{"product_id":"vernard-johnson-im-alive","title":"Vernard Johnson: I'm Alive","description":"Vernard Johnson: I'm Alive MUSIC AUDIO CD gospel jazz saxophone choir 1991 Lord \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Elektra Nonesuch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1991 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eVernard Johnson: I'M ALIVE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eVernard Johnson: I'M ALIVE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eElektra Nonesuch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e7559-61150-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eGospel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary Gospel \/ Gospel Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'M ALIVE finds Johnson leading a collection of gospel standards and originals with choir and a close supporting band. The record showcases his dual role as a saxophonist and singer, alternating instrumental features with choir-backed hymns and up-tempo gospel numbers. Recorded with gospel choirs and seasoned church musicians, the album balances reverent arrangements and spirited improvisation. The performances emphasize melody, heartfelt delivery and strong church-rooted arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Ben Vaughn and Daniel Kahn. Recorded December 1990 in Irving, Texas. Elektra Nonesuch - American Explorer Series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eLORD HELP ME TO HOLD OUT (4:30)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IS THIS? (2:13)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eI'M ALIVE (3:31)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eOH HAPPY DAY (3:06)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eI LOVE TO PRAISE HIS NAME (6:03)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eWHEN TROUBLES BURDEN ME DOWN (4:30)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eHIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW (3:46)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eWHEN THE BATTLE IS OVER (3:40)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eCALL HIM ON MY HORN (2:51)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eWADE IN THE WATER (3:00)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11\u003cbr\u003eGOD BLESS AMERICA (2:27)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Elektra Nonesuch","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51722850664726,"sku":"135815","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202608151901451504951cfce161.jpg?v=1786845908","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/vernard-johnson-im-alive","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}