MEL HOLDER
Music Book Volume 1

STELLAR AWARDS

NOMINATED INSTRUMENTAL GOSPEL CD OF THE YEAR

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Psalmist Music Group PMG 0132

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Grammy-nominated producer/artist/instrumentalist Mel Holder spreads his gift through a blend of jazz and gospel fused with African and Caribbean rhythms. Mel has worked with and shared the stage with the likes of KC & the Sunshine Band, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams and Stevie Wonder. Mel's call to ministry has opened the door for him to perform at over 150 events every year, touching lives worldwide. This enhanced CD with thirteen songs and one video by Psalmist Music Group led by Mel, along with long time associate Tony Prendatt (Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana), combines dance and gospel grooves. This is accented in the first single MAKE IT HAPPEN, a Mariah Carey remake.

 

This is a long-awaited follow-up to Mel Holder's Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Chart entry Now & Forever (Diamante). Catch Mel in person as he revisits his international fan base from the USA to Japan, South Africa, the Caribbean, Azerbaijan, and Europe.

 

 

 

1. Make It Happen (M. Carey, R. Cliviles, D. Cole)

saxophones: Mel Holder

featuring: John Henry Smith on guitar

keyboards: Johnny Mercer

Wurlitzer and piano: Loris Holland

bass: Artie Reynolds

vocals: Tony McClendon, Audrey Martel

 

2. In the Sanctuary (K. Carr)

produced by: Mel Holder and Hubert Eves

saxophones: Mel Holder

piano: Hubert Eves

mini Moog: Loris Holland

guitar: John Henry Smith

vocals: Marissa Felder, Onita Boone, Inaya Daye

rap voice: Leonard March

 

3. When Your Spirit Fills the Room (M. Holder)

produced by: Mel Holder

featuring: Latasha S. Jordan

arranged by: Fred Lamour

saxophones: Mel Holder

piano: Fred Lamour

keyboards: Garnet Walters

bass: Artie Reynolds

drums: Brian Dunn

guitar: John Henry Smith

choir: Robert Lowe & New Generations, Gary Anglin & The Voices of CCC

 

4. Doxology (Public Domain)

produced by: Mel Holder & Loris Holland

saxophones: Mel Holder

 

5. Island Style (M. Holder, L. Evans)

produced by: Mel Holder & Lloyd Evans

saxophones: Mel Holder

rhythm arrangements: Computer Paul

additional arrangements: Fred Lamour

guitar: Jeff Mirnoff

bass: Artie Reynolds

vocals: Larry & Marissa Felder, Joci Smiley, Yvette Jenkins, Ken Harper

 

6. Blood Medley (M. Holder, L. Holland)

produced by: Mel Holder & Loris Holland

saxophones: Mel Holder

guitars: John Henry Smith, Jimmy Miller

drums: Bernie Davis

vocals: Dawn Tallman, Tyrone Ellis, Michelle Hutchinson

 

7. Say the Name (M. Munizzi)

produced by: Mel Holder

flute: Mel Holder

featuring: Bruce Allen on piano

guitar: John Henry Smith

acoustic guitar: Willie Brown

keyboards: Johnny Mercer

synth bass: Marc Reddick

 

8. Great Is Your Mercy (D. Moen)

produced by: Mel Holder

arranged by: Fred Lamour

saxophones: Mel Holder

piano: Fred Lamour

guitar: Jeff Mirnoff

bass: Artie Reynolds

 

9. Always Been There (M. Holder, E. Cody)

produced by: Mel Holder & Eric Cody

soprano sax: Mel Holder

vocals: Starlet Brown

all instruments: Eric Cody

 

10. Righteous Horns (M. Holder)

produced by: Mel Holder

saxophones: Mel Holder

guitar: John Henry Smith

piano: Barry D

 

11. Rain Down (M. Holder, T. Milner)

produced by: Mel Holder & Travis Milner

soprano sax: Mel Holder

keyboards: Travis Milner

acoustic guitar: Willie Brown

 

12. Praise Is What I Do (W. Murphy III)

produced by: Mel Holder

arranged by: Fred Lamour

saxophones & flute: Mel Holder

piano: Fred Lamour

bass: Artie Reynolds

drums: Bernie Davis

guitar: John Henry Smith

 

BONUS TRACK: When His Spirit Fills the Room (music video)

 

additional credits:

percussion: Randy Legion

trombone: David Russell

trumpet: Kirk Brown, Jamiek Potter

choir members: Larry Felder, Thurston O'Neal, Lamont O'Neal, Don Valcin, Deborah Wilson, Sawn Davis, Sharon Webb, Tanisha Thompson, Yvette Wilspn, Brenda Robinson, Andrea Brown

 

graphic design: Oswald Green, BJ Cephas

mastered by: John Palmer

saxophone tech: Stewart Killens

photography: David Russell, Dorothy Shi

engineers: Ely Tubo, Steve Belamey, R. Corey Johnson

tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 mixed by Rob Rodriquez

tracks 3, 9, 12 mixed by Eric Cody

track 2 mixed by Michael Bona

track 6 mixed by Allan Plotkin

 

Loris Holland, Jimmy Miller, Tony McClendon appear courtesy of Music Church.

Travis Milner appears courtesy of Soul'd Out Promos.

 

To my partners in ministry: Rev Cleveland Hobby, Rev. Holgate, Rev. Robert Lowe, Rev. James Corbet, Rev. Frank Stewart, Rev. Clive Neil, Rev. Jay Armina, Bishop James Whittier, Elder William Pointer, Elder Clive Griffith, and rev. Gordon Williams - Thanks for the support in the past, looking forward to this new journey.

 

 

 

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