GromKo.
Convert Augustine
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GromKo. writes and performs jazz-influenced funk with undeniable hooks. The multi-layered lyrics embrace the mystery of Christianity, yet never deny the turmoil that comes with being human.
tracks
- 1 What Is This Thing Called Love
- 2 Scapegoat
- 3 Merton's Prayer (Part 1)
- 4 Say No
- 5 Larva
- 6 Merton's Prayer (Part 2)
- 7 Are We There Yet
- 8 Season the Host
- 9 Merton's Prayer (Part 3)
- 10 One With You
- 11 Nature Boy
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As a kid, Sarah learned that the only common thread between her many homes was music. (Her family moved every two or three years but always were surrounded by community rich in musical resources.) She began her career in professional performance at age thirteen as a singing telegram and, by age fifteen, was professionally cantoring for churches. Her early voice was honed under the instruction of opera stars Carol Wilcox-Jones, Judith Gray, and Mary Burgess, but she eventually dropped that scene and ran away to study at Berklee College of Music.
There, her jazz repertoire and compositional chops increased dramatically, and Gromko sang her way through school in professional a cappella groups and doing television jingles. She graduated with a film scoring degree, immediately moved to New York City, and developed her career as a sound and music editor for television and film. She also was able to hone her musical ideas with her commissioned arrangements and orchestrations, but singing ever again was the farthest from her mind.
Then she met a pianist who encouraged her to dust off the old larynx in order to resume arranging standards and perform with a combo. She formed GromKo. and was received well enough to consider breaking out the original tunes she had hidden under a bushel since her salad years. This newfound courage, combined with a life-changing spiritual decision, spawned "Convert Augustine."
Over her multi-focused career, Sarah has worked and played with such names as Wycliff Gordon, Marcus Printup, Eric Reed, Bob Stoloff, Maggie Stone, James Oliverio, and Wynton Marsalis.
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Convert Augustine
author: BIGDHigh class sound. Haunting, mystical lyrics. Great jazz. Love this CD. Do another.
Augstine Convert
author: Lynn WhaleyI was raised on jazz and this is fantastic. What wounderful soothing tones, the inspiring words and Sarah's voice is so very easy and pleasant to listen to. Congratualtions and God's continue blessing on this wonderful way to glorify him and use the superior talent he has gifted you with.
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author: hollyThe CD is out of sight. I want it in every aisle of every music store in New York City and Brooklyn. This is a CD that needs to be listened to, experienced, and cherished. Gromko is out of sight and I cant wait to see them perform live in the upcoming weeks. Keep on making music Gromko because we need to hear it!