EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 32 MIN
Behind the Music - John According to Jazz
from The Spirit of Jazz · host Presbybop Music
A biblical storyteller and a jazz pianist walk into a bar – and a new recording project was born. That’s the origin of John According to Jazz, a unique Presbybop Music project from many years ago. Our hosts invited Dennis Dewey to reminisce about that fateful winter night in Grand Rapids when he and Bill Carter dreamed up a way to connect jazz with the Bible. Generous samples of the music are included for this very special episode which we have released for the season of Lent. Music: “Called into Mystery,” “New Wine in Cana,” “Who’s on Trial,” and “Lazarus Rising,” from John According to Jazz. Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI) Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI) Announcer: Chris Norton (c) Presbybop Music Support the show
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A biblical storyteller and a jazz pianist walk into a bar – and a new recording project was born. That’s the origin of John According to Jazz, a unique Presbybop Music project from many years ago. Our hosts invited Dennis Dewey to reminisce about that fateful winter night in Grand Rapids when he and Bill Carter dreamed up a way to connect jazz with the Bible. Generous samples of the music are included for this very special episode which we have released for the season of Lent. Mus...
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