''The Sermon'' is an album of spirituals by American jazz pianist Hampton Hawes recorded in 1958, but not released on the Contemporary label until 1987.Hampton Hawes discography
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Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow called said the album was "full of intense emotion, strong melodies and a little more variety than one might expect" and stated "This set was pianist Hampton Hawes' last before he started what would be five years in prison on drug charges. He had been arrested 11 days before and ironically chose to record a set of spirituals (plus a blues) as he awaited trial".

Track listing

''All compositions are traditional except as indicated'' # " Down by the Riverside" – 4:43 # " Just a Closer Walk with Thee" – 5:00 # "

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is an African-American spiritual song and one of the best-known Christian hymns. Originating in early oral and musical African-American traditions, the date it was composed is unknown. Performances by the Hampton Singer ...

" – 4:52 # "

Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" is an African-American spiritual song that originated during the period of slavery but was not published until 1867. The song is well known and many cover versions of it have been done by artists such as Mar ...

" – 4:52 # " When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder" – 4:31 # " Go Down Moses" – 4:33 # " Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho" – 3:54 # "Blues N/C" (Hampton Hawes) - 8:49

Personnel

* Hampton Hawes – piano * Leroy Vinnegar –

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sermon, The Contemporary Records albums Hampton Hawes albums 1987 albums