Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet: CDs and Music
Psalms Without Words - Double CD
Drawing inspiration from the majestic red rock formations of New Mexico and the mystical Hebrides Islands of Scotland, jazz pianist and composer Bill Carter has written twenty-two new compositions. The tracks on his newly-released two-CD set are in fact instrumental jazz interpretations of several ancient psalms from the Hebrew Scriptures, played by Carter and the immensely talented Presbybop Quartet.
Listening for Selah: Psalms Without Words Live - DVD
Our first DVD features a complete set from the 2008 Scranton Jazz Festival, with full performances of eight tunes. The outstanding band includes pianist and composer Bill Carter, Jeff Stockham on trumpet and French horn, Michael Carbone on saxophones, Tony Marino on bass, and Tom Whaley on drums. Also includes a homemade documentary on "The Making of Psalms Without Words."Welcome Home - CD
A swinging collaboration between Bill Carter, the Presbybop Quartet, and vocalist Warren Cooper. Includes eleven great jazz performances, as Bill and Warren re-interpret some of the spirituals and songs of the church. Don't miss the beautiful title cut, "Welcome Home."John According to Jazz - CD
A tuneful presentation of the Gospel of John, with renowned storyteller Dennis Dewey. Bill and the band "accompany" the story as Dennis tells it live in the studio. The Bible is brought alive by these five creative artists!Stand On Your Head - CD
"A versatile and tasteful pianist, Bill Carter especially shows his strength as a composer on this CD. Using a wide variety of jazz styles as starting points, Carter creates ten appealing compositions (and a fascinating arrangement of a familiar tune) with the appealing melodic lines that are often shortchanged in many pure jazz compositions." (from George Graham's liner notes)Fragile Incarnation - CD
We have been calling this "the Christmas album," but our hope is that you will enjoy it all year long. Like other artists, our quartet has attempted to touch intangible truths that forms. We give the tunes our spin - with enthusiasm, reverence, and joy - always hoping to glimpse the Mystery that first brought them to birth.Dancing Day - CD
"Dancing Day" is an album that will draw in listeners again and again. Whether it's the lyrical piano improvisations of the leader, the surging energy of sax, bass, and drums, or the interplay between four talented musicians, "Dancing Day" is guaranteed to improve your day.Faith in a New Key - CD
This ground-breaking CD includes ten jazz tunes, interspersed with theological reflections on the meaning of jazz. The project originated in a presentation at Princeton's Institute of Theology. A one-of-a-kind recording, especially for anybody who wants to explore the connections between swinging music and the life of faith.Swing a New Song to the Lord: Resources for Jazz Worship - (Book)
This new jazz “hymnal” includes nearly sixty settings of music. Included are twenty-six jazz settings of public domain hymns, ten psalm settings, nine additional worship songs, and fourteen pieces of worship music. Also included are a few sample jazz worship services, some musical prayers, and a few surprises. Cost: $25 + shipping. We can ship only to US addresses.