Track Listings
| 1. Persuaded |
| 2. I'm Yours |
| 3. What Is This |
| 4. Rise Intro |
| 5. Rise |
| 6. Won't Stop Worshipping |
| 7. More Like Jesus |
| 8. Above My Head |
| 9. Playtime |
| 10. A Dream Of Lindsay |
| 11. Through Their Eyes |
| 12. Alyssa |
| 13. Mercy and Grace |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Felton Offard is a gifted guitarist/composer/producer. He is extremely versatile artist who has worked with diverse acts, from pop star Barry Manilow to jazz legend Clark Terry. Mr. Offard co-wrote the song, "I'll Follow You", recorded by Grammy award winner Melvin Williams and Tracy Worth. His works have appeared on National Public Radio and the Australian documentary "Animal World" . Felton Offard wrote and produced seven of nine songs on the critically acclaimed jazz project Lines and Spaces, "Shades of Brown". As a guitarist he has appeared all over the United States and Europe .
Felton started playing drums at age seven and by fifteen switched to guitar. He played at the Faith Temple COGIC in his hometown, Freeport , IL . Mr. Offard has earned a Master's Degree in Music and a Bachelor's of Music degree from Northern Illinois University . He teaches guitar at Chicago State University . Mr. Offard is the Author of the guitar method, "Back to Basics: A Comprehensive Method for Guitar". Theatre credits include Could It Be Magic? The Barry Manilow Songbook, Comfortable Shoes, Cooking at the Cookery (the Alberta Hunter Story), and the Blues Brothers Revival.
Product Description
Felton Offard is an incredibly gifted musician, and Rise is a wonderful project, one birthed in the tradition of music that speaks to and feeds the soul.. In the title track, the symphonic resonance is simply heavenly, and the accompanying soul-stirring lyrics gracefully laced with the unforgettable unmistakable handiwork of a well-seasoned guitarist. His is a fresh uplifting sound that blends jazz, gospel, R & B, soul and even classical music styles. This album is four cups musical sensation and four cups inspiration simply baked to perfection. It will move you and make you want to move.
Rise,Felton Offard,Waldon Records,Mix dynamic vocals ala Donnie McClurkin with the power of Felton's guitar playing reminiscent of George Benson, BB King and Earl Klugh and you have Felton Offard's "Rise". A beautiful combination of Jazz, Gospel,and R&B with stirring ballads and funky, a
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