Jerry,
Great session at your house. I was so pleased to be there. The only thing was that it didn't last long enough! One reason I love unaccompanied singing is that I don't have to lug instruments around although I love singing with accompaniment as well, just not usually gospel. With any kind of gospel I love to hear the harmonies and I can really do that better when there are no instruments. With ballads, for me it is out of respect for the tradition. I prefer singing and listening to most ballads unaccompanied because that was how the original source singers sang them. I guess it is all a matter of preference - no right or wrong. Ferrara is right when she comments that it is easier to stay on pitch when you are using instruments.

Jerry, I hope to be able to get to the Gospel In Black and White workshop on Sat. I have some pictures from the gathering at your house for you and Ruth.

karen kobela