Gospel Music (album)

Gospel Music
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 30, 2026 (2026-01-30)
GenreJazz
LabelBlue Note
Joel Ross chronology
Nublues
(2024)
Gospel Music
(2026)

Gospel Music is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Joel Ross, released on January 30, 2026, by Blue Note Records

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
PopMatters7/10[2]

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."[3]

Lucinda Williams, writing in The Observer, stated that "Across 17 tracks, Ross displays the breadth of his arranging skill"[4]

Track listing

All tracks written by Joel Ross

  1. Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)
  2. Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
  3. Protoevangelium (The First Gospel)
  4. Hostile
  5. The Shadowlands
  6. Nevertheless
  7. Word for Word
  8. Repentance
  9. The Sacred Place
  10. A Little Love Goes A Long Way
  11. Praise To You, Lord Jesus Christ
  12. Calvary
  13. The Giver
  14. To The Throne (The Mercy Seat)
  15. Be Patient
  16. The New Man
  17. Now & Forevermore

Personnel

  • Joel Ross – vibraphone
  • Josh Johnson – alto saxophone
  • María Grand – tenor saxophone
  • Jeremy Corren – piano
  • Jeremy Dutton – drums

References

  1. ^ Collar, Matt, Gospel Music - Joel Ross | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-02-24
  2. ^ Layman, Will (February 9, 2026). "Vibes Phenom Joel Ross Dips His Jazz Into Gospel Music » PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  3. ^ Kevin, Le Grende. "Joel Ross: Gospel Music". Jazzwise. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  4. ^ Williams, Lucinda (January 24, 2026). "Albums of the week: Lucinda Williams, Samm Henshaw, Searo..." The Observer. Retrieved 2026-02-22.