I'm new to church music (well, about a year) and want to hear some good gospel bands. Who are some of the better vocal/instrumental bands with CDs available thru Amazon or other major outlets? Especially with a great keyboard player and even better bassist (natch). Thanks y'all!
Since Tye Tribbett and Israel & The New Breed have already been mentioned, I'll suggest you go back a few years and find some of the Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ CDs with Fred, Terrance Palmer, or Maurice Fitzgerald on bass. My favorite Fred Hammond CDs are
- The Inner Court
- Pages of Life ch 1& 2
- Purpose By Design
Terrance Palmer and Maurice Fitzgerald get around, so also look up their discographies and listen to other artists that they have recorded with. Same for Andrew Gouche.
I would also suggest almost anything by John P. Kee. I know there are many many more, but this will give you a good start.