Hallelujazz

Description

Hallelujazz is an album by the Norwegian Choir SKRUK featuring Ytre Suløens Jazz Ensemble, released on the Norwegian indie label Kirkelig Kulturverksted in 1984. The album was recorded April 30, 1984 live in concert at Grieghallen in Bergen, Norway. The album it’s a melting pot of gospel and dixieland. Choir directed by Per Oddvar Hildre.

Dette er oppfølgeren til Ytre Suløen og SKRUK sin første plate. Igjen er det salmer og gospel-låter fra sørstatene som danner repertoaret, i tillegg til musikk hentet fra Duke Elllingtons Sacred Concerts. Iver Kleive er med som gjestemusiker på orgel.

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “There’s A Meeting Here Tonight” – 2:40
A2. “Amazing Grace” – 4:40
A3. “He Will Never Leave Me Alone” – 3:55
A4. “Rock My Soul” – 2:50
A5. “I’m So Glad” – 2:50
A6. “Come Sunday” – 5:45

Side Two
B1. “Go Down Moses” – 4:30
B2. “Tell Me, It’s The Truth” – 4:45
B3. “When I’ve Done My Best” – 5:30
B4. “This Train” – 2:55
B5. “The Battle Hymn” – 5:15

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Kirkelig Kulturverksted. Re-issued on CD by Kirkelig Kulturverksted in 2008.