Sean O\u2019Bryan Smith\u2019s latest release called Reflection is a spirited collection of hymns and worship tunes that are rooted in soul music. The acclaimed bass player recruited such great musicians as Randy Brecker, Chuck Loeb, Gerald Albright, Frank Catalano, Jack Pearson (The Allman Brothers), Jeff Franzel (Taylor Swift, *NSYNC, Clay Aiken), vocalist Lisa Hearns and actor-musician-spoken word artist Malcolm Jamal-Warner to join him on 12-traditional and original compositions that will surely comfort and inspire you. Smith\u2019s offers a powerful funk rendition of \u201cHow Great Thou Art\u201d as the opener while \u201cBlessed Assurance\u201d becomes a soul tune that would be at home on adult contemporary radio. <\/p>\n
Chuck Loeb\u2019s spirited guitar stands out on \u201cBlessed Be Your Name,\u201d the first single serviced to radio. Jeff Franzel\u2019s original, \u201cMe Without You,\u201d features Lisa Hearns accompanied by piano and six-string bass. \u201cCalled\u201d gives voice to Albright\u2019s reassuring sax on the invigorating contemporary jazz affirmation while Randy Brecker\u2019s prayerful trumpet provides a personal declaration on the melodically meditative \u201cGive Me Jesus.\u201d Smith becomes the \u201cbass prophet\u201d and presides at the pulpit to deliver a rousing sermon as a celestial choir bears witness on the gospel classic \u201cThe Blood Will Never Lose Its Power.\u201d Smith also composed the music for the title track, \u201cReflection.\u201d <\/p>\n
It is a powerful and contemplative bass, B3 organ and spoken word piece that closes the collection. His probing bass invites a soul-searching journey, an honest introspective rumination on self-love and surrendering to faith.<\/p>\n
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