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The Value of Christian Jazz Music |
By Jan Waring
 Blending the dynamics of jazz with the power of Christian faith creates a vibrant and powerful musical genre called Christian jazz music. The marriage of the meaningful words of an old hymn coupled with the personal impressions and experience of the jazz vocalist or instrumentalist provides for a vibrant expression of faith. It is important to note that Christian jazz music is not a new musical expression of ones faith.
There are three possible benefits of Christian jazz music. They are worship, expression of personal faith and edification of others.
Worship
Christian jazz music is the jazz style of Christian music that has appealed to modern-day worshipers. Worship is deeply embedded in the performers desire to give thanks to God for their talents and express their adoration. Christian jazz music provides a venue for the Christian performer and jazz enthusiast to meet together and express their love for God in a non-traditional, yet unified manner.
Personal Expression
Christian jazz music provides an avenue whereby aspiring singers can give a voice to their own
personal testimony and experiences with accepting and practicing their faith. The artist can capture and express his personal walk of faith, which becomes even sweeter to the ears when coupled with music.
The joys, struggles, expressions of doubt and other common bonds provides worshippers with an opportunity to share with others through the power of this music. Through his willingness to be open and transparent to the audience, the performer by strengthens his Christian character.
Encourage Others
Through Christian jazz music the audience can be encouraged and edified. Christian jazz music provides the jazz enthusiast with his favorite musical sound coupled with his Christian faith. Experiencing the joy of Christian jazz music causes the spirit to soar and expand itself beyond the frustrations of the daily routine. Joining with others who share the same faith lends itself to a rich experience in fellowship. These commonalities provide an atmosphere of encouragement by the sharing of insights and strengthening of ones faith.
Jan Waring is an avid Jazz Music fan and writes many articles on the subject. Read more at Jazz 411.
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