Gospel Music is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Joel Ross, released on January 30, 2026, by Blue Note Records
Critical reception
Kevin Le Grende of Jazzwise stated that, "His interpretation of both personal faith and black church traditions, specifically those of his hometown Chicago, is refreshing."
Lucinda Williams, writing in The Observer, stated that "Across 17 tracks, Ross displays the breadth of his arranging skill"
Track listing
All tracks written by Joel Ross
- Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)
- Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
- Protoevangelium (The First Gospel)
- Hostile
- The Shadowlands
- Nevertheless
- Word for Word
- Repentance
- The Sacred Place
- A Little Love Goes A Long Way
- Praise To You, Lord Jesus Christ
- Calvary
- The Giver
- To The Throne (The Mercy Seat)
- Be Patient
- The New Man
- Now & Forevermore
Personnel
- Joel Ross â vibraphone
- Josh Johnson â alto saxophone
- MarÃÂa Grand â tenor saxophone
- Jeremy Corren â piano
- Jeremy Dutton â drums
References