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"I was looking for a quote from Bishop John Shelby Spong on Christianity and creativity, art, spirit filled expression, etc. and came across the website of Bradley Sowash. What a delight. It filled my "Palm Sunday" with wonderful songs, so I ordered two CD’s and played them for my family when they came for Easter this week. Thanks." - Donna, Mississippi

"I love to listen to you going the 6 miles to town and back. It sure beats "Talk Radio" and the "Oldies but Goodies Station." - Pat, Bozeman, MT

JazzReview.com - Richard Bourcier
The latest release by pianist Bradley Sowash is difficult to pigeonhole but very easy to listen to. Sowash is an Ohio based pianist, composer, educator and motivational speaker. His particular brand of jazz draws heavily on classical and sacred music. With several CDs to his credit, this album is the second disk dedicated to hymns, spirituals and anthems.

Jazz fans who purchased Steal Away by Hank Jones & Charlie Haden will love the new Bradley Sowash album. He combines the playfulness of Vince Guaraldi and the joyfulness of Don Shirley in his interpretation of these classic songs. This writer especially enjoyed Samuel Webbe and Thomas Moore’s beautiful Come Ye Disconsolate penned about a century ago. Slight echoes of boogie show up on Down By The Riverside.

Bradley Sowash appears regularly with his Jazz Worship Service at churches throughout Ohio and Indiana. Reverend R. Cameron Miller wrote the delightful "tongue-in-cheek" liner notes that imply that God is an improviser.

When Saints Go Marching is good jazz that goes beyond religious affiliations. The album rocks!

Solo Piano Publications - Kathy Parsons
“When The Saints Go Marching In” is Bradley Sowash’s follow-up to 2001’s “We Gather Together.” Aptly subtitled “Hymns & Spirituals for Solo Jazz Piano,” Sowash combines traditional gospel and jazz stylings with his own contemporary flavor, creating a collection that is fun, inspiring, and uplifting. A pianist with impeccable chops, Sowash’s playing always sounds effortless and spontaneous. Some of the tracks really cook, like “Down By the Riverside” and the title track. Others are more reflective (“Come Ye Disconsolate,” “America,” “Beach Spring,” “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”), and some are bluesy (“He Never Said a Mumblin’ Word,” “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho,” and the medley of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/ Michael Row the Boat Ashore”). “Jesu, Jesu” doesn’t really fit any of those categories, but has a beautiful, swirling effect that is full of joy and life. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of Bradley Sowash’s albums, but this one may be my favorite. “When the Saints Go Marching In” is strong and exciting from start to finish. Even the cover art and liner notes are exceptionally good. Highly recommended! Great stuff!

ChristianRockersOnline.com - C.W.Ross
"...The first clue that this is going to be a different sounding release is found in the CD's cover art. You will find a picture of nuns and monks dancing on piano keys. Bradley uses a 9 foot Bosendorfer Grand Piano on this release and he manages to pull all sort of little nuance sounds out of it that add to the final sound. The songs are spiritual yet playful. The songs range from peaceful and soothing to upbeat and rousing in tempo. My favorite cut is the first track, "Down By The Riverside" which is done in a very upbeat almost honky-tonk sound. If you're looking for a CD filled with good piano music you should find this one to your liking."

Cross Rhythms – Steve Parolini, United Kingdom
Highest Rating - 10 for Indispensable
Man this dude can play! A pianist from Worthington, Ohio, sits in front of a nine foot Bosendorfer grand and lets it rip on a selection of hymns and spirituals. Such is Bradley’s breathtaking technique, at times resembling the delicate cadences of an Art Tatum, at other moments the bluesy touch of a Ramsey Lewis, that I was enthralled throughout. Bradley says he wanted "to tap into the capability of solo jazz piano to conjure up the full range of emotions." From the joyful stride-style romp of "Down By The Riverside" to the wistful calm of "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" the effect is breathtaking. REAL jazz rather than the pop variety. - Tony Cummings

CBA Marketplace
In his follow-up to the highly regarded We Gather Together, pianist Bradley Sowash once again offers jazzy takes on hymns and spirituals. This instrumental piano solo collection includes familiar tunes such as "Down by the Riverside"; a medley of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore"; and a lively version of "Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho."

Take a second and imagine a soundtrack for a fictional Charlie Brown special on church-music history. Got it? That’s what this CD sounds like. When Saints Go Marching is a project for jazz fans and lovers of piano music. Those who know the spirituals and hymns will enjoy a new twist on old favorites, but even music fans who aren’t familiar with the tunes will appreciate Sowash’s expressive playing and innovative arrangements.

GOSPELflava.com
"Bradley Sowash takes his solo jazz piano into the world of hymns and spirituals on his latest project, When Saints Go Marching In. With his warm, invigorating style and free-style arrangements, Sowash embeds the familiar tunes of these church melodies and weaves them into a fabric of improvisation. His rendition of "Down By The Riverside" begins the album, and moves into a medley he titles "Swing Low, Michael Row". Also included are jazzed takes on the Easter spiritual, "He Never Said A Mumblin’ Word" and favorites such as "Come Ye Disconsolate" and "When Saints Go Marching In".

This work of piano alone comes alive with some creative sound engineering from Tom Boyer, who places microphones in strategic parts of the instrument, and in so doing, carries the vibe and feel experienced by the performer, directly to the listener."

Kay3Music.com
An inspiring piece of work!!! Upon receiving this project, I was immediately taken by the apparent care with which the packaging had been laid out and pressed. I was then impressed by the care which was taken during the recording as well. The biography that had been sent to me indicated that this was a jazz project. My honest expectations were piano solos laid over drum tracks and a generic smooth jazz background. Wrong! This is simple, pure, unadulterated jazz piano. Or should I say jazz praise!! There are no distractions, no questions, no wondering, no lyrical perplexities and no extra fluff. However, there is plenty of fun, joy and foot tapping. Bradley's fingers are dancing and if you close your eyes, you can see Bradley in front of you intensely working out the keys in front of him. He is smiling, his eyes are closed and he is simply enjoying the presence of God.

On this project, Bradley brings out tunes such as Down By The Riverside, Come Ye Disconsolate, Joshua Fought The Battle of Jericho, and even the patriotic, America. If you are not into straight jazz, then you may not dig this project as it is pretty straightforward. However, if you love jazz, then this is pure. This is definitely for your collection. Pop it in, listen and praise with Bradley Sowash