Jonathan Singleton
Soul Food
© 2003 Jonathan Singleton (786851037128)
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Pianist Jonathan Singleton along with his trio present a soulful, inspirational mix of Jazz, Gospel and R&B instrumental and vocal selections.
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Jonathan Singleton, born in Philadelphia, PA., began his musical career at the age of 6 when a student teacher offered him clarinet lessons, thus instilling in him a deep passion for music.
He continued playing clarinet through high school and college, studying with Karl Krelove, Lennart Olsen, and Andre Lizotte. While a student at the Berklee College of Music in Boston he began playing piano, studying with Dean Earl and Lazlo Gardony. He graduated from Berklee in 1987 with a Bachelors Degree in Music Production and Engineering. After graduating he continued his piano studies with Frank Wilkins.
He is currently musical director for Orpheus/EMI recording artist Andre Ward, and also musical director for City Stage Co., a non-profit children's theater company that provides opportunities for urban children and families to participate in the performing arts in the neighborhoods where they live and work. Through City Stage "Mr. Singleton" teaches music at the Rogers School in Hyde Park, Ma. In addition, he is a member of the music staff of the historic Twelfth Baptist Church of Roxbury, where he directs several choral groups including the Youth Choir and the Gospel Ensemble.
His arrangements for gospel choir and orchestra have been performed by the Quincy, Melrose and Cape Ann Symphonies.
As a keyboard player he has worked with several artists including Walter Beasley, Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson), Gabrielle Goodman, Ollie Woodson (The Temptations) and guitarist Chuck Loeb.
As a choral director he has directed several choirs and choruses including the Kuumba Singers of Harvard, the Boston College Voices of Imani and the Berea S.D.A. Inspirational Choir. Currently he directs Northeastern University's J.D.O.A.A.I. Unity Gospel Ensemble and the Bunker Hill Community College gospel choir. Through these choral groups he has sought to preserve and present the rich variety of African-American cultural/musical expression.
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Singleton's easygoing style brought tears to my eyes. I love it!
author: Tanya Y. JohnsonSoothing and Engaging
author: RitaSingleton knows when to step back and showcase his fellow artists ...and is equally adept at drawing you back...his piano is so clean and emotional...an invitaion to close your eyes and relax into it..tracks four and nine are my personal favorites. Singleton's voice in Jerusalem welcomes you to join in and sing along...kind of an "everyman" quality that I like...
It moved me.
author: MaxineI love this CD! Jonathan is a very talented musician and I felt that this CD was like Soul Food because once I finished listening it, I felt so fulfilled. This CD reminds me of the songs that I used to sing as a child. Jonathan you are a genius! I can't wait for the next CD!
Um, Um This Soul Food is Good!
author: SamiThe Lord has truly blessed you with a great talent and you can hear your love for it in your music. This is a top quality sound and is very refreshing. I look forward to your next C.D. and seeing you in concert some day soon. Be blessed and remember that God Can Not Fail.
The most beautiful jazz gospel album I have ever heard
author: Linda MerrillSimply the best, most beautiful jazz and gospel album I have ever heard. As a lifelong, passionate lover of inspired, soulful, highly personalized, elegant jazz piano (trios) (e.g. Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan, Cyrus Chestnut, Keith Jarrett, et al.) let me say this album is right up there with all of those artists too. Even in some ways beyond—partly because of the unique, melodic, gorgeous and full yet uncluttered style of gospel playing (with awesome drum and bass accompaniment by David Cowan and Louis Cato) that just lifts you right up, soothes your troubles, helps you face a tough day, makes you smile and feel great. What more can you want? It’s definitely in my Top 5 forever—(current!—) favorites from the diverse selections being the exquisite piano solo, My Tribute, a show-stopping version of Walk in Jerusalem with vocal solo by Jonathan Singleton backed by his12th Baptist Church Gospel Ensemble, and the mellifluous, reflective original composition, I’m Gettin’ Ready. But each is meaningful and special.