Andrew Hill’s 1970 set “Lift Every Voice” brought a gospel fervor to his adventurous Blue Note tenure. The title track is a hard-hitting, horn-driven statement that grounds the album.
- Recorded April 7, 1970, at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album was arranged by Sam Brown and featured the same personnel as the recently recorded “Passing Through.”
- The personnel included Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone and legendary bassist Ron Carter.
Andrew Hill is a jazz pianist and composer known for his experimental approach to the genre. "Lift Every Voice" was released during a period when Hill was exploring more accessible, soul-inflected material for Blue Note.
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