course meal – you leave knowing you have just been fed.

  • This is a brilliant CD.
    author: Michael McAlister, WGBX-AM

    This is a brilliant CD. It is sequenced perfectly and gives you a chance to enjoy yourself on a musical level and a spiritual level as it moves from smooth jazz to songs of worship. This CD is a blessing to all who listen to it. I love this CD especially the track Won't Stop Worshipping

  • four cups musical sensation and four cups inspiration simply baked to perfection
    author: J Wesley Fountain, Medill Shool of Journalism, Northwestern Univ

    "Felton Offard is an incredibly gifted musician, and Rise is a wonderful project, one birthed in the tradition of music that speaks to and feeds the soul. In the title track, the symphonic resonance is simply heavenly, and the accompanying soul-stirring lyrics gracefully laced with the unforgettable unmistakeable handiwork of a well-seasoned guitarist. His is a fresh uplifting sound that blends jazz, gospel, R&B, sould and even clasical musical styles. This album is four cups musical sensation and four cups inspiration simply baked to perfection. It will move you and make you want to move.

  • Great Stepping song !
    author: DJ Denn, NightLife Record Pool

    After I played I'm Yours, everyone rushed over to find out who it was. They loved the song. Great steppers song.

  • Felton is the bomb of bombs. This is a great CD.
    author: "Felton is the bomb of bombs. I have been listening to this CD f

    "Felton is the bomb of bombs. I have been listening to this CD for the past three days. This is a great CD."

  • "Your boy is ridiculous..."
    author: Gary Taylor, Singer/Songwriter
  • "This CD is FIRE."
    author: Joi Mitchell, R.U.N.? Entertainment, Inc.

    This cd is Fire !

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